Chaka Khan Reveals Why She Turned Down Steven Spielberg For ‘The Color Purple’

Singer Chaka Khan. (Photo by Santiago Felipe/Getty Images) Santiago Felipe via Getty Images Chaka Khan wasn’t too keen on the opportunity to star in “The Color Purple.” The iconic singer, who appeared on “The Jennifer Hudson Show” Friday, said she turned down Steven Spielberg’s offer for a lead role in the beloved 1985 film. “Funny you should ask that,” Khan said after Hudson asked her about projects she had declined during her long career. “Well, you know I turned down ‘The Color Purple,’ the movie.” Advertisement Hudson, who appeared shocked, replied, “What?” Khan said Spielberg approached her about being in… Read Full Article