Who were the actresses that played Sealy and Sophia in 1985 movieThe Color Of Purple?

The actresses who played Sealy and Sophia in the 1985 film "The Color Purple" were:

* Sealy: Rae Dawn Chong

* Sophia: Margaret Avery

It's important to note that the character of Sophia is a major character in the film, while Sealy is a smaller, supporting role.