Happy 70th Birthday to whoopigoldberg! 🎉 From her unforgettable performance in THE COLOR PURPLE, featured among AFI’s list of the most inspiring films of all time, to her countless iconic roles, Goldberg continues to inspire generations of movie lovers. Watch this #AFIArchive clip from 2006, where she shares how she was cast in the film by Steven Spielberg. What’s your favorite Whoopi Goldberg film? Tell us in the comments. #HappyBirthday #WhoopiGoldberg #AFI100 #TheColorPurple #StevenSpielberg