Paula Abdul Feels Like Fantasia's 'Proud Mom' After Seeing Her in 'The Color Purple' (Exclusive)

Paula Abdul chats with ET's Kevin Frazier at the Los Angeles premiere of 'The Color Purple,' in theaters Dec. 25. The singer gushes about the film's leading lady, and 'American Idol' alum, Fantasia Barrino, and explains why seeing her on the big screen makes her feel like a 'proud mama.' Paula also shares an early 'Idol' memory she has of Fantasia and what she remembers about the singer's unforgettable 2004 performance of 'Summertime.'