Talk about a full-circle moment.

“My mother used to write toOprah,” Colman told Kelly.

I wrote to Oprah.'

Colman Domingo stands on a porch with a scenic view in the background, dressed in a stylish jacket and pants

I was like, ‘Why?’

‘Well, because Oprah helps people.'"

“I was, you know, bitter, disgruntled.

Colman Domingo smiling at a SiriusXM event, wearing a relaxed-fit green shirt and dark pants

[I said,] ‘No, mom.

What are you talking about?

There’s no way, shape, or form I’m gonna get on that show.

Colman Domingo in a stylish outfit poses at the "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen" event

Oprah does not care.'”

“I was like, ‘Oh my God, I have to tell you something.

“Now, to make it even more surreal, I wrote this play calledWild with Happy.

Colman Domingo at the 60th Chicago International Film Festival, dressed in a shirt, blazer, and trousers, smiling at the camera

It’s actually now out on Audible right now, you guys.

So, I directed Oprah in this, so it’s very meta in many ways.”

Colman’s mother died in 2006.

Colman Domingo on the red carpet at The ESPYS, wearing a checkered long coat over a grey pantsuit, holding sunglasses in his left hand

What a beautiful way to honor her and his journey.

Colman Domingo smiles while posing in a stylish black outfit with a white collar and holding a black clutch

Colman Domingo, Oprah Winfrey in a purple dress, and Blitz Bazawule in a striped suit on a red carpet, posing together, smiling

Oprah Winfrey and Corey Hawkins in formal attire, smiling and greeting each other at a formal event

Colman Domingo, Oprah Winfrey, and Blitz Bazawule smiling and holding hands at 'The Color Purple' event. Oprah wears a fitted purple dress

Oprah Winfrey in a long-sleeve gown on The Color Purple red carpet, with Colman Domingo posing enthusiastically behind her

David Oyelowo, Oprah Winfrey, and Colman Domingo smile while posing together at an event, dressed in formal attire