A major legal fight is happening over a famous name from Prince’s world. Apollonia, his co-star from the classic movie Purple Rain, is suing his estate. She says they are trying to take away her professional name. This battle is about identity, legacy and who has the right to use a name that became famous over forty years ago. What is really going on?
Apollonia’s name is deeply connected to Prince. He gave her that name for her role in his 1984 film. She has used it for her entire career in music and acting since then. The Prince estate recently filed a trademark for the name “Apollonia 6,” which was her girl group. They say they are not trying to stop her from using her name, but Apollonia feels attacked. She believes they are trying to steal the identity she built with Prince’s own blessing.
Prince estate claim they never threatened Apollonia and lawsuit trademark must be dropped
Fans are strongly supporting Apollonia in this dispute. Many people online say the estate is being unfair. They believe she has every right to the name she has used for decades and public opinion is clearly on her side.
Another video details the lawsuit itself. It explains that Apollonia is asking a judge to officially protect her name. She states clearly, “There is only one Apollonia.” The legal papers argue that the estate’s actions are confusing and harmful to her brand. This video shows the serious legal steps she is taking to fight back and highlights how this is more than a disagreement; it is a formal court case about her life’s work.
Prince Estate Sued by ‘Purple Rain’ Co-Star: ‘There Is Only One Apollonia’
The two clips show different sides of the fight. One clip shows the people who look after Prince’s work asking the judge to end the case. The other clip shows Apollonia saying why she is suing. Together, they tell a tricky story about keeping Prince’s memory safe and also letting a friend keep her name. What happens next could change how stars’ families handle things later.
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