"Violet! You're turning violet, Violet!" We all know the scene from the classic Roald Dahl novel-based film filled with oompa loompas and tantalizing sweets: bubblegum addict Violet Beauregarde ...

On film, the gum-chewing know-it-all Violet Beauregarde blew up into a blueberry in Willy Wonka's chocolate factory. These days, the woman who played Violet, Denise Nickerson lives in Denver.

Denise Nickerson, a child actress best known for playing Violet Beauregarde in the 1971 classic “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory,” died late Wednesday at age 62, her family announced on ...

Ingredients4 cups milk of choice2 cups frozen or fresh blueberries2 Tbsp maple syrup (optional)1 Tsp vanilla extract. 1. In a blender, purée milk, blueberries, maple syrup, and vanilla until ...