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Danielle Brooks: Photos Of The ‘Orange Is The New Black’ Star

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April 2, 2021 11:34PM EDT
Danielle Brooks
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Danielle Brooks is a talented actress best known for her role as Taystee on the hit Netflix series ‘Orange Is The New Black.’ She starred in the series from 2013 to 2019. Taystee was a beloved fan-favorite. In addition to ‘Orange Is The New Black,’ Danielle also starred in the 2015 Broadway production of ‘The Color Purple’ with Cynthia Erivo and Jennifer Hudson. She played Sofia and earned a Tony Award nomination. In 2020, she appeared in an episode of ‘Social Distance’ and in the comedy special ‘Sarah Cooper: Everything’s Fine.’ She currently is the voice of Pearle in the TV series ‘Close Enough’ and is filming the upcoming HBO Max series ‘Peacemaker’ with John Cena. In July 2019, Danielle announced she was expecting her first child. She gave birth to a daughter named Freeya in November 2019. She married her daughter’s father, Dennis Gelin, in 2022. See more photos of Danielle in our gallery now.

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Danielle Brooks — Photos

Danielle Brooks — Photos
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Danielle Brooks is a talented actress best known for her role as Taystee on the hit Netflix series ‘Orange Is The New Black.’ She starred in the series from 2013 to 2019. Taystee was a beloved fan-favorite. In addition to ‘Orange Is The New Black,’ Danielle also starred in the 2015 Broadway production of ‘The Color Purple’ with Cynthia Erivo and Jennifer Hudson. She played Sofia and earned a Tony Award nomination. In 2020, she appeared in an episode of ‘Social Distance’ and in the comedy special ‘Sarah Cooper: Everything’s Fine.’ She currently is the voice of Pearle in the TV series ‘Close Enough’ and is filming the upcoming HBO Max series ‘Peacemaker’ with John Cena. In July 2019, Danielle announced she was expecting her first child. She gave birth to a daughter named Freeya in November 2019. See more photos of Danielle in our gallery now.

April 2, 2021, 10:08PM
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Danielle Brooks On Vacation

Danielle Brooks On Vacation
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Danielle Brooks takes advantage of a break in her production schedule and jets off for a relaxing getaway at Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa. 

May 22, 2024, 3:51PM
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Danielle Brooks At The 2022 Tony Awards

Danielle Brooks At The 2022 Tony Awards
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Danielle Brooks wowed in a billowing plum design during the 75th annual Tony Awards, at Radio City Music Hall in New York on Jun. 12, 2022. She wore silver heels and had her hair up in twists.

June 13, 2022, 5:39PM
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Danielle Brooks At 2019 NAACP Image Awards

Danielle Brooks At 2019 NAACP Image Awards
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Danielle Brooks on the red carpet at the 2019 NAACP Image Awards. She dazzled in a orange, white, and yellow printed gown. 

April 2, 2021, 10:08PM
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Danielle Brooks At the ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ Opening Night

Danielle Brooks At the ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ Opening Night
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Danielle Brooks at the ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ opening night in 2019. She looked chic in a white dress. 

April 2, 2021, 10:08PM
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Danielle Brooks At ‘Orange Is The New Black’ Premiere

Danielle Brooks At ‘Orange Is The New Black’ Premiere
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Danielle Brooks at the final season premiere of Netflix’s ‘Orange Is the New Black.’ She stunned in a silver sequined gown, white hat, and jacket. 

April 2, 2021, 10:09PM
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Danielle Brooks At 2019 U.S. Open

Danielle Brooks At 2019 U.S. Open
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Danielle Brooks cradled her baby bump at the U.S. Open in 2019. She gave birth in November 2019. 

April 2, 2021, 10:09PM