“I Am Very Proud of Myself”: Oscar Nominee Danielle Brooks Revisits Her Hollywood Journey

The Oscars 2024 might not be until Sunday, but it’s clear Danielle Brooks is already a winner. At Thursday afternoon’s Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards, all eyes were on Brooks as she accepted her award honoring her body of work as well as her Oscar nomination for her role in the musical adaptation of The Color Purple. Dressed like a golden statuette, wearing a shimmering Herve Leger gown and goddess halo crown, Brooks expressed nothing but gratitude. “It’s so amazing,” Brooks told Vanity Fair on the red carpet ahead of the event. “There’s so many beautiful men and women… Read Full Article