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Danielle Brooks

Danielle Brooks is an American actress best known for her role as Tasha "Taystee" Jefferson in the Netflix series *Orange Is the New Black* (2013-2019). This role served as her breakthrough, establishing her presence in the entertainment industry.


June 28, 2017: Lip Sync Battle Victory

On June 28, 2017, Danielle Brooks competed against Uzo Aduba in an episode of Spike's Lip Sync Battle. Brooks won with performances of Ciara's "1, 2 Step" and Bon Jovi's "Livin' on a Prayer".

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July 2, 2019: Pregnancy Announcement

On July 2, 2019, Danielle Brooks announced she was pregnant with her first child.

January 2022: Marriage to Dennis Gelin

In January 2022, Danielle Brooks married Dennis Gelin in Miami, Florida.

September 19, 2022: Stars in 'The Piano Lesson' on Broadway

On September 19, 2022, Danielle Brooks starred as Berniece in a Broadway revival of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson, directed by LaTanya Richardson Jackson.