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Award-winning actress and singer Danielle Brooks visits Google to discuss her journey, career, and her Oscar nominated performance as Sofia in the highly acclaimed film \u201cThe Color Purple.\u201d

Danielle rose to prominence for her portrayal of \u201cTaystee\u201d on the popular Netflix series Orange Is The New Black, for which she was nominated for an NAACP Image Award. In 2019, Danielle released her four-track EP entitled Four. She co-wrote the four songs, including \u201cSeasons,\u201d which was featured in the series finale of Orange is the New Black. In 2022, she co-founded \u201cBlack Women on Broadway\u201d and held its inaugural\u202fawards, which honors the legacy of Black Women\u2019s contributions to theater.

She currently stars in \u201cThe Color Purple,\u201d the feature film adaption of the distinguished Broadway musical. Danielle reprises her iconic role of \u2018Sofia,\u2019 portraying another powerhouse, memorable performance that has garnered her Golden Globe, Critics Choice Award, SAG Award, BAFTA Film Award, and Academy Award nominations for \u201cBest Supporting Actress.\u201d

Visit http://youtube.com/TalksAtGoogle/ to watch the video.
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