Is Danielle Brooks gay?

Danielle Brooks is an American actress and singer, best known for her role as Tasha "Taystee" Jefferson on the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black. She has garnered critical acclaim for her performances on both screen and stage.

Danielle Brooks was born on September 17, 1989, in Augusta, Georgia, and raised in Greenville, South Carolina. She grew up in a religious family and began acting in church plays at a young age.

Brooks is married to Dennis Gelin, and the couple welcomed their first child, a daughter, in 2019. She is also an advocate for body positivity and often speaks about the importance of self-love and acceptance.

Danielle Brooks rose to fame with her role on Orange Is the New Black, earning a Critics’ Choice Television Award. She has also starred in Broadway productions like The Color Purple, for which she received a Tony Award nomination, and has released music singles showcasing her singing talent.

Brooks’s notable achievements include a Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series and a Tony Award nomination for her role in The Color Purple.