Watch: Danielle Brooks on her journey to the Oscars

Danielle Brooks gives us insight into her career leading up to her Academy Award nomination.

Danielle Brooks, Oscar-nominated for best supporting actress for her role in “The Color Purple,” is also known for playing “Taystee” on the Netflix drama “Orange Is the New Black.” The actress and producer continues to be one of the up-and-coming stars to keep an eye on. TheGrio caught up with Brooks on the Oscars red carpet, where she talked about the main lesson that kept her on her career path.

Never miss a beat: Get our daily stories straight to your inbox with theGrio’s newsletter.

SHARE THIS ARTICLE