Danielle Brooks, a native of South Carolina, has been nominated for an Oscar for her role in “The Color Purple.” Brooks, who hails from Simpsonville, has been recognized for her exceptional performance in the film.
Brooks has earned a Best Supporting Actress nomination for her portrayal of Sofia, making her the sole nominee representing “The Color Purple” in this year’s Oscars.
Apart from her performance in “The Color Purple,” Brooks has received acclaim for her diverse roles in various productions such as “Peacemaker,” “Orange is the New Black,” and “Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia.”
The notable contenders for Best Supporting Actress include:
Emily Blunt for “Oppenheimer”
Danielle Brooks for “The Color Purple”
America Ferrara for “Barbie”
Jodie Foster for “Nyad”
Da’Vine Joy Randolph for “The Holdovers”
The Oscar winners will be announced on March 10. A full list of the nominations can be found here.
SOURCE: abcnews4.com
