Danielle Brooks Put Her Own Spin on Balletcore at 2024 Critics Choice Awards: 'Babydoll Status'

Danielle Brooks at the 29th Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica, Calif. on Jan. 14.Photo:Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty

Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty

Danielle Brooksmade an unforgettable entrance on the red carpet at the2024 Critics Choice Awards.

Danielle Brooks atthe 29th Annual Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica, Calif on Jan. 14.Frazer Harrison/Getty

Frazer Harrison/Getty

Brooks, who played Sofia in the Broadway musical version in 2015, reprised the role for the big-screen adaptation. Brooks told PEOPLE in 2022 that despite her previous experience playing the character,she “had to work hard” to get cast in the new movie.

Still, the opportunity, she says, was a “dream come true.”

This look is the latest in Brooks’s month-long parade of amazing outfits.

Brooks wore a purple gown for the first time since the movie’s Los Angeles premiere to the 14th Annual Governors Awards in L.A. on Jan. 9. The design was sheer, had long sleeves and sparkled all over.

Danielle Brooks at the Governors Awards on Jan. 9.Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images

Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images

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The2024 Golden Globe Awards nomineewas on-trend inthe color of the night, red, at the ceremony. On Instagram, she appropriatelycaptioned a behind the scenes snapof her strapless, fit-and-flare design “Haute” with a few siren and fire emojis.

Danielle Brooks at the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 7.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

Brooks also showcased her love of chic pantsuits on the promo tour. At the Astra Film Awards on Jan. 6 (below, right), she rocked a black suit that featured a draped blush tulle detail on the blazer and black boots with a bold silver buckle to receive the Breakthrough Award.

Meanwhile, she picked up the Spotlight Award at the2024 Palm Springs International Film Festival Film Awardson Jan. 4 (below, left) wearing a white blazer and pants and PVC heels. “I think this is another moment where I need to pinch myself,”she wrote on Instagram. “This is starting to get pretty cool.”

Danielle Brooks at the Palm Springs International Film Festival in Palm Springs, Calif., on Jan. 4 and at the Astra Film Awards in Los Angeles on Jan. 6.Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty; Gregg DeGuire/Variety via Getty

Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty; Gregg DeGuire/Variety via Getty

For theLos Angeles premiere, Brooks paid tribute toThe Color Purplein an amethyst gown with a hood, embellished top and draped bottom with a thigh-high slit that showed off her silver sandals. “Can’t believe last night was not a dream,”she wrote of the experienceon Instagram.

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On Dec. 3, the star wore back-to-back classic looks. To the Black Excellence Brunch CelebratesThe Color Purple, she chosea bridal-inspired designand silver platform sandals (below, left) — and added a pop of purple with her hair accessory and clutch.

Later that day, she attended the 3rd Annual Academy Museum Gala in a sheer black ball gown with a ruffle neckline (below, right).

Danielle Brooks at the Black Excellence Brunch Celebrates The Color Purple and at the 3rd Annual Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles in Jan. 3.Unique Nicole/Getty; Kevin Winter/WireImage

Unique Nicole/Getty; Kevin Winter/WireImage

Brooks first wore purple in celebration of the film on Oct. 12 to theGhetto FIlm Schoolfall benefit, where she was honored alongsideQuinta BrunsonandSandra Oh. “Purple Sunshine” shecaptioned bts images of her look, an electric purple turtleneck dress with a graphic print.

In another post,she thanked the GFS for the recognition: “Look forward to the day I cross paths with some of your students in a professional capacity. What a great organization.”

Danielle Brooks attends the 2023 GFS Fall Benefit in Santa Monica, Calif. on Oct. 12.Michael Kovac/Getty

Michael Kovac/Getty

The Color Purpleis up for five nominations tonight, including best picture, best acting ensemble, best costume design and best hair and makeup.

SeePEOPLE’s full coverageof the 29th annual Critics Choice Awards with host Chelsea Handler as it is broadcast live on The CW.

source: people.com