Who is Danielle Brooks’s husband?

Danielle Brooks is married to Dennis Gelin.

Danielle Brooks is an American actress born on September 17, 1989, in Augusta, Georgia, USA. She studied drama at The Juilliard School and graduated in 2011. She gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Tasha "Taystee" Jefferson in the Netflix series "Orange Is The New Black." Throughout her career, Brooks has appeared in multiple TV shows like "Master of None," "Girls," and "Social Distance." In 2022, she starred as a main cast member in the HBO Max superhero series "Peacemaker."

Brooks has received accolades for her work, including a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album for "The Color Purple" and a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for the same production. She has also been nominated for Emmy Awards and Critics Choice Awards for her performances.

Brooks has also delved into producing, expanding her influence in the entertainment industry and is also an advocate for making Broadway more inclusive and accessible to all audiences, especially people of color.

When did Danielle Brooks get married?

Danielle Brooks got married to Dennis Gelin in a lavish ceremony held at the historic Alfred DuPont Building in Miami on January 13, 2022. Brooks wore bridal gowns designed by Christian Siriano and Alonuko, and their two-year-old daughter, Freeya Carel, served as the flower girl at the wedding.

The first dress, a custom creation by Christian Siriano, was a three-in-one design that transformed from a lace-adorned princess ballgown into a bodycon dress and pants look.

The second dress was custom-designed by Alonuko, a Black wedding dress designer. The couple sealed love letters to each other at the altar to be opened on their first anniversary, adding a sentimental touch to their special day.

Who is Dennis Gelin?

Dennis Gelin is Danielle Brooks’s husband, and they got married on January 13, 2022, at the historic Alfred DuPont Building in Miami. He has worked in the field of real estate for the past 16 years. He worked as a senior sales associate at Azad Property Group, which is known to have a vast rental property portfolio.

Gelin lives a private life and does not have any social media accounts. The couple have a daughter together, named Freeya and she was born on November 16, 2019, three years before they tied the knot.

What awards has Danielle Brooks won?

Danielle Brooks has been recognized for her exceptional acting skills and has received numerous nominations and awards throughout her career. Some of her notable achievements include the following:

• 2015 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album for "The Color Purple"

• 2015 Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for "The Color Purple"

• 2021 Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Television Movie as an executive producer on "Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia"

• 2022 Daytime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Daytime Program Host for "Instant Dream Home"

• 2023 Critics Choice Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television