Danielle Brooks may famously sing “Hell No” in the musical adaptation of “The Color Purple” (out Dec. 25), but awards precursors for the standout actress are shouting a resounding “Hell Yes” to her performance as the steely Sofia in the film.
The Palm Springs International Film Festival will honor Brooks with the Spotlight Award, Actress, for her stirring work in the classic tearjerker on Jan. 4.
“In ‘The Color Purple,’ Danielle Brooks revisits her Tony-nominated portrayal of Sofia, a force to be reckoned with who challenges traditional female roles and stands for what she believes in,” festival chairman Nachhattar Singh Chandi said.
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