EGOT-nominated actress Danielle Brooks, who takes a hilarious trip down memory lane with Jennifer, reflecting on their time together on Broadway in “The Color Purple,” sharing hilarious impressions, and celebrating her incredible EGOT nomination!

Danielle Brooks brought plenty of laughter, memories and sisterly energy to the conversation as she reunited with her former The Color Purple co-star. The two reminisced about their time together on the stage revival, shared hilarious behind-the-scenes stories and celebrated how much their lives and careers have changed since then.

Brooks, who loves Spirit Tunnel, joked about just how exhausting but fun the experience can be. She also reflected on her special connection with her former castmate, remembering the year they spent together during The Color Purplerevival alongside Cynthia Erivo.

The two laughed about spending time in each other’s dressing rooms, teasing one another, singing together and even braiding each other’s hair before performances. Those memories highlighted the close-knit theater community they built during their time on the production.

They also caught up on motherhood. Brooks is now a mom to a young daughter, while her former castmate’s son has grown into a teenager. Brooks joked that her daughter may eventually follow in her footsteps—but perhaps as a director. She already has a strong personality and has spent time on movie sets, where she’s apparently not shy about giving people direction!

The conversation took an especially hilarious turn when they revisited their impressions of one another. Brooks impersonated her former co-star, while the favor was returned with a memorable Jennifer Hudson/Sofia impression complete with references to wigs and mustard. The playful exchange had everyone laughing and showed just how much fun the two had together behind the scenes.

But the conversation wasn’t all nostalgia. Brooks is celebrating some major career milestones. Since their Color Purpledays, she earned an Oscar nomination for her performance in the film and became an EGOT nominee. She and her former co-star also celebrated winning a Grammy together.

Brooks admitted that hearing herself described as an Oscar-nominated actress still feels surreal. She became emotional reflecting on how far her career has come, especially considering the journey that brought her from the theater stage to Hollywood’s biggest awards.

When it comes to awards season, Brooks says she tries not to take it too seriously. She enjoys bringing her husband as her date, having a good time and celebrating the moment rather than worrying about things she can’t control.

From The Color Purple memories and hilarious impressions to motherhood, major career milestones and her Oscar journey, the reunion was a beautiful reminder of the special bond created through years of working together.

And clearly, the friendship and the laughs are still going strong!