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

Danielle Brooks made an unforgettable red carpet entrance at the 2024 Critics Choice Awards.

Nominated for Best Supporting Actress Purple she rocked her version of the “ballet” trend in a dreamy pink tulle Monsoori gown with a dramatic black satin bow. She accessorized with jewels by Norman Silverman and Graziela Gems, and styled her hair in an updo (currently the “it” look in Hollywood).

Brooks posted a photo of the look on Instagram with the caption, “Babydoll status.” She also tagged the team that put together her look: stylist Jennifer Austin, hairstylist Tish Celestine, makeup artist Rebekah Aladdin and more.

Danielle Brooks at the 29th Annual Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California on January 14.

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Brooks, who played Sofia in the 2015 Broadway version of the musical, reprized the role for the big screen adaptation. Brooks told PEOPLE in 2022 that despite her previous experience portraying the character, she “had to work hard” to land the role in the new film.

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

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

Brooks wore a purple dress for the first time since the film’s Los Angeles premiere at the 14th Annual Governor’s Awards in LA on January 9 (below). The design was see-through, had long sleeves and sparkled all over.

Danielle Brooks at the 14th Annual Governors Awards on January 9.

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The 2024 Golden Globe Awards nominee rocked the color of the night, red (below), at the ceremony. She aptly captioned a behind-the-scenes shot of her tailored strapless “Haute” design with a few mermaids and fire emojis on Instagram.

Danielle Brooks at the 81st Golden Globe Awards on January 7.

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Brooks also showed her love for chic pantsuits on the promotional tour. At the Astra Film Awards on Jan. 6 (below, right), she wore a black suit that featured a draped blush tulle detail on the jacket and black boots with a bold silver buckle to accept her breakthrough award.

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Meanwhile, she picked up the Spotlight Award at the 2024 Palm Springs International Film Festival Film Awards on Jan. 4 (below, left) wearing a white jacket and pants and PVC heels. “I think this is another moment where I have to pinch myself,” she wrote on Instagram. “This is getting pretty cool.”

Danielle Brooks at the Palm Springs International Film Festival in Palm Springs, California on January 4 and at the Astra Film Awards in Los Angeles on January 6.

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For the premiere in Los Angeles, Brooks paid tribute Purple in an amethyst hooded dress with an embellished top and draped bottom with a thigh-high slit that showed off her silver sandals (below). “I can’t believe last night wasn’t a dream,” she wrote of her experience on Instagram.

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On December 3, the star wore classic looks back to back. Black Excellence Brunch celebrates Purpleshe chose a wedding-inspired design and silver platform sandals (below, left) — and added 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 plunging neckline (below, right).

Danielle Brooks at the Black Excellence Brunch celebrates the color purple and at the 3rd Annual Museum Gala in Los Angeles on January 3.

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Brooks wore purple for the first time in celebration of the film on Oct. 12 at the Ghetto Film School Fall Benefit Gala (below) where she was honored alongside Quinta Brunson and Sandra Oh. “Purple Sunshine,” bts captioned pictures of her look, an electric purple turtleneck and graphic print dress.

In another post, she thanked GFS for the recognition. “I look forward to the day when I will meet some of your students in a professional capacity. What a great organization.”

Danielle Brooks attends the 2023 GFS Fall Benefit in Santa Monica, California on October 12th.

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Purple is up for five nominations tonight, including Best Picture, Best Ensemble, Best Costume Design and Best Hair and Makeup.

Watch PEOPLE’s full coverage of the 29th Critics Choice Awards with host Chelsea Handler as it airs live on The CW.

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