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'Orange Is The New Black' Star Danielle Brooks Is Having A Baby!

Congrats are in order for the actress, who is currently five months along.
'Orange Is The New Black' Star Danielle Brooks Is Having A Baby!
NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 28: Danielle Brooks attends “Nobody’s Fool” New York Premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on October 28, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/WireImage,)
By Jasmine Grant · Updated October 23, 2020

Danielle Brooks, most known for playing Taystee in the hit Netflix series Orange Is The New Black, has some exciting news. She’s about to be a mom for the very first time!

The actress partnered with Clear Blue to announce the big news, holding one of its digital tests with a positive result. “So elated to finally share this news with you all. I’m happily pregnant!” she writes in the caption.

The actress gave us a quick glimpse of her baby bump in her Instastory, revealing she is five months along.

When it comes to her love life, Brooks has been somewhat private.

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However, the 30-year-old actress does share occasional Instagram moments with her boyfriend. This past Valentine’s Day, the couple spent some quality time golf karting.

Danielle Brooks Reveals She’s Pregnant
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Brooks hasn’t shared the identity of her boyfriend. Although he may be “Mr. Mystery” to us, he clearly gives her that head-over-heels glow.

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Brooks hasn’t publicly confirmed the identity of her child’s father, but we couldn’t be happier for her new journey to motherhood. Congrats to the mom and dad to be!

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