Danielle Brooks Modeling For Christian Siriano x Lane Bryant
OITNB's Danielle Brooks Has the Best — and Most Hilarious — Advice For Getting Your Inner Model On
It doesn't matter what your confidence level is like on a normal day — if you're not used to walking the catwalk or posing for a major campaign, you'll likely feel a tad nervous before doing so. But OITNB's Danielle Brooks, who also stars in Christian Siriano's Lane Bryant ads, has a trick for staying cool and confident when all eyes are on you. The actress treats her modeling experience as if she's playing a part.
"I have an alter ego, as every girl should have, and that's Zanny Mahogany," Danielle told us before stepping out on the Christian Siriano x Lane Bryant runway. "So that is who you'll see. But during rehearsal for the runway, I did have to say, 'OK, Danielle, act like a character. Put it on, you can do this.' Because if Danielle was doing the runway, she'd be nervous. So I have to channel somebody."
Danielle, who's actually tweeted about Zanny in the past, is not alone in trying this trick — even Beyoncé has an alter ego! (Really, who can forget Sasha Fierce?!)
Scroll through for photos of Danielle — err, Zanny — doing her modeling thing in a yellow caped dress. Then, check out Christian Siriano's bridal collection, which is what our wedding style dreams are made of.
Danielle Walked the Runway While Channeling Her Alter Ego, Zanny Mahogany
The Star Has Used This Confidence Trick Before, Having Tweeted About Zanny in the Past
She Also Received Tips From Ashley Graham and Other Models
And Looked Stunning in a Flowy Yellow Design From the Collaboration
This Is 1 Confidence Tip We'll Definitely Have to Try
