Niecy Nash-Betts Reveals Oscar Nominees Sterling K. Brown and Danielle Brooks are Her Cousins

Brown and Brooks, first-time nominees, are recognized for their roles in 'American Fiction' and 'The Color Purple' respectively.

Sterling K. Brown and Danielle Brooks, first-time Oscar nominees, are revealed to be real-life cousins of actress Niecy Nash-Betts.
Brown is nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the comedy-drama 'American Fiction', which received five total nominations including Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Original Score, and Best Actor for Jeffrey Wright.
Danielle Brooks is nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role in 'The Color Purple', the movie musical's only nomination.
Nash-Betts expressed her pride and support for her cousins on Instagram, sharing a photo of the extended family together.
The 96th Academy Awards will air on Sunday, March 10, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on ABC.