Quinta Brunson showed off her chic sense of style as she stopped by Good Morning America in NYC on Monday to promote the upcoming third season of ABC's Abbott Elementary.
The 34-year-old Emmy winner, who recently received a massive flower arrangement from Oprah Winfrey, not only created the hit series but also starred and wrote the show.
The star appeared on GMA to announce “big changes” in the new season, which is set to premiere later this week on Wednesday, February 7.
When she arrived at the taping, Brunson turned heads in a figure-hugging brown strapless top and matching pants.
The actress slipped on a pair of nude, open-toed heels that were partially hidden by the long hem of her pants.
Quinta Brunson, 34, showed off her chic sense of style as she stopped by Good Morning America in NYC on Monday to promote the upcoming third season of ABC's Abbott Elementary
When she showed up for the taping, the Emmy winner caught everyone's attention. She wore a figure-hugging brown strapless top and matching pants
A tan coat was draped over the star's shoulders in case she got cold during her star's busy day.
Her locks were slicked back and styled into a sleek ponytail so no loose strands fell on her face.
Quinta carried a white fluffy Prada handbag with a tan strap that matched the color scheme of her outfit.
The author accessorized her look by opting for a pair of dangling earrings and clear sunglasses that added a fashionable touch.
When she arrived at GMA, she took a quick break for a photo session and flaunted her look before heading inside.
During her appearance on the talk show, Brunson talked about what fans and viewers can expect from the upcoming third season of the comedy series.
The award-winning star gushed, “Season three is so exciting for me,” but revealed that the season was “shortened” to just 14 episodes due to the recent WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.
“I really wanted to make sure that every single one of them was full of power because we only have so much time with our audience.”
Quinta carried a white fluffy Prada handbag with a tan strap that matched the color scheme of her outfit
During her appearance on the talk show, Brunson talked about what fans and viewers can expect from the upcoming third season of the comedy series
The award-winning star gushed, “Season three is so exciting for me,” but revealed that the season was “shortened” to just 14 episodes due to the recent WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes
“I really wanted to make sure that every single one of them was full of power because we only have so much time with our audience,” she told the hosts
“But of course it forced the writers and cast to want to deliver incredible performances in every episode,” Quinta added.
“I think there are some big changes this season that would have always been there in season three, but since we had shortened the number of episodes, it was even more important to me to give the audience something exciting, to which it can return.”
“But nothing too exciting,” she explained. “You'll still see your favorite well-known teachers in Philadelphia and on TV. But I think there will be some fun surprises!”
While also on GMA, Quinta talked about her recent Emmy win for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.
She notably made history by becoming “the first black woman in over 40 years to win Best Actress in a Comedy Series.”
“I didn't know that until after the fact.” “I was obviously just emotional when I won,” she revealed, adding after going backstage: “That information was given to me and it made me emotional again made.”
The series also stars Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Lisa Ann Walter, Chris Perfetti, William Stanford Davis and Sherly Lee Ralph, who previously won an Emmy for her role in the series.
After Quinta's Emmy win last month, she recalled Sheryl telling her, “She always knew this would be the case.” That she was just proud of me, which is important to me as a writer and creator…”
“I think there are some big changes this season that would have always been there in season three, but since we had shortened the number of episodes, it was even more important to me to give the audience something exciting, to which it can return,” she said
While also on GMA, Quinta talked about her recent Emmy win for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
She notably made history by becoming “the first black woman in over 40 years to win Best Actress in a Comedy Series.”
She later said: “It's also wonderful that the cast and people like Sheryl recognize the show as a whole. “And I really felt like that night was a victory for the entire cast and crew.”
Quinta has been enjoying her time in the Big Apple, catching a show on Broadway called “Merrily We Roll Along,” which stars her close friend and Harry Potter alum Daniel Radcliffe.
She also had the opportunity to go backstage to visit with some of the cast, including Radcliffe, and shared a photo of the moment on her Instagram Stories on Sunday.
In the text pasted at the bottom of the image, Brunson wrote, “Best Cast, Best Acting.” Check out “Merrily We Roll Along” if you can!'
Quinta has been enjoying her time in the Big Apple, catching a show on Broadway called “Merrily We Roll Along,” which stars her close friend and Harry Potter alum Daniel Radcliffe
During an interview with Entertainment Weekly published on Monday, the author revealed her desire to have Daniel at Abbott Elementary to portray Mr. Johnson's son – played by William Stanford Davis; seen in January in Santa Monica
During an interview with Entertainment Weekly published on Monday, the author revealed her desire to have Daniel at Abbott Elementary to portray Mr. Johnson's son – played by William Stanford Davis.
“I love Daniel Radcliffe. He is a very good, sweet guy and a friend of mine. For some reason in the [writer’s] In the room we thought, “What if Daniel Radcliffe was Mr. Johnson’s son?”
“And there is no rhyme or reason. It's so stupid. And not like Daniel Radcliffe as someone like Daniel Radcliffe [himself] “Is Mr. Johnson's son,” she explained.
Brunson and Radcliffe are no strangers to working together, having starred alongside each other in Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (2022) and the series Miracle Workers.