She is the breakout star of one of the world's most watched shows, but seems some people are shocked that she is not sitting in coach.

Orange Is The New Black star Danielle Brooks has revealed she is regularly insulted by ticketing agents who seem shocked she is flying first class.

The 26-year-old, who plays Tasha 'Taystee' Jefferson on the Netflix hit, took to Twitter on Thursday morning to express her frustration and what appears to be a judgment based on her appearance.

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Being judged: Orange Is The New Black star Danielle Brooks has revealed she is regularly insulted by ticketing agents who seem shocked she is flying first class

The black actress wrote: 'I hate when gate agents look at me like I've never flown first class and say 'You're in first class, lucky you!' really tho.'

Her fans agreed that the ticket agents were out of line with some expressing anger and disappointment and others suggesting ways she could respond.

One Twitter reposded simply saying: '@thedanieb .......the ignorance is real.'

'Damn, probably because of your skin color,' a commenter pointed out.

Venting: The 26-year-old, who plays Tasha 'Taystee' Jefferson on the Netflix hit, took to Twitter on Thursday morning to express her frustration and what appears to be a judgment based on her appearance

Not impressed: Her fans agreed that the ticket agents were out of line with some expressing anger and disappointment and others suggesting ways she could respond

Another, who is also a racial inequalities expert, said: 'The expectation that black women are broke is pervasive. I have perfected the dead eyed 'You're not worth my time' face.'

Another OITNB fan wrote: 'Ew casual racism??? Go off girl.'

Other users felt a witty retort or a funny 'Don't you know who I am?' was in order.

'@thedanieb Next time just reply, ''They pay me enough per episode (gate agents name of airline name),''' one tweeted.

Breakout star: The actress (pictured at the Tony Awards earlier this month) has become a fan favourite for her role on OITNB having been on the Netflix show since it started

Another suggested saying: '@thedanieb tell them it's their lucky day too cause first month of Netflix is free so they can join.'

Aside from starring as Taystee on Netflix, Danielle has also been treading the boards of Broadway playing Sofia in the Color Purple.

Danielle - who attended Julliard - was nominated for a Tony for Best Featured Actress In A Musical.