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Viola Davis is an American actress and film producer. She is known for her remarkable work across both screen and stage, earning numerous accolades. Here are some key points about her:
1. Career Highlights:
Viola Davis has achieved the Triple Crown of Acting and the EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony awards).
She won two Tony Awards for her roles in the Broadway productions of August Wilson’s “King Hedley II” and the revival of “Fences”.
Her performance in the drama film “Doubt” earned her the first Academy Award nomination.
Davis received Academy Award nominations for her roles in “The Help” and “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”.
She won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film adaptation of “Fences”.
As lawyer Annalise Keating in the ABC drama series “How to Get Away with Murder”, she became the first black actress to win a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
Davis has also appeared in big-budget blockbusters, including playing Amanda Waller in the DC Extended Universe films and leading the historical action film “The Woman King”.
2. Personal Life and Advocacy:
Viola Davis and her husband are founders of the production company JuVee Productions.
She is widely recognized for her advocacy and support for human rights and women of color.
In 2019, she became a L’Oréal Paris ambassador.
Her 2022 memoir “Finding Me” won her a Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording.- Early Life and Education:
Viola Davis was born on August 11, 1965, in St. Matthews, South Carolina.
She grew up in Central Falls, Rhode Island.
Her parents worked as a horse trainer and a maid, factory worker, and homemaker.
Davis is the second youngest of six children.
Viola Davis’s remarkable talent and commitment to her craft have left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry.
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