Viola Davis: Photos Of The Actress

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Christina Casiano

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Viola Davis at the 2017 Oscars

Viola Davis at the 2017 Oscars — Viola Davis pictured with her award — winner of the Actress in a Supporting Role category for her work in ‘Fences’ — at the 89th Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles, CA on February 26, 2017.

Viola Davis, born on August 11, 1965 in South Carolina, is an award-winning American actress and producer. She’s best known for her lead role as lawyer, Annalise Keating in the ABC drama, How To Get Away With Murder. In 2015, Viola became the first black woman to win the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role in HTGAWM. She’s also won an Academy Award, an Emmy Award, and two Tony Awards. Other notable films Viola’s starred in include: Fences (2016; for which she won a Tony), The Help (2011), Suicide Squad (2016), and Widows (2018). In 2002, Viola married actor Julius Tennon, and in 2011 the couple adopted an infant daughter. Viola is also stepmother to Tennon’s son and daughter from previous relationships. Viola and her husband are founders of the production company, JuVee Productions — which helps young Black actors and actresses throughout different stages of their careers.

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Viola Davis at the Rome Film Festival in 2019

Viola Davis at the Rome Film Festival in 2019 — Viola Davis stunned in white while at the Rome Film Festival in Italy on October 26, 2019. The award-winning actress donned a custom halter gown by Michael Kors.

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Viola Davis & Julius Tennon at the 2019 Primetime Emmy Awards

Viola Davis & Julius Tennon at the 2019 Primetime Emmy Awards — Julius Tennon and Viola Davis at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, CA, on September 22, 2019. The pair coodrinated their red carpet looks with Julius in a black and white tux, and Viola in a stunning colorblock gown.

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Viola Davis at the New York Screening of ‘A Touch Of Sugar’

Viola Davis at the New York Screening of ‘A Touch Of Sugar’ — Viola Davis at the ‘A Touch Of Sugar’ screening during the Tribeca Film Festival in New York, NY on April 25, 2019. The actress wore a Max Mara coat and platform sneakers by Hogan.

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Viola Davis at the 2017 Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Viola Davis at the 2017 Vanity Fair Oscar Party — Viola Davis pictured holding her Oscar — for Actress in a Supporting Role for her work in ‘Fences’ — at the annual Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Los Angeles, CA on February 26, 2017. The actress wore a white pantsuit by Brandon Maxwell.

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Viola Davis at the EE BAFTA British Academy Film Awards in 2017

Viola Davis at the EE BAFTA British Academy Film Awards in 2017 — Viola Davis at the EE BAFTA British Academy Film Awards in London, UK on Feburar 12, 2017. She’s pictured holding her award as the winner of the Best Supporting Actress for her role in ‘Fences.’ Viola stunned in a strapless blue dress by Jenny Packham.

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