Welcome to our 30th Woman of the Week!Today we will be discussing Viola Dabis, a Black Actress! Enjoy!
Major Accomplishments:
Viola Davis’ most notable television/films include “How To Get Away With Murder,” “The Help,” and “Doubt.”
In 2012 and 2017, Davis was on the list of Time Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People”
We may know Viola Davis by her roles in Hollywood, however many viewers may not know about her road to stardom. Viola Davis was born on August 11, 1965 in South Carolina but was raised in Rhode Island. She describes her childhood to have been dysfunctional and in poverty. Despite this, she acted in theater competitions and productions at school, which fueled her passion. After graduating Central Falls High School, Davis attended Rhode Island College for theater and then moved onto Julliard, where she was active in drama club “Group 22.”(Viola Davis | Biography, Movies, Plays, & Facts.)
In the 90s, Davis played minor roles and received her screen actor’s guild. Things began taking flight in the 2000s when Davis’ performance in the broadway show “King Hedley II” gained her some traction: a Tony Award for Best Featured actress and a Drama Desk award. Davis began taking on more roles on Broadway and more recurring roles in shows such as “Law and Order: SVU,” along with being inducted into The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The 2010s began a new era marked by worldwide acclaim for Viola Davis as her role in “The Help” landed her a Golden Globe and a BAFTA nomination. Some films Davis appeared in include “Suicide Squad,” “Fences,” and most notably, as the lead role in Shonda Rimes’ “How To Get Away With Murder.” Viola Davis’ roles are known to be believable, moving, and diverse.(Viola Davis - Biography).
With a large career like Davis, she has created a large legacy through nominations/awards. These can include having the 2597th stay on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, two Tony Awards, three Drama Desk Awards, five Screen Actors Guild Awards, and more. Monumentally, Davis is not only the first woman of color, but the first person of color to receive the triple crown of acting: winning an Emmy, a Tony, and an Oscar(Viola Davis - Awards). Davis’ road to where she is now has reflected hard work and persistence to gain not only notoriety and respect, but also the skill she possesses in her field.
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