2017 is definitely cinema gem Viola Davis' year! After an Oscar and a few other awards earlier this year for her role in 'Fences', the iconic actress has just been nominated as one of TIME's Magazine most influential people.
2017 is definitely Viola Davis's year! After taking home an Oscar for her role in Denzel Washington's critically acclaimed Fences, the iconic actress has just been named as one of TIME Magazine's most influential people.
TIME Magazine published its list of the 100 most influential people of the year, featuring figures who have an impact on the world of today. Viola Davis made more than just being on the list alongside Conor McGregor, John Legend, James Corden, Barry Jenkins and Margot Robbie.
Each person named on the list is depicted in a few words by another famous figure in a short article. Viola Davis has been honored by her dear friend Meryl Streep, in a very emotional speech.
And that is why she embodies for all women, but especially for women of color, the high-wire rewards of hard work and a dream, risk and faith.
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Her gifts as an artist are unassailable, undeniable, deep and rich and true. But her importance in the culture—her ability to identify it, her willingness to speak about it and take on responsibility for it—is what marks her for greatness.
Meryl Streep.
Viola Davis became the first black woman to win an Oscar, an Emmy Award, and a Tony Award. She won these along with other awards for her outstanding performance in Fences earlier.
The amazing lady is known for her powerful and moving speeches such as the one she gave at the last Oscars ceremony during which she won.
Beginning her career in 1996, having won 81 awards(!) and being nominated 99 times, the actress has a lot of movies to her name from Doubt in 2008 starring with her friend Meryl Streep, to The Help in 2011 starring with Octavia Spencer and Emma Stone or Suicide Squad in 2016.
The actress is a strong woman who fought to reach her dreams, and celebrate her style in addition to her enormous other achievements, here her best looks ever!
The actress looks so elegant in this graphic Max Azria dress while nominated for her role in 'Doubt' at the Golden Globes in 2009.Viola Davis shines alongside her husband Julius Tennon at the Oscars ceremony in 2009 in a Reem Acra halter neck. The actress was nominated this year for her role in the movie 'Doubt'.Strike a pose! Short haircut and a one-shoulder Emilio Pucci gown when nominated for 'The Help' at the Golden Globes ceremony in 2012.The actress is angelic in this immaculate Marchesa gown enhanced with golden embroideries at the SAGs ceremony in 2012. Viola won the award for her Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role in 'The Help'.Nominated (as always) for her role in The Help' for the Oscars in 2012, Viola Davis slays in this emerald Vera Wang. We love her natural hairstyle!The actress was attending the 2012 ELLE's Women In Hollywood Celebration in an original dress that proves how stylish she is!This Escada gown is gorgeous and so is Viola at the Emmy Awards in 2014!Red suits her so well. Viola had beautiful curls while wearing a Donna Karan Atelier gown at the 2015 Golden Globes, nominated for her role in the TV series 'How to Get Away with Murder'.Queen Viola is graceful in this Zac Posen gown for the Oscars ceremony in 2015. We simply love her cat eyes and burgundy lipstick!She's the coolest! The actress is attending the L.A. Times' Envelope screening of 'How To Get Away With Murder' in 2015 in a little black dress and jacket with shiny shoes!
Viola won the award of Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for the 'How to Get Away with Murder' TV series in 2015. She's proudly holding her award in a delicate Carmen Marc Valvo gown and looks so chic as always.Ms Davis leaves us speechless in this starry Marchesa gown at the Golden Globes ceremony in 2016. We love this wide sleeves style!The actress has the Hollywood flow! She's fascinating at the SAGs ceremony in 2016 in this amazing Zac Posen gown. Viola won the award for her Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series in 'How to Get Away with Murder'.The star looks like a light blue mermaid in this Michael Kors sequins dress at the Critics' Choice Awards in 2016. She was nominated for her role in the 'How to Get Away with Murder' TV series.The actress is magnificent in this bright yellow Michael Kors dress at the 2017 Golden Globes ceremony when she won the award for the Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture for 'Fences'.Viola Davis is all smiles at the SAGs ceremony this year in a Vivienne Westwood bustier gown! She won the award for her Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role in 'Fences'.The actress rules a cocktail look at the The Hollywood Reporter Annual Nominees Night earlier this year. These Max Mara top and pants are the trendiest!Viola Davis dazzles us in this Jenny Packham gown at the BAFTA ceremony this year as she did in the movie 'Fences'! She won in the Best Actress in a Supporting Role category for her role in 'Fences'.At the 'Women in Film' Pre-Oscar Cocktail Party this year, Viola is the elegance embodied in this Max Mara jumpsuit!The ultimate recognition! Viola Davis exudes happiness winning her first Best Supporting Actress this year. She was wearing an Armani gown for the occasion, Stunning as usual.The ultimate outfit for the wonderful woman! The actress shows her shiny and amazing Stella McCartney shoes under her Brandon Maxwell tux! It was time to celebrate her Oscar at the 2017 Vanity Fair Oscar Party!
