Congratulations to Viola Davis for walking away with a 2016 SAG Award. This award season has sparked quite the controversy over the all white slate of acting nominees at this year’s Academy Awards but black actors came hard at the 2016 SAG Awards Saturday night. Idris Elba walked away with two SAG’s and is the first person to ever do so and Queen Latifah snagged her third SAG for her role in Bessie. Check out the rest of the story after the jump.
(Video) Viola Davis Lets Everyone Know That Diversity Is Not A Trending Topic As She Accepts Her SAG Award
(Video) Viola Davis Wins Peoples Choice Award And Redefines “Classic Beauty”
Viola Davis Wins Peoples Choice.Award And Redefines “Classic Beauty” Shonda Rhimes’s hit show ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ has received great reviews this past season.There have been so many thought provoking scenes throughout the series.In one episode Viola’s character takes off all her makeup and takes off her wig. For some reason that scene seemed to resonate with viewers it went viral and became a hot topic. In that moment you can tell she was forced to deal with her true self; her insecurities,fears, worries etc. A New York Times journalist wrote an article about Shonda Rhimes calling her an “angry black woman” she also criticized Viola Davis she stated Viola was “older, darker-skinned and less classically beautiful” winning this award really validated Viola she thanked Shonda for seeing her as a leading lady and for hiring her “classic beauty” More details below.
(Video) Viola Davis’s “I Grew Up Hungry And Poor” Speech
Viola Davis the Oscar-nominated actress and star of new series ‘How to Get Away with Murder’ revealed her childhood memories. She admitted to digging into a maggot-infested garbage container for food rummage. Davis currently works with Hunger Is a campaign to raise hunger awareness in the United States. Catch her emotional speech here, she starts to cry and all..
The ABC Shows ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ & ‘Black-ish’ Receive Full Season Orders!
The ABC television shows ‘How to Get Away With Murder,’ and ‘Black-ish’ have received full season orders from the network. Read more on the story after the jump!
(Photo) Racist Remarks From People Mag Made During “How To Get Away With Murder”?
A number of big name new sites love to chime in during the tweeting about popular television shows, but People Magazine has taken it too far in the eyes of some fans. Last night during the debut of “How To Get Away With Murder,” starring Viola Davis who was teased for her role in 2012’s big-screen blockbuster “The Help,” by People Magazine. Check out the tweet in the gallery.
Shonda Rhimes Reacts To New York Times Calling Her An “Angry Black Woman”
What no one should be doing is calling Shonda Rhimes [producer of ABC’s “Scandal,” “Grey’s Anatomy” and the new “How to Get Away with Murder] an “angry black woman.” Especially if you’re the New York Times! Shonda Rhimes was prepared to respond back to their rude comment about her. Hit the jump for more!
