Viola Davis has made history at the Emmy Awards Sunday night. Winning her award for best actress in a drama for “How To Get Away With Murder”. This is the first time that an African American has received an award in the category.
Taraji P. Henson And Viola Davis Make Emmy History
Congratulations are in order for Viola Davis and Taraji P. Henson. Both stars were nominated for ‘Outstanding Lead Actress In a Drama Series’ for How To Get Away With Murder and Empire. The news of their nominations comes with great feeling of excitement and joy, not only for the women, but for the fact that this will be the first time that two black women have earned an Emmy nomination in the same year in this category. About time ! Read more below.
(Photo) Viola Davis Set To Play Harriet Tubman In HBO Film
Viola Davis is the star of a new HBO Film and will take on the role of famous abolitionist Harriet Tubman. Want to know more? Tune in after the jump!
(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!
