Viola Davis – American actress, winner of the Oscar, Emmy, and Tony, and author of the memoir «Finding Me». She is the first Black actress to achieve the acting “Triple Crown.” Her journey from poverty to acclaim has made her not only a Hollywood icon but also a cultural voice for justice and representation.
✨ Grew up in poverty in Rhode Island, often facing hunger. 🎭 Spent years in small roles before Hollywood acknowledged her power. 📚 Her memoir Finding Me became a bestseller and deeply personal account. 🏆 The only Black actress with the acting “Triple Crown.” 🎬 The TV series How to Get Away with Murder turned her into a household name. 💡 Advocates for racial equality and broader roles for actors of colour. 🌍 Listed among the most influential women worldwide. 📖 Often says acting is her way of healing old wounds. 🎓 Trained at the prestigious Juilliard School. 🙃 Curiously, in her early career she borrowed subway fare to get to auditions. 😄 Amusingly, once admitted she wore the same “lucky dress” to multiple award shows.