As shared by Variety Magazine, while celebrating Jessica, Viola recalled a specific scene from The Help. In this clip, Celia Foote, the character Jessica brilliantly portrayed, had just moved to town.

*Viola Davis delivered a passionate acceptance speech at the Emmy’s after becoming the first black woman to win for Outstanding Actress in a Drama. Davis was up against Kerry Washington (“Scandal”), ...

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Actress Viola Davis stopped by last night's LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS and chatted with the host about her powerful Emmy speech and more.

Accepting her SAG Award for outstanding female actress in a leading role Sunday night, The Help actress Viola Davis’ speech included a special note: “Dream big and dream fierce.” She directed it ...