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Calls for 'The Woman King' to Be Boycotted Amid Slave Trade Criticism

Published: 09/17/2022

Viola Davis' new movie has sparked a fierce debate about Hollywood covering hard truths through a lens -- including slavery ... resulting in some calling for a boycott of this one. "The Woman King" hit theaters this weekend, but almost as quickly as the hype for the flick started soaring ... the…

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Viola Davis Says Director Once Called Her 'Louise,' His Maid's Name

Published: 05/21/2022

Viola Davis says that even at her status in Hollywood, racism persists on a regular basis for her ... especially from one man who apparently referred to her as his hired help. The actress -- who's already won an Oscar, among other accolades -- did an interview with Variety at the Cannes Film…

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Viola Davis Slams Critics of Her Michelle Obama Portrayal

Published: 04/26/2022

Viola Davis has heard all the criticism leveled at her over her portrayal of Michelle Obama -- as it pertains to her lip choices, that is -- and her response is ... screw the haters. The Oscar-winning actress came out swinging against her critics in a new interview with the BBC, which asked her…

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Viola Davis' Portrayal of Michelle Obama Mocked Over Pursed Lips

Published: 04/17/2022

Viola Davis' turn as Michelle Obama for a new show is getting some early looks, and in the same breath ... some early ridicule too over an apparent character choice she's made. The Showtime series "The First Lady" debuts Sunday, and it would appear some folks on Twitter have already gotten some…

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Viola Davis Celebrates 55th Birthday with Powerful Message

Published: 08/11/2020

Welp, we clearly missed Viola's metaphor when she said, "I own it ... all of it," she wasn't referring to the ACTUAL home ... just owning the beginning, ups and downs of her incredible life story. Viola Davis is coming full circle for her birthday by buying the house (and property) where she was…

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Viola Davis Replaces Kylie Jenner in 'WAP,' Cardi Appreciates the Love

Published: 08/10/2020

Fans were really down to insert Viola Davis into Cardi B's new song -- even at the expense of Kylie Jenner -- and the actress was all about it ... CB was too. Viola posted a couple different fan tributes that creatively embedded her into Cardi and Meg Thee Stallion's music video for "WAP" -- one…

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10 Gang Members Charged In Rihanna, Yasiel Puig Burglaries

Published: 11/28/2018

The L.A. celebrity burglary ring is WAY bigger than we thought -- officials say a total of 10 gang members were a part of the group targeting stars like Rihanna, Yasiel Puig and LeBron James. Officials had previously arrested 4 people in connection to the crime wave -- after video captured a…

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LeBron James, Viola Davis Targeted By Celebrity Burglars, LAPD Says

Published: 10/02/2018

The LAPD says the suspects who have been raiding the homes of celebrities in L.A. had a list of a dozen more stars they were targeting including LeBron James, Viola Davis and Matt Damon. ... and cops say the suspects had already obtained the addresses of their famous targets. As we previously…

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Viola Davis Endorses NY Congressional Candidate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Published: 08/26/2018

Viola Davis has one person in mind when it comes to improving race relations in the country -- and she's a new, young face in politics who could soon be in congress. We got the 'How to Get Away with Murder' star Sunday at LAX and asked who she thought might be the next champion of our time,…

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Viola Davis' Husband Julius Tennon Says Prowlers Got Lucky

Published: 04/15/2018

Viola Davis' husband says they've made necessary adjustments after their home was almost broken into last month, but it sounds like he was already prepared to defend his family. We got Julius Tennon Saturday at LAX, and asked about a recent attempted break-in at his and Viola's home ... during…

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Viola Davis, Prowlers Flee After Attempted Break-In While She Was Sleeping

Published: 04/03/2018

While Viola Davis was teaching us how to get away with murder on TV, would-be burglars were attempting a break-in at her real-life home ... TMZ has learned. We're told that Viola and her husband, Julius Tennon, were fast asleep in their bedroom on the second floor, when they were awakened by the…

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Kobe Bryant Confirms Role on 'How to Get Away with Murder'

Published: 02/04/2018

Kobe Bryant was way more direct than Viola Davis about his guest-starring role on "How to Get Away with Murder." Kobe was at UCLA Saturday night for the Annie Awards, and he essentially confirmed he's on the show. You'll recall Viola was coy about it, but the ex-Lakers star told us what we needed…

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