Viola Davis - The Cut

birthdays Aug. 11, 2020

10 Exquisite Photos of Viola DavisHappy birthday to a Hollywood legend.

By Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz

skin deep Mar. 12, 2020

Viola Davis on How to Listen to Your Inner VoiceA pep talk from the actress and new face of L’Oreal Paris.

By Kathleen Hou

new faces of things Sept. 10, 2019

54-Year-Old Viola Davis Is the New Face of L’Oréal ParisIt’s her first time as the face of a major beauty brand.

By Jane Larkworthy

events Apr. 13, 2018

Tina Fey Wants You to Know That Women Are Not ‘Cappuccino Machines’And all the best speeches from Variety’s annual Power of Women luncheon, featuring Alicia Keys, Samantha Bee, and Viola Davis.

By Anna Silman

2018 oscars Mar. 4, 2018

Viola Davis Looks Stunning in Hot Pink GownShe added a much-needed pop of color to the Oscars red carpet.

By Amanda Arnold

golden globes 2018 Jan. 7, 2018

We Love Viola Davis And Her HairThe one and only.

By Ashley Weatherford

me too Oct. 19, 2017

25 Famous Women on Sexual Harassment and AssaultReese Witherspoon, Viola Davis, and more who have spoken out during the Harvey Weinstein case, and others who shared their stories well before now.

By Julie Ma

race relations July 12, 2017

The Radical ABC Show Tackling Racism Head-onAmerican Koko puts uncomfortable race conversations under the spotlight.

By Ashley Weatherford

wellness May 19, 2017

25 Famous Women on Their Self-Care RitualsBeyoncé, Hillary Clinton, Emma Watson, and more on their wellness routines.

By Julie Ma

love and war Apr. 6, 2017

25 Famous Women on BullyingLeslie Jones, Hillary Clinton, Tyra Banks, and more on rising above their haters.

By Julie Ma

Feb. 27, 2017

Viola Davis Is the First Black Actor to Win Oscar, Emmy, and Tony for ActingWhoopi Goldberg has an EGOT, but her Tony was for producing.

By Lisa Ryan

red carpet derby Jan. 30, 2017

The Best, Worst, and Most Awkward Looks From the 2017 SAG AwardsWhite was the color of the night.

By Diana Tsui and Leah Rodriguez

role models Jan. 26, 2017

25 Famous Women on Their MentorsViola Davis, Amandla Stenberg, Laverne Cox, and more on role models.

By Julie Ma

milestones Jan. 5, 2017

Viola Davis Was Honored With the First Hollywood Walk of Fame Star of 2017While reflecting on her life, the actress spoke about finding the meaning in the story of a caterpillar becoming a butterfly.

By Theresa Avila

wellness Jan. 5, 2017

25 Famous Women on ExerciseTracy Anderson, Kerry Washington, Betty White, and more on workouts they love (and hate).

By Julie Ma

perfect 10 Oct. 13, 2016

Viola Davis Admits That She’s a Failure“If I were to look at the whole of my life, 90-some percent is failure.”

By Ashley Weatherford

excerpt Oct. 3, 2016

The Single Greatest Moment in Black-Women Television HistoryAn ode to Viola Davis and How to Get Away With Murder.

By Phoebe Robinson

parenting Sept. 19, 2016

Viola Davis Cruelly Refused to Let Her Daughter See Beyoncé in ConcertThis will probably haunt her daughter for the rest of her life.

By Anna Silman

viola davis July 24, 2016

Viola Davis’s Reaction to Jared Leto Is All of UsThis joker.

By Jenni Miller

wellness theories Feb. 25, 2016

Viola Davis on Redefining BeautyThe actress talks about wellness, vulnerability, and “strong black woman disease.”

By Viola Davis as told to Ashley Weatherford

instagram inspo Feb. 1, 2016

When You Need a Boost, Just Turn to Viola DavisCaucus time is stressful. But Viola Davis has all the right things to say — for any day.

By Hilary Weaver

party pics Jan. 22, 2016

Betsey Johnson and Snoop Dogg Partied This WeekPlus: J.Lo, Amy Schumer, Viola Davis, and more in this week’s roundup.

By Catie L'Heureux

superlatives Jan. 10, 2016

The Best, Worst, and Cape-iest Looks of the Golden GlobesGwyneth’s influence still abides, apparently.

By Véronique Hyland

Dec. 11, 2015

Kerry Washington Has a New Beauty Deal. Great! But Who Else?Change isn’t coming fast enough.

By Ashley Weatherford

Nov. 2, 2015

Viola Davis’s Daughter Dressed As Her Mom for HalloweenOh, you thought your costume was good?

By Dayna Evans

words of wisdom Sept. 21, 2015

A Brief History of Viola Davis’s Inspiring SpeechesShe only speaks one language: pearls of wisdom.

By Allison P. Davis

quotables June 23, 2015

Viola Davis: I Didn’t Want to Be the Vogue WomanThe actress explains her choice to “woman up.”

By Allison P. Davis

party pics May 29, 2015

Solange and Helen Mirren Partied This WeekAlong with Anna Wintour, Bradley Cooper, Tracee Ellis Ross, and more.

By Erica Schwiegershausen

red carpet Jan. 26, 2015

The Best Looks From the SAG Awards Red CarpetIncluding Lupita Nyong’o in Elie Saab and Jennifer Aniston in vintage John Galliano.

By Erica Schwiegershausen

fugging it up Jan. 11, 2015

Fug Girls: The Best, Worst, and Most Confusing Looks at the Golden Globes Rosamund’s nursing dress; Amal’s long, white gloves; and so much more.

By The Fug Girls

red carpet derby Jan. 8, 2015

Hot-Pink Gowns Were Big at the People’s Choice AwardsViola Davis, Kristen Bell, and Gabrielle Union all showed up in fuchsia.

By Erica Schwiegershausen

look of the day Aug. 15, 2012

Viola Davis Went WestwoodShe wore a white dress by the designer yesterday.

By Ally Betker

fashion yearbook Apr. 30, 2012

Slideshow: Best and Worst of the White House Correspondents’ DinnerSee what happens when fashion and politics collide.

By Ally Betker and Sally Holmes

wig-outs Feb. 27, 2012

To Discuss: Viola Davis’s Natural HairAndré Leon Talley calls it “groundbreaking.”

By Charlotte Cowles

beauty marks Feb. 24, 2012

François Nars’s Canine Campaign Star Dies; Viola Davis’s Real HairPlus, Katy Perry launches a line of false eyelashes, new scents from Givenchy and Miyake, and more beauty news.

new york fugging city Feb. 14, 2012