Viola Davis received a high honor today. She finally got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and it was presented to her by her former co-star and mentor, Meryl Streep.
Davis said “Ms. Tyson and Ms. Streep were the only actors I talked about back in the day,” and so it must have been a huge honor to have that moment with her friend and mentor. Of the moment Davis said, “That wasn’t part of the dream. I feel like this is the best vision board coming to fruition.”
Coinciding with Davis’ star is a Golden Globe and SAG nomination for the film adaptation of August Wilson’s Fences, a role that landed her a Tony Award for the 2010 Broadway revival. Though she was overlooked for her starring role in How To Get Away With Murder (she was eligible in both the TV and film categories this year), Davis became the first-ever black woman to win the 2015 Emmy for leading drama actress for her standout work on the ABC hit.
Congrats Viola Davis! This is a much deserved moment indeed!
