If Viola Davis gets nominated for an Oscar for “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”, she could become the most nominated black actress in history. When asked about the possibility, she said, “If me, going back to the Oscars 4 times in 2021, makes me the most nominated Black actress in history, that’s a testament to the sheer lack of material there has been out there for artists of color.” Viola and Octavia Spencer currently share the title having three nominations each. Check out some beautiful pictures of Viola below.
EE British Academy Film Awards – Red Carpet Arrivals
ShareLONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 10: (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been converted to black and white.) Viola Davis attends the EE British Academy Film Awards at Royal Albert Hall on February 10, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
TIME Launch Event For The March VR Exhibit At The DuSable Museum In Chicago, IL
ShareCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 26: Actress Viola Davis attends the TIME Launch Event for The March VR Exhibit at the DuSable Museum on February 26, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images for TIME)
LOréal Paris Celebrates The Launch of Age Perfect Cosmetics
ShareBEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 03: Viola Davis joins LOréal Paris to celebrate the launch of Age Perfect Cosmetics on March 03, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Rachel Murray/Getty Images for L'Oréal Paris )
Premiere Of ABC’s “How To Get Away With Murder’ Series Finale – Arrivals
ShareLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 08: Viola Davis attends the premiere of the series finale of ABC's "How To Get Away With Murder' at Yamashiro Hollywood on February 08, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paul Archuleta/Getty Images)
Premiere Of Amazon Studios’ “Troop Zero” – Arrivals
ShareLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 13: Viola Davis attends the premiere of Amazon Studios' "Troop Zero" at Pacific Theatres at The Grove on January 13, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images,)
GBK and La Peer Pre-Globes Luxury Lounge – Saturday
ShareLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 04: Viola Davis attends the GBK and La Peer Pre-Globes Luxury Lounge on January 04, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for GBK Productions)
23rd Annual Hollywood Film Awards – Show
ShareBEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 03: Viola Davis presents the Hollywood Breakout Performance Award onstage during the 23rd Annual Hollywood Film Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on November 03, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for HFA)
50th NAACP Image Awards – Show
ShareHOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 30: Viola Davis speaks onstage at the 50th NAACP Image Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 30, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Viola Davis And Hilaria Baldwin Visit “Extra”
ShareNEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 24: Viola Davis visits "Extra" at Times Square on April 24, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
2019 Women In Film Annual Gala Presented By Max Mara With Additional Support From Partners Delta Air Lines And Lexus – Show
ShareBEVERLY HILLS, CA - JUNE 12: Viola Davis speaks onstage at the 2019 Women In Film Annual Gala Presented by Max Mara with additional support from partners Delta Air Lines and Lexus at The Beverly Hilton on June 12, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images for Women In Film)
Backstage Creations Giving Suite At The Emmy Awards – Day 2
ShareLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 22: Viola Davis attends Backstage Creations Giving Suite At The Emmy Awards - Day 2 at Microsoft Theater on September 22, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alison Buck/Getty Images for Backstage Creations )
Viola Davis Red Carpet – 14th Rome Film Fest 2019
ShareROME, ITALY - OCTOBER 26: Viola Davis attends the red carpet during the 14th Rome Film Festival on October 26, 2019 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images for RFF)
Viola Davis Masterclass – 14th Rome Film Fest 2019
ShareROME, ITALY - OCTOBER 26: Viola Davis poses with the Lifetime Achievement Award during the 14th Rome Film Festival on October 26, 2019 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images for RFF)
2019 Sundance Film Festival – “Troop Zero” Premiere
SharePARK CITY, UTAH - FEBRUARY 01: Viola Davis attends "Troop Zero" Premiere during 2019 Sundance Film Festival at Eccles Center Theatre on February 01, 2019 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)
The 24th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards – Cocktails
ShareSANTA MONICA, CA - JANUARY 13: Viola Davis attends the 24th annual Critics' Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 13, 2019 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Critics' Choice Awards)
The Hollywood Reporter’s Power 100 Women In Entertainment – Arrivals
ShareLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 05: Viola Davis attends The Hollywood Reporter's Power 100 Women In Entertainment at Milk Studios on December 05, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images)
2018 Glamour Women Of The Year Awards: Women Rise – Show
ShareNEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 12: Viola Davis speaks onstage at the 2018 Glamour Women Of The Year Awards: Women Rise on November 12, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for Glamour)
2018 British Academy Britannia Awards presented by Jaguar Land Rover and American Airlines – Show
ShareBEVERLY HILLS, CA - OCTOBER 26: Viola Davis presents the John Schlesinger Britannia Award for Excellence in Directing onstage at the 2018 British Academy Britannia Awards presented by Jaguar Land Rover and American Airlines at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on October 26, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BAFTA LA)
90th Annual Academy Awards – Show
ShareHOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 04: Actor Viola Davis speaks onstage during the 90th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center on March 4, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Variety’s Power Of Women: New York
ShareNEW YORK, NY - APRIL 13: Viola Davis attends Variety's Power of Women: New York at Cipriani Wall Street on April 13, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)
2018 Toronto International Film Festival – “Widows” Premiere Arrivals
ShareTORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 08: Viola Davis attends the "Widows" premiere during 2018 Toronto International Film Festival at Roy Thomson Hall on September 8, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images)
2018 Toronto International Film Festival – “Widows” Press Conference
ShareTORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 09: Viola Davis attends the "Widows" press conference during 2018 Toronto International Film Festival at TIFF Bell Lightbox on September 9, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
“Widows” European Premiere & Opening Night Gala – 62nd BFI London Film Festival
ShareLONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 10: Viola Davis attends the European Premiere of "Widows" and opening night gala of the 62nd BFI London Film Festival on October 10, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by John Phillips/Getty Images for BFI)