Viola Davis wins first Oscar for role in 'Fences'
  • 7 years ago
Viola Davis just made Oscars history, after being nominated twice in the past. The star won her first Oscar for her supporting actress for her role in the African-American family drama "Fences." Davis, 51, beat out Octavia Spencer from "Hidden Figures" and Naomie Harris from "Moonlight." The "Fences" actress shined through the awards season taking home a Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild statuette, and numerous critics prizes "I became an artist, and thank God I did, because we are the only profession that celebrates what it means to live a life," Davis said on stage.
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