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These Are Viola Davis' Best Performances, Ranked
Viola Davis' 10 Best Performances, Ranked

Viola Davis has proven that she can do it all. Let's take a look at 10 of her best performances of all time.

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The 10 Best Acting Performances in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, Ranked

Whether or not audiences went into the film as established fans of the talented actors featured, certain performances stood out.

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Viola Davis as Dr. Volumnia Gaul in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.
Viola Davis Was Cast in The Hunger Games Prequel Thanks to a Meme

Hunger Games Director Francis Lawrence explains how a meme helped Viola Davis join The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.

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Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Director Praises Peter Dinklage & Viola Davis

Francis Lawrence explains what Peter Dinklage and Viola Davis bring to the world of The Hunger Games in The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.

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15 Movie Stars Also Had Successful Runs on Broadway

Here's a list of Hollywood actors who have also starred in Broadway productions that some of you might not have expected.

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Viola Davis Departs the Action Thriller G20 Despite SAG-AFTRA Waiver

The star has walked away from the project saying it is not "appropriate for this production to move forward during the strike."

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Finding Me: Reflecting on Viola Davis' Memoir and EGOT Status

Emulating the emancipation of adversity in not only her leading roles but real life, Viola Davis deeply opens up in her new memoir, Finding Me.

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Viola Davis on Playing Michael Jordan's Mom in Air: 'She's Extraordinary'

Viola Davis said she was happy to portray the legendary figure's mother, but she had to deal with the pressure.

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Ben Affleck Says Viola Davis Was a Vital Part in Getting Michael Jordan's Approval for the Film Air

Michael Jordan wanted Viola Davis to play his mother in the film Air.

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Viola Davis Earns Coveted EGOT Following Her Grammy Win

Viola Davis has now won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award, cementing the actress as a Hollywood icon.

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James Gunn Announces Waller Series in DC's New Lineup

DC's iron-fisted Amanda Waller is set to get her own series, with Viola Davis reprising her role.

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The Woman King Producer Cathy Schulman Discusses Warrior Woman Film

One of the things the Crash producer said was that when pitching the movie, discussing why it would stand out and be different became a positive.

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Viola Davis Says She 'Never Doubted' The Woman King's Success

The Oscar-winning actress knew her latest film would resonate with audiences.

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Viola Davis as General Nanisca
The Woman King Review: A Magnificent Viola Davis Commands Riveting African Epic

General Nanisca (Viola Davis) leads fierce warrior women in a brutal fight to protect their kingdom. Also starring John Boyega and Lashana Lynch.

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The Woman King: How Viola Davis Trained for Her Role as General Nanisca

Viola Davis had to totally transform her body for The Woman King. Here's how she trained for her role.

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Viola Davis to Play the Villain in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

Viola Davis will play an antagonist in the upcoming Hunger Games prequel The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.

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Suicide Squad: Viola Davis Talks Amanda Waller
Viola Davis' Amanda Waller Returns to the DCEU in Black Adam

Black Adam arrived at SDCC with a new trailer and the reveal that Viola Davis will reprise her role of Amanda Waller in the movie.

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Viola Davis Kicks Some Colonizing Butt in The Woman King Trailer

Evil is coming and Viola Davis as Nanisca is ready for it.

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Viola Davis Talks About Her 'Transformative' Role in The Woman King

Viola Davis and Gina Prince-Bythewood discuss the movie they made together — including what it was like working with one another.

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Chris Tucker, Marlon Wayans and More Join Ben Affleck’s Nike Drama

Ben Affleck’s untitled Nike drama is shaping up to be one project filled with an all-star cast.

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