Finding Me: The Grammy-winning memoir

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Oscar nominations 2009: Amy Adams and Viola Davis discuss their roles in Doubt". The Daily Telegraph. January 22, 2009. Archived from the original on January 3, 2015 . Retrieved July 8, 2012. In 2001, she returned to the Broadway stage in another play by August Wilson titled King Hedley II, portraying Tonya, a "35-year-old mother fighting eloquently for the right to abort a pregnancy." Her performance earned critical attention, and she received her first Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play and a Drama Desk Award. [36] She won another Drama Desk Award for her work in a 2004 off-Broadway production of Intimate Apparel by Lynn Nottage. I didn’t beat him. We tied, which was great for ole underdog me, but humiliating for him. It was bedlam after that. Every kid in the schoolyard started chanting, “Rematch! Rematch!” “C’mon, Chris; you can’t let that girl beat you!” I peeked at them in a huddle, laughing, staring at me, whispering, “You can’t let that nigga beat you!” I was being catapulted into adulthood. Coming from a childhood of trauma, I needed a radical transformation. I hadn’t been taught how to navigate the world. I hadn’t been taught what could help me grow or live better. I’d been taught to run from the world. I’d been taught how to hide and fight. I hadn’t been taught how to love and be still.”

Debruge, Peter (January 31, 2015). "Sundance Film Review: 'Lila and Eve' ". Variety . Retrieved March 4, 2018. Film Actress – Viola Davis". Glamour. May 29, 2012. Archived from the original on June 21, 2012 . Retrieved July 8, 2012. This book flew by. Viola is an amazing storyteller and I bet she would be just as amazing writing fiction.

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Our bodies are not the 'spoils of war'… a trophy to be collected to fuel your ego. It's OURS!!! It doesn't belong to you!! And when you take it without permission, it DESTROYS…… like a virus!!!" Viola Davis donates to CF High theater program". American News. January 31, 2018. Archived from the original on March 6, 2018 . Retrieved March 5, 2018. I love the relationship she shares with her mom… imma go ahead and call my mother a great love of mine because SHE JUST IS!!! 💚💚💚 thank you for helping me see this Vee.

Can we all exude a bit more kindness and compassion and freaking assistance when someone is struggling? NO ONE can see the unimaginable battles each individual is facing in life. So my “Portuguese” classmate and eight or nine white boys in my class made it their daily, end-of-school ritual to chase me like dogs hunting prey. When that end-of-school bell rang, it was off to the races, running literally to save my life. For the gang of boys, it was sadistic-fun time. Every day it was the same madness. The same trauma. Me, taking off like Wilma Rudolph or Flo-Jo, and them tight on my heels. One of the many takeaways for me is the understanding of just how hard it is for actors to “make it”. The stats Viola shares about the percentage of actors that make livable wages is surprising. Another huge takeaway for me was her love story and how finding “the one” changed her life forever. He healed her, loved her, supported her, empowered her, accepted all her scars. Unconditional love. I’m not one to enjoy love stories but this was a stand out part of the book that really impacted me. It is an incredible story. While reading this book, I have been listening to Cicely Tyson's memoir, Just As I Am. Viola provides the Foreward and listening to her voice and the impact on Viola at 7 years old when she saw Cicely Tyson on television is a powerful testimonial about role models and the need to ensure diversity in arts, entertainment and all industries. Viola had me ‘hanging-by-a-tread’ when she took a 4 hour train ride — to audition - to get into Juilliard ….When I heard last year that Viola Davis had a memoir coming out in April, I excitedly added Finding Me to my TBR list and also thought, I actually don't know that much about her but I do know I'm a huge fan — I loved How to Get Away With Murder. I also love her story about her hubby, chiiiiiiile— AINT NOTHING LIKE A SOUTHERN MAN… I too, tend to lean towards them as well because they simply understand so much! This is not a diss to any other men in the world, cause #IYKYK 😘 and there it is. Viola Davis SAG Award for Best Actress in a TV Drama". E!. Archived from the original on April 3, 2017 . Retrieved April 2, 2017. What an amazing memoir! Viola is one of my favorite actresses- but I knew very little about her private life. This book was a huge surprise to me. I was absolutely riveted to both the e-book and the audiobook. I honestly have no words- One simply must experience this memoir for themselves to truly appreciate it. Marikar, Sheila (December 12, 2015). "Los Angeles Churches Make Worship...Hip?". The New York Times. Archived from the original on May 18, 2016.

GRAMMY Nominations: The Biggest Snubs and Surprises". Entertainment Tonight. November 15, 2022. Archived from the original on November 15, 2022 . Retrieved November 15, 2022. Muhammad, Latifah (January 28, 2018). " 'Two Sides': Viola Davis Debuts Documentary Series On Police Brutality". Vibe. Archived from the original on August 22, 2023 . Retrieved March 4, 2018.

Finding Me is a deep reflection, a promise, and a love letter of sorts to self. My hope is that my story will inspire you to light up your own life with creative expression and rediscover who you were before the world put a label on you. Stodghill, Alexis Garrett (December 23, 2011). "Viola Davis' top 10 performances: From 'Traffic' to 'The Help' ". Grio. Archived from the original on July 5, 2012 . Retrieved July 8, 2012.

In my book, you will meet a little girl named Viola who ran from her past until she made a life changing decision to stop running forever.I feel connected to her and to all the women, of any color, of any biological nature, who fight every day for the birthright to be themselves. White, Abbey (April 26, 2022). "Viola Davis Responds to Criticism of 'First Lady' Michelle Obama Role". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on April 26, 2022 . Retrieved April 28, 2022. M Smith, Nigel (September 26, 2016). "Viola Davis to star in Steve McQueen's heist thriller Widows". The Guardian. Archived from the original on August 22, 2023 . Retrieved March 4, 2018.