Raw, Uncensored: THR's Full, Drama Actress Roundtable With Viola Davis, Taraji P. Henson and More

[@TheMandyrockstar]

I love how when Jessica and Viola speaks everyone just stares at them with such adoration and respect.

[@synthiasimms4608]

Viola hands down is the best motivational speaker & does the best interviews!

[@daniellebelisle4747]

Working theory.... Viola Davis does acting as a hobby because her real job is motivational speaking. Wow does she have a way with words! Every time I hear her speak I feel like I am at church. Preach beautiful lady, preach!

[@141Lav]

Brilliant comment!! I think the same. Love her.

[@terpgirl06]

Haha I love it!

[@megblue1]

+Danielle Belisle i know right, she has that calming vibe,

[@EranEdry]

+Danielle Belisle You've hit the nail on the head! Every time she opens her mouth, I could feel my senses and attention levels spike up.

[@NotAnotherKuromi]

Am I the only one that doesn't like how she speaks?! You described it perfectly, it seems like she is preaching, like she feels that whatever she says is going to be profound.... I guess if people think that what she says is amazing & enlightening then she has a reason to think she is so great.

[@Sciencespipo]

Viola Davis: true class. Whenever she speaks, nobody interrupts her, they all listen in awe.

[@yamkelagrey5892]

Trust Viola Davis to just tell the truth most people are not ready for...love her.

[@adfvssl011]

+Yamkela Grey ikr i noticed how the host was low key rude for trying to discredit her experience

[@hezronfekitoa8296]

+adfvssl011 yes. Her face.... Lol

[@bagelboy-yt877]

i dont think she was trying to be rude i thought it was her trying to be nice

[@adfvssl011]

are you being funny? BAGELBOY -YT

[@volcrazy89]

I honestly thought she was trying to be nice and reassure her that she was great in the role, but I agree I thought it came across as rude.

[@pmcdonald1998]

I love how Taraji so absolutely, unabashedly loves and promotes herself

[@gregoryw.1160]

That's that Southeast, DC state-of-mind! Her accent is also pure DC! Taraji is unchangingly real. She has the unbridled confidence that all of these women must possess--especially once they enter their forties in the misogynistic Hollywood industry.

[@ConstanceSorrow]

I love the way that both Jessica and Viola look at each other when they're talking! It's a look of respect and admiration.

[@natalyas9650]

Yes - I saw that too.

[@synthiasimms4608]

Yes!Viola is the best actor & speaker!Yet she listens & shows respect to others.

[@topcatrox]

When Viola Davis talks you damn well know you stay quiet and you listen. Unbelievable woman full of intelligence, warmth and her presence is extraordinary. She's my Emmy winner out of the pure quality of her work.

[@CitzenVain714]

@20:40 Maggie Gyllenhaal: "Hearing that you're not sexy enough" Everyone else: "Oh yeah have heard that before!" Jessica Lange: SILENCE

[@denisemilfort4581]

+Eddie1919 So true, No false modesty from her.

[@Ngentots.McKontolssen]

+Eddie1919 i have a hard time believing anyone would say that to lizzy caplan, she's the hottest out of everyone on that table.

[@jennbeth1]

+Ngéntot McKontolssen After listening to all these intelligent women, all you can say is Lizzy Caplan is the "hottest" at the table?

[@Ngentots.McKontolssen]

jennbeth1 yea, why you jealous?

[@Vitaluv]

+jennbeth1 Taraji, viola, then Lizzy.

[@diva88chic]

I love how Jessica Lange talks with her hands.

[@TheAmazingElexcia]

I love Taraji. Love her energy. Her spirit. Her joy. She is so alive.

[@CassieJazz96]

+TheAmazingElexcia Taraji is EVERYTHING! Empire is my favorite show on TV right now!

[@mskivababy]

+CassieJazz96 she is the only reason i watch it

[@CassieJazz96]

kananelo melissa Phakisi Same.

[@dartraanderson2567]

RIP to Jessica Lange. She ain't even dead she just ain't in this season

[@creativitybyjenna]

Ruth Wilson truly is a force to be reckoned with. She is not only an extraordinary actress, but a truly intelligent and beautiful woman. Do yourself a favour and watch The Affair and Luther!

[@daniellebelisle4747]

I took your advice. I just started watching The Affair. It's such a compelling and well-made show. Ruth Wilson and Dominic West are incredible. Great show to binge-watch too!

[@oldmoviemusic]

+Delphine Carson YES! I just wish they'ed bring her character back to the show - her chemistry with Idris Elba practically jumped off of the screen.

[@kelvynification]

Yup! True dat!

[@chaseupchurch]

My absolute favorite female sociopath.

[@tonyflaco3223]

Viola Davis is such a great actress. She has a passion for acting and this is proof by how emotional she gets when she responds

[@elizaheathen]

Viola Davis is a GODDESS

[@anaalanib4251]

Yeahh

[@rebeccahopkins9522]

I’d love a two hour long interview with just Viola and Jessica. Omg That would be amazing. They are amazing, fascinating, insightful, brilliant, accomplished actors that have endless wisdom.

[@jonathanouellette7050]

I come back to this all the time. Jessica Lange was like 65 y/o here and she looks so amazing. The short hair, the red lipstick, the black thigh dress. Wow.

[@peachlife5118]

I absolutely love Viola Davis, I could hear her talk for hours.

[@PurushaDesa]

She's got one of those commanding, well enunciated stage voices. Cate Blanchett has it too.

[@raissammo89]

Same!

[@hhelenawang]

Viola Davis is the first person I've ever heard to speak with palpable emotion.

[@niddindinnid6922]

Jessica is absolutely fabulous and talented...yet humble , shy and not self-centered.

[@angelface1154]

Words can't describe how much I love Viola Davis. She is everything.

[@amandamarinovich6164]

i loved Ruth in Luther so so much! Also, I love how this group of women listens, and supports each other

[@babiirae729]

Same !!!

[@FloretParaplue]

Ruth Wilson, what a queen. One of the most talented and intelligent actresses out there.

[@RiverSightPortugal]

I live for Viola, she's so gorgeous and such an amazing actress. Television would be much better off with more women like her

[@fhjhjhgjghj7353]

I

[@synthiasimms4608]

True 💯!

[@analuzpena1]

I would willingly offer myself to sit and shut up all day just to listen to Viola.

[@itzpapalotl13]

Taraji as a Bond Girl...I love it!!! That's a movie I want to see!

[@tanx2u]

itzpapalotl13 Proud Mary is soon to be released in theater's.

[@colstonlchinese]

Agree

[@anacarolinavallarino6428]

Viola´s voice soothes me so much shes so fantastic in HTGAWM, also Jessica is a delight and Taraji, she is absolutely brilliant.

[@brinsonopinion]

Listening to Ruth Wilson discuss this now with hindsight is fascinating. All of the turmoil that ultimately led to her leaving the show was happening at the time of this interview & continued into 2016/2017. Her measured tones and well-chosen wording, around what unbeknownst to most she was actually experiencing, carry a weight now that we obviously couldn't have appreciated at the time.

[@arincaveney5764]

All these actress are so wonderful to watch. I could listen to them talk forever.

[@macsauce7178]

I love everyone in this round table especially viola and Jessica Lang

[@141Lav]

Viola and Ruth at the same round table!! Wow two of my favourite actresses, esp Viola..she is head and shoulders in her class!!

[@ff2ff263]

Voila's voice is so poetic

[@brittsade3713]

These women are amazing!! One of my very favorite round tables!!!

[@03509338]

I came here for Ruth Wilson

[@doramachimora7849]

taraji is amazing i never knew she was so passionate..love how outspoken and devoted she is

[@xoxosh4826]

Taraji, Viola, and Jessica Lange ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@arthurraincoat2690]

Ruth Wilson has a really nice speaking voice, as well as talented too.

[@denisenoles3159]

I was too busy too watch the entire thing. Did she speak much? I saved it just in case she did.

[@arthurraincoat2690]

+Denise Noles I believe she has. I was mesmerised by Maggie G's performance on The Honourable woman (with her very convincing British accent) thus i watched this interview but i never knew R Wilson is actually British. In the end all the actors are brilliant in this interview. I recommend you watch it if you have the time. :-)

[@denisenoles3159]

Arthur Raincoat Thank you for the information. I will definitely check it out.

[@DiegoHernandez-ry2df]

Lange's response when asked about her experience and the way she talks about acting is so inspiring as an artist.

[@badluckcity]

Jessica Lange is just unbelievable. Unparalleled beauty. There's something magical about her.

[@rrrusty49]

Jack Nicholson called her a goddess after they starred together in The Postman Always Rings Twice. Wise man.

[@lovethestage]

Viola looks BEAUTIFUL...that gorgeous skin color...

[@prussian612]

Jessica Lange will always be the Supreme.

[@synthiasimms4608]

I prefer the triple crown of acting & EGOT,Mrs.Viola Davis!

[@caissaligne446]

This is inspiring. And surprise: Jessica Lange seems shy.

[@YayJess]

Holy fuck. Jessica Lange is a goddess. When she says "but your arms ARE perfect" & sits back to sip her water. I can't.

[@synthiasimms4608]

Viola's arms are fabulous!I hate when Viola talks down on herself & don't see her own beauty as Taraji & other women !

[@KrisBryant99]

​@synthiasimms4608 she gets on my nerves with that crap

[@leahmarie112]

Maggie Gyllenhaal is breathtakingly beautiful. I think her short hair brings out her fierce eyes. She might not have always been super confident but she sure as hell owns it now.

[@ianmitchell5169]

+Leah Marie I agree, I've had a big crush on her since "Stranger Than Fiction"

[@mariasoto8600]

I loved her in Mona Lisa smile

[@sadeyescreations1702]

I love her... She's on it I watch it.. Her voice Lord 🥰 🥰 🥰 🥰

[@VeeLondon1449]

6:10 - The moment Jessica Lange and myself realises that Maggie G.. Loves, loves to talk too much. 😂 And she's going to talk.. More...

[@booginas]

I thought I couldn't love Viola anymore than I already do, but when she said her favorite guilty pleasure was "Snapped"??? My love for her escalated to a level beyond the heavens, cuz Lawd knows I could watch a week-long Snapped marathon. That is my show!!!

[@tonyflaco3223]

booginas my mom is so into Snapped...

[@booginas]

The way some of these men done did me in mind my life, they lucky my ass ain't ended up on an episode.

[@almost555evil]

maggie has the sweetest voice.

[@eliselambert5811]

Maggie's voice is absolutely the sweetest thing everrrrr! She's really charming

[@tiffsaver]

I first saw Maggie Gyllenhaal in, "Secretary." At first I thought, "She's not so special." Then... OMG. When the film ended, I said: "This woman is going to be GREAT" I was correct. One more thing... As I was walking down a little Manhattan street several years ago, she walked right past me, and her magnetism nearly knocked me over. This woman has charisma to spare, absolutely amazing.

[@Hailtothegun]

I see Tatiana Maslany is missing.

[@SyncJr]

Hailtothegun These are made before the actual Emmy nominations announcements. They don't know who's going to be nominated, but they always do a good job on these round tables.

[@RubyTuesday717]

+Hailtothegun I'm sure this is also based on availability, not merely who they believe is talented.

[@MrLasveguinhas]

+Hailtothegun She's on the comedy actresses one

[@SyncJr]

+MrLasveguinhas You're wrong about that. The comedy actress one already came out, check the channel.

[@Hailtothegun]

+MrLasveguinhas You must not know who Tatiana Maslany is if you say she's on the comedy actresses roundtable.

[@darkpriest5566]

*This is the BEST Roundtable Panel that I've seen. No narcicistic postar in it but just real working actresses.. Plus Jessica talks more on here and there's Viola of course*

[@romelkhov]

at last the whole roundtable!! Thanks a lot!!

[@vitortex1]

I was waiting a long time for this.

[@PHlophe]

***** vitorinho, now your life's complete .

[@tanjacavalli885]

Jessica Lange is stunning!

[@Jogibear]

I don't know why, but I just love watching, and hearing Viola davis talk. Could listen to her words for hours, it has so much wisdom inside for some reason

[@synthiasimms4608]

You're not alone!Millions feel the same about Mrs.Davis !Many admit it,many don't!She's the reason I & most ppl tuned in!

[@synthiasimms4608]

Because she's real,genius, wise,charismatic, kind,outspoken,willing to teach but will listen!

[@hezronfekitoa8296]

Just watching Jessica Lange in this makes me believe that she could've played The Dragon Lady in the devil wears prada...

[@juliettecarter1786]

Channel Fekitoa Most definitely.

[@StilettoCutsQuick.]

Yes and August Osage County would have been brilliant with her

[@MJ-qh4gn]

I'm in love with Viola, i always look forward to her speaking because I know I am gonna be blown away by her take on her work as an actress.

[@CassieJazz96]

1:44, I almost forgot that was Janice Ian in Mean Girls lol

[@SolarSystemSiren]

NICE WIG, JANICE...WHAT'S IT MADE OF?

[@Scullyskulll]

@@SolarSystemSiren YOUR MOMS CHEST HAIR!!

[@IgnoranceAverse]

I really enjoyed this roundtable. They're all lovely and excellent actresses.

[@reagannoseworthy4141]

Viola and taraji should do a movie together !!

[@bobate6030]

Viola Davis, awesome actress and beautiful said in this interview. Amazing!

[@rebeccanascimento8234]

viola davis skin,omg!!youre gorgeous woman!

[@jt-po6xz]

RIP to Jessica Lange. She ain't even dead she just ain't in this season

[@kcd7641]

I love the way they look at each other, with genuine interest and respect.

[@danielvmay]

listening to this was exactly what I needed

[@rohinideb9673]

Finally a THR comment section where people are actually talking about the talk itself and not complaining about the interviewer - she did a really good job - let the conversation flow and yet got everyone to talk about their movies. That's how you do it Stephen Galloway!!

[@mrgoodfind4949]

I love this series! Viola Davis is the best actress I’ve ever seen.

[@Habopolis]

I live for these! Hopefully Julianna can be in the next one

[@serenabramble260]

Simon Wilson I'm fairly certain she's participated in past roundtables, if not by Hollywood Reporter than definitely Variety's.

[@anerdsworld6312]

Simon Wilson Julianna is in one every single year. Glad she was left out of this one.

[@florzinnha]

+Simon Wilson who is julianna?

[@andremuller8822]

+florzinnha Julianna Margulies, she is the lead actress on the Good Wife.

[@Roman888]

+Simon Wilson She usually comes off as bit of a self-important bitch, so glad she's absent this time around.

[@JaiiMvX]

AND MORE?? You're not even going to include the legendary Jessica Lange in the title?

[@simulationdisruptor6033]

those unfortunately are not who the viewers of this channel are most interested in. younger crowd who mostly don't appreciate Lange except from American Horror Story

[@juliettecarter1786]

Natalie Salajczyk That’s just not true. If anything the younger crowd loves her. Every young person doesn’t simply know her from AHS.They just didn’t put her name in the title.

[@paulinaprincessbc]

I didn’t know Jessica was on this video that’s why I never watched it before. I am young and I am more interested in Jessica than in anyone else in that table.

[@alexthomas1750]

I love the flecks of grey in Maggie Gyllenhaal's hair. She owns it!

[@joy_villa]

Intelligent and inspiring beautiful women, I love this roundtable!!

[@dirtymoneynarctisss3790]

Viola Davis & Taraji P. Henson Yassssss ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙌🏼

[@carswellthorne6440]

I watched this roundtable so many times. This is by far the best THR roundtable.

[@cor8129]

Props to Viola and Jessica. When they speak, class is in session.

[@SalemEverett]

This is the best roundtable I've seen. Just pure talent and humbleness from all six women, lovely to see!

[@xoxosh4826]

Viola always keeping it real!

[@jamesholley1189]

I loved watching Ruth Wilson, in the series Luther, she was so amazing!

[@tals8377]

how can you not love Viola Davis! This was amazing loved it so much.

[@kelvynification]

What a fantastic group of individuals:) And Violas skin is fantastically luminous. Wow!

[@LatvianElina]

53:04 Viola Davis on roles she'd like to play. Wow, she's amazing!

[@ZandeKongo]

Can't wait to see Viola as The Wall in Suicide Squad next year. Hopefully she has a scene with Batfleck, those Waller/Batman scenes in the JL show were always my favourites.

[@TheChrisSumlin]

I could listen to Viola Davis talk all day! Gosh I love her!

[@tyreecurl9499]

Viola Davis is glowing 😍😍😍😍

[@babiirae729]

Viola, Ruth AND tajiri???? My heart 😩 I love Ruth just from Luther

[@rashahowlader8397]

Viola Davis is absolute perfection !!!!

[@meshzy13]

Thank you THR! I love these ladies equally. But Jessica Lange has the best style.

[@tiffanytenille.]

This was excellent!! Thanks Hollywood Reporter~

[@Onmysheet]

Here for Maggie and Lizzy Caplan.

[@MrRandomTuber]

I feel like Ruth Wilson made two black friends on this panel lol, no shade but she seemed to get along with Viola and Taraji really well.

[@agpban]

Where is Eva Green for Penny Dreafful :-)

[@Jeffertoya]

After watching a number of these I have to say, I like the format but I wish the host would use a few more pointed questions to bring in the opinions of the quieter voices at the table. I really think this table, and viewers of it, would have benefited so much more from more Jessica Lange opinions and views.

[@ISpyABirdie]

I'm glad Taraji took the role of Cookie, bc after she left POI. I had missed Carter, but then she came back in that episode when Reese was shot and I was so happy to see Taraji back even if it was just for one episode. I was so happy, bc now I can't stop watching Empire bc I still bingewatch it from the pilot episode. Cookie is my fav character now that she plays... and I'm so glad Taraji stayed to play Cookie. One, bc Taraji's badass and Two, everyone around the world think Taraji playing Cookie is badass. :)

[@colstonlchinese]

This was such an engaging episode. It's official, I think I'm addicted to this inspiring series.

[@mistasparxxx88]

Jessica "Motherfucking" Lange ladies and gentleman!

[@Tebigong101]

I find it interesting that the host felt comfortable questioning Viola Davis, as if critiques of black women and other women of color aren't a thing. As if that Deadline article hadn't been written a few months earlier disparaging Shonda Rhimes as an "angry black woman" and describing Davis as "not a classic beauty". It'll be interesting to see if she challenges any of the other actresses that way.

[@Tebigong101]

***** It's so commonplace it's infuriating.

[@Tebigong101]

Apple Bee Some long months this happened. www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/shonda-rhimes-blasts-ignorant-article-784214

[@Tebigong101]

Apple Bee Well said, lol

[@HelloHello-tm7uc]

Thank you for pointing that out-- I was trying to find the words to describe the moment as I watched it unfold. But your words are exactly what I was meaning to say

[@mijungyoon8838]

This is a really good roundtable.

[@synthiasimms4608]

Viola's & her arms are toned beautifully! Her conversations,speeches & voice is so mesmerizing!

[@EvieErcolin]

Amazing!!Lovely ladies!! Super admire!! Jessica looks amazing and she is one of my favorite actresses of all times!!

[@tonylira5423]

Viola Davis is MVP

[@MsJuliab14]

I kinda love how when Viola Davis spoke about not having anyone to pay her bills or navigate the industry, it cut to Maggie G looking awkward af.

[@ArcaneStar1]

Thnk you to the host for not interupting and letting this be a true roundtable discussion

[@Radcliffegirl2]

I've been waiting so long for this!