Top 10 Unbelievable Viola Davis Performances

[@kingMikesdon]

She’s just a great actress she was overlooked for too long

[@beatnikrn2945]

There are downsides of peaking too young. Look at Lindsey Lohan, Britney Spears, etc. No one paid any attention to that old lady from “Titanic” until she threw that damn necklace in the water. We should be thinking “who is out there now slowly making a name for themselves?” Viola Davis, and many performers who find fame later in life, are usually the best at what they do because they have worked very hard for it. And success is easier to enjoy when you are mature. I think early success for some people can be hard to handle. If I were an actress, I would want to have a career like Ms. Davis.

[@jehustrachan6015]

For tooooooooooooo long

[@callummcdonald3431]

She really is soo good

[@tommylikes4511]

I soooooo agree with you

[@uwish5356]

@@beatnikrn2945 nicely said

[@denko3203]

I think HTGAWM should be #1. This is the show that exposed her amazing acting and talent to the world! She was so underrated before HTGAWM!

[@kingMikesdon]

Denko you are just everywhere man

[@denko3203]

@@kingMikesdon You mad bro? I always support my favorite actress and show.

[@kershabeaver3312]

Facts

[@Itchy681]

I don’t think you have seen that scene in Doubt, if you saw it you would realise why it’s number 1. She was in the film for one scene that lasted 7 minutes and she got an Oscar nomination

[@denko3203]

@@Itchy681 I have seen it and she was brilliant as always. She is brilliant in everything actually.

[@denko3203]

One of the best actresses to ever grace our screen. She's captivating!

[@npats550]

And that is an underated comment. I love HTGAWM, for so many reasons (on my 4th binge watch after only watching it a few months ago!), but it was luke she was made for that role...or the other way round, although we know she wasn't first choice. It's a dark show to begin with, and with many controversial themes, and the casting was brilliant throughout, but nobody imho could have played that role. Her final speech to the jury...i think was a tribute to the actress herself and who she is as a person-deeply flawed, but always trying to get away from trouble (in AK personal life), but you couldn't help but feel the gravitas and power she bought to tjat scene which mirrors Viola Davis's, own eloquence, her strength, the escape from childhood poverty...and her beauty. Inside and out. And i loved that she was able to play along with her inspiration, Cicely Tyson RIP. Those scenes together, were mesmerising. And i am still singing that bloody turkey song!

[@annawatkins7981]

Yes

[@nsungemakonda]

HTGAWM when she loses Bonnie, Now that was raw crying. I literally felt like I was on set with her. Damn this woman lifts my spirits.

[@SAL-b1g]

I felt that too. I didn't realize how scared I am of losing my best friend

[@nsungemakonda]

@@SAL-b1g yeah

[@melch377]

Well, that is a spoiler for free, no signal given

[@cophernicus510]

Bro wtf that's a spoiler I'm so fuckin' pissed off right now

[@nila9320]

LOSES??? LOSES??? Please tell me she doesn't die!!!!

[@codyhiginbotham6616]

The moment Davis said "Well I've been standing with you" in Fences, I knew she was winning her Oscar

[@Ray03595]

omg, i gotta watch Fences now. I loved the book and idk why I've been holding off on watching the movie. Cant wait to watch Viola kill it

[@kristoferwilson6593]

Ray03595 fun fact she got the tony for the same role in 2010

[@milsway99]

YUP. When that snot started...Knew she had it on lock!

[@derickyyy]

Watch the clip of that scene from the broadway revival! Her performance is even more incredible.

[@monikanaholo1195]

😂😂😂😂 I just watched that movie yesterday again for a hundredth time. I love that woman.

[@DeeL3]

Actresses like Viola Davis and Meryl Streep. . . they don't make them like that anymore. They are literally in a league of their own.

[@SomethingSomethingg]

No, they do. They're just overlooked like Viola has been throughout most of her life.

[@manfromrome7710]

I bet there are many great actors in other countries that don't get much attention because they are not in Hollywood.

[@TShay92]

Meryl Streep has been exceptionally lucky,there are many many more actors of immense caliber present.

[@AriaPringle9053]

@Augusto Jorgensen Agreed, Viola Davis is a better actress, I wouldn't say her accomplishments were exaggerated but, she just isn't better than Viola Davis.

[@kesavvzD]

@Augusto Jorgensen are you talking about Meryl or Viola. Because Viola deserves every bit of recognition she is getting. Her filmography is insane.

[@lungilezungu6450]

I see Viola and I click real fast. It's not that complicated really❤

[@rhalldidit]

Facts

[@blackandproud84]

Facts

[@Rolletti21]

She's one of the few, most powerful actresses out there.

[@kershabeaver3312]

That is true

[@jaylarose7838]

Everything she’s in!!! The Help, Fences even Suicide Squad.....everything

[@antmerf3333]

JAYLA ROSE Agreed

[@Aboveallagentts]

Law abiding citizen

[@amparonarbona5142]

She was the only reason for me to watch 'Suicide squad'.

[@CissaBlack]

Jared Leto sent the other cast members of Suicide Squad various inappropriate objects. Not Viola Davis. Apparently, even the Joker was intimidated.

[@nerminsnowhuseinbasic9340]

Only good part of Suicide squad

[@anayawilliams374]

I think what’s so great about her acting is that her crying scenes are amazing and ugly. Most crying scenes are made to look cute but her scenes are ugly and raw and you feel her whole emotion pour out of her which I think is what makes the scene even more powerful

[@faithbreaker]

Anaya Williams I would say realistic instead of ugly lmao

[@teacherbuknoy]

@@faithbreaker I remember one interview where Viola herself used "ugly" to describe the way she cries with her snot all coming out lol.

[@axiomaddict]

I think that what makes her crying scenes powerful is the restraint. Many actors try to cry; she, like people in real life, struggling with real emotions shows that desperate balance people try to strike when feeling strong feelings, but trying to not be overwhelmed by them.

[@mzk123ify]

@@faithbreaker everybody cries ugly...when its real

[@unfiltered1804]

Cause she’s actually crying . Other people pretend . They don’t Conakry

[@CorCor89]

Her role in Doubt should have been named How To Get An Oscar Nomination in 7 Minutes. She's been great for awhile now

[@thesilentchile]

LOLOLOLOLOL!! YES!!!

[@nicoleconner2238]

She made that movie...I was blown away!

[@tariqthomas9090]

To me, Viola Davis is phenomenal, groundbreaking, and an all-around legend. Great job on this list, MsMojo!

[@melindawest3112]

One of, if not the, best actress of this generation

[@DontTreadOnMe1776]

You can’t be serious. She plays the same talentless forgettable role in every movie she’s in. The same dramatic and intense long suffering character. It’s pathetic and annoying every time she tries to stand out in a role by being loud and angry or bawling her eyes out with the same disgusting snot bubble running down her lip. That horrible scene in Fences is a perfect demonstration of how fake and tired her performances are.

[@billiewhyers2823]

Viola has an incomparable natural talent for acting, beautiful.

[@tracythompson7491]

Viola Davis is such a rawness that makes the screen disappear...she is on a different level when she is in tears and pain.. not afraid to look a mess and make you feel vulnerable..she is bold to reveal all that is uncomfortable, ugly, beautiful and human.... that's a real legend in acting!!!!!! ...

[@AKLabs-xl4re]

Met her on how to get away with murder. Ever since, she’s been one of my favorite actors.

[@1586brittc]

She is a phenomenal actress and kills her craft!!! 👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@hhtptai]

The snot crying from Fences was LEGENDARY.

[@blackandproud84]

All the snot crying is legendary

[@evanmoshe7916]

Yeahhhhhh i really wonder how she does thatttttttt!!!!! Legend for a reason

[@123aimee4]

Viola Davis invented acting. HER POWER, HER MIND!

[@niabarber6259]

Right. She let's all the snot and spit come out without a care in the world lol. Love her

[@Stella42942]

I adore Viola Davis, she's so beautiful and amazingly talented, I love all her films❤

[@reynoldowuor6367]

Who else came here after that amazing HTGAWM series finale??

[@citiiboiidaedae4491]

Meeee

[@ricco_rikito]

That closing argument is everything.... it deserves an Emmy on its own.

[@juliencastle2953]

Glad she's getting the recognition she deserves. She's really among the very best!

[@emmeoliver5007]

My best friend and I watch every single episode of How to get Away With Murder together and whenever she comes on screen we shout "QUEEEEEEEEEEN"

[@Edson07bs]

OMG! I need in in that friendship! 😍

[@israelimendoza493]

Can I be your friend too? Let's shout QUEEEEEEEN together!!!

[@Nada-yc5pl]

thats a lot of shouting

[@knightowl368]

Love it!

[@TeamRiptide32]

The queen is coming.

[@BleedsGreen86]

Best viola performance: anything she’s in

[@evanmoshe7916]

Typically!!!!

[@veeceey1073]

She got an Oscar nomination for a seven minute scene? LEGENDARIC.

[@lonellfletcher]

Thank you for putting Doubt at number one!!!!! I truly believe that should’ve been her first Oscar win. She did so much with so little. Such depth in a matter of minutes. Yes!!!!!

[@iago07]

NOT ONE BAD PERFORMANCE. She could sweep the floor in the background and critics would single out her powerful technique and presence. One of the greatest actors EVER.

[@DontTreadOnMe1776]

Yeah not just one BUT ALL of them are horrendous. Watching her trying to act is like listening to fingernails on a chalkboard. She plays the same overly obnoxious and dramatic character in every movie with disgusting snot bubbles running down her mouth while performing the world’s fakest cry scenes loo

[@LighteningTigerSelinaKyle]

I’m not someone that sees racism in everything. I just see facts, That being said here is one fact that can not be ignored. For years Meryl Streep won an Oscar for every film she made. Some she just did an accent for and boom Oscar. She has never moved me to tears from watching her lay her soul out on the screen for all to see like Miss Davis has. She is the best actress of our time and watching her and Denzel together is like magic

[@FaithsTempo]

Only 3 wins of 18 nominations? 👎 Your statements about Mrs. Streep are just wrong. If anything, she's been underestimated and taken for granted in the industry. She's a force of nature as an actress. I still remember SILKWOOD and I was just a CHILD when it aired! And I LOVE me some Viola Davis! SHE is a freak of nature. Just AMAZING!

[@LighteningTigerSelinaKyle]

@@Rebwell yes! Thank you for bringing up Jessica. You are exactly right have you seen Francis? Or blue sky’s with her? Amazing.

[@fromthehaven94]

"Embedded in the DNA of this country...": it's easy to not want to see racism in America if you dismiss it.

[@madelinejensen2157]

I think they are both amazing actresses in their own ways. I feel they shouldn't be compared to one another, but both celebrated for their undeniable talents in film and live theater. I love both of them as people, as well as performers.

[@wigspro2137]

Am I the only person that feels I’m also Annalise’s child and possibly one of her K5+1 ?? Like a part of her family

[@SophiahKoikasWindyQueen]

Understand. Like sometimes i'd say, think, think, like Annalise would.

[@casketeratv6857]

Me too😀

[@eduardorios5549]

Viola will always find a way to yank that spotlight and make it her own. That's why I love her.

[@vintage1520]

She is just an amazing actress, her commitment is so awesome. I love how she embody every single one of the characters that she has done.

[@mzoxolosamuelmtoti9636]

Can I just give this video THUMBS UP a million times?!??!!!

[@JulianaMRA]

ALL of them! Love this woman! Amazing in everything she does.

[@hollyludlow9339]

So great in the help film and how to get away with murder

[@tykieriawilson]

I think it’s safe to say that Viola Davis is the goat 😌.

[@jessicasilaa2948]

That scene where she slapped a client into signing a plea deal in HTGAWM... daaammn

[@ruthaboagye1352]

Yassss 😂😂😂😂

[@evanmoshe7916]

Hahahaha yeahh

[@TheRealReVeLaTioN]

I don't know how she can go from looking busted in some movies to sexy as hell in others but damn it... This woman can act!!!

[@candycoatedoom]

I can't believe Viola Davis invented acting.

[@TShay92]

She deserved the Best Actress for The Help,period.

[@terradusa4219]

Did you watch The Iron Lady?

[@TShay92]

@@terradusa4219 Yep.

[@julerjunior]

I love Viola Davis so much 😍 She is brilliant and so talented ❤️♥️

[@egyptianqueen4007]

She is the best actress hands down! No one tops her!

[@shubhamgoel1057]

She's one of my favorite's 😊😊😊

[@jx9936]

Viola Davis is the unbeatable Queen of SLAYING at EVERYTHING she does. One more thing, she should win an award for all her empowering speeches throughout her award season clean sweep. Hands down Queen Viola, we're not worthy indeed!!

[@kadeja325]

I just can't get over how much inner strength she has. I think she's now my favorite actress.

[@camillakamille4315]

I Adore Viola Davis...But y'all also Need to do a list of Angela Bassett, Kerry Washington ,and Regina King Performances like yesterday.

[@jamespaton3853]

And the truly wonderful Octavia Spencer.

[@milsway99]

Only one on that list that can go toe to toe with Viola is Regina, and I LOVE Angela.

[@milsway99]

@@jamespaton3853 Another powerhouse.

[@LegionIvory]

Not to mention Kimberly Elise.

[@jamesridewood4118]

Viola Davis is terrific in every sense. Let us hope we have many years of her artistry awaiting us

[@jeremiahbrown9997]

I 💓 💓 Viola Davis..... OMG she is by far the best Actress out there. The emotion she gives is...........

[@unapologeticallyBlack414]

She is one of the greatest actresses of all times and makes me very proud to be a black woman

[@theresaiwright7085]

Love Viola Davis, especially How to Get Away with Murder. I can't wait to see her new movie Widows.

[@jamesfrancis9091]

theresaI wright Widows, her new movie, is so good!! Make sure to check it out!!🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@hopefullychosen1]

VIOLA DAVIS & OCTAVIA SPENCER... THE DYNAMIC DUO ...GREAT ACTORS 🥰💖👏🏿

[@snikovsky]

She is amazing but now I see Annalise in every of her performances.

[@saintejeannedarc9460]

Which role was Annalise? I think I know what you mean though. She's great, but seems to do a pretty similar very emotional, overwrought type of role whenever I see her.

[@timothylacroix5850]

I feel so happy reading the comments how much people love Viola Davis!! She still deserves more. I just love her ❤️

[@earlenewallace8445]

The first time I saw Viola was on an episode of Law and Order: Criminal Intent and was blown away by her performance. Little did I know that there were many more like that to come. Just a consummate actor.

[@asiingwireresty7746]

All I want is to meet viola one day atleast, she is a blessing!

[@nevaeh9420]

She’s incredible. Has a true gift and is so underrated..

[@lindacinnamond2723]

BRILLANT ACTRESS!!! waiting for more of Viola Davis ' s future cinema films. 📽️🎬🍿🎞️. 🙋‍♀️🤗💜

[@victorsantos2900]

I Love Viola Davis

[@mikemkgta5988]

She’s one of the best. Love this women

[@chaostheory3104]

The Help was the first ever movie I watched with her in it.

[@kershabeaver3312]

I saw her in law n order svu she played a lawyer

[@ndo533]

@@kershabeaver3312 me too

[@chocolatecapricorn9418]

Mines was Antwoin fisher

[@toidean4834]

@@kershabeaver3312 I watch it all the time and you're right

[@SophiahKoikasWindyQueen]

me too but then I recall seeing Doubt and didn't make the connection at that time

[@itsrectimemedia]

Anyone else think she could have beaten Emma Stone at the Oscars. If Viola put herself in the Leading Actress category at year?

[@Kevin-rg3yc]

I wish she would but bc of Oscars underlying racism of the best actress category along with Emma's popularity of the time would be possible.

[@juancarlosojano]

I believe it would've been Emma vs. Viola for the win had Viola campaigned lead for Fences (where she really belongs).

[@antoniobrooks474]

Blame the studio, they felt she would’ve had a better chance at winning for Supporting Actress instead of Lead Actress, despite the fact every film critic universally agreed her performance was a Lead performance instead of supporting performance

[@juancarlosojano]

@@antoniobrooks474 Actually, according to articles released during the time, it was Davis' personal decision to go supporting for Fences.

[@ayoadetayo8112]

Totally, you could tell when she was climbing the stage to collect her Oscar that Emma stone was relieved that she didn't have to go up against her

[@maxpaul7102]

That davies-streep convo is so real. It feels like we are listening to an actual conversation.

[@TruckieLooks4Aliens]

She’s soooo incredible.

[@jinakaye]

I am so glad she got a Mojo shout out!

[@dennydoodles]

She's a QUEEN!! ADORE HER!!

[@nunyafinbiz]

Doubt was such an incredible movie... so underrated... deserved way more spotlight

[@corneliuswhite5139]

She just gives such depth and substance to Everything!!

[@ismailmeziani9965]

One word to describe Viola Davis : Outstanding, grandiose, Phenomenal and list goes on. Sorry I said one word but she deserves more than one word to describe her.

[@keisharay-owens8841]

What happened to her being in law and order:svu? She was a a bad ass lawyer that I wish I could get

[@kit4685]

The first thing I ever saw her in was Doubt. In 10 minutes she delivered one of the most real and captivating performances I’ve ever seen. When you’re on screen with Meryl Streep and you’re the one stealing the spot light you know you’re incredible !

[@dackjaniels4480]

I didn't pay much attention to her until i watched How to get away with murder, bt after watching the show she's now my favorite actress... she's just great.

[@moealakhdar8191]

Viola Davis is a BEAST OF SCREEN!!! She is out of this world!!! She is so gifted!! Hands down 👏👏

[@marvinhacutina8685]

I am a Filipino and this lady is my idol,touched my soul

[@aronkelley8634]

Thank you VD for sharing your gift with us. You are truly a remarkable and amazing actress. “The Help and Fences” is an impeccable 1, 2 punch! ❤

[@sadgrlab]

I know one thang, Viola gone let that snot RUN baby

[@begood4786]

Yeah once you see that snot it’s over!❤️

[@fromthehaven94]

Vanity is irrelevant.

[@MarkAlexJoy]

She’s absolutely amazing actress ❤️

[@marvinphoenix5202]

Viola Davis she breaks my heart every single time she's on the screen👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿❤❤❤❤❤❤💯

[@Sid-nf9en]

Her performance in the rehab center in the first epi of S06 of HTGWAM will always be one of my favourites. It gave me chills man. I cried

[@cat56789]

Viola Davis is a phenomenal actress 👑👑👑👑❤❤❤❤👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@christopherjones2672]

Yes, Davis is a great actress in this time...she always put her whole soul into her performances more than most actors and actresses I've seen...!!!! She's great!!!!

[@rileykaplan3470]

Oh gosh, I wish I had a professor like Annalize Keating!! 😅 Thx MsMojo 😘

[@moniqueconner6099]

I just absolutely love Viola Davis. So talented. I love to watch her work.

[@maxalberts2003]

She is divine, sublime, brilliant, compassionate, fierce, utterly miraculous.

[@hummingbird11]

ALL of Viola Davis' acting is INCREDIBLE. That's why she's my favourite actress. She is outstanding!

[@ask4theupgrade359]

Viola Davis is the perfect example that there is “No such thing as a small role”. She played Julianne Moore’s Maid in “Far From Heaven”. I’ve been aware of her amazing stage talent and presence for years. I would see her in small TV & film roles waiting for her breakthrough. While on the Broadway stage, she was a Star ⭐️ Some other stage greats that were discovered later on in life by Hollywood: - Katy Bates “Misery” - Jessica Tandy “Driving Miss Daisy” - Geraldine Page “The Trip to Bountiful” - Shirley Booth “Come Back, Little Sheba”

[@keren.icehand]

she is AMAZING!👍💜

[@rowenaramsaran6568]

WoW!!!!! I knew she is a phenomenal actress, but just Wow!!!!! Her facial expressions and intonations speak libraries, forget volumes!!!!!

[@nunyabusiness3516]

That Antoine Fischer scene was a complete class on acting, she literally said nothing but you can feel EVERYTHING.

[@patrinacaracciolo121]

She's just brilliant. Love her❤❤❤

[@nickt.8507]

I also love her movie "Lila and Eve" with Jennifer Lopez!

[@sibanisengupta8680]

She is war and straight to the battle .Lots of love from your fan from India

[@crystalsmith4187]

Viola Davis , is a superb, actress, many strong parts, played with so much conviction.

[@cartersmom0629]

I've seen the help a lot and everytime the scene where she speaks about her son comes up I get teary eyed. She just delivers every single time. She's brilliant

[@carterhurd5263]

This woman is an incredible woman, every role she played were awesome, my most favorite is her role in How To Get Away With Murder, she is just an amazing actress

[@teef904]

Ms Davis is just so brilliant. The talent this woman has is just remarkable. Love me some Ms Davis!!

[@aldobonilla1785]

She is AMAZING ... she deserves more recognition ,one is the BEST living actors

[@remyfacade]

I just gave it a thumbs up before I even watched it just because it was viola davis

[@babygoblinkimjongseob]

She's both an actress and a professor for me, I learned a lot with her character in HTGAWM

[@Reggieamponsah24]

She Is Annalise Keating like how Robert Downey Jr is Tony Stark 💯

[@dlilwon]

Yup i agree no one else can play that role as well

[@aihsokin]

YEEEES!!!

[@lizziepeterz5004]

She is an acting QUEEN!!! Love from KENYA!!!

[@paulotavares9357]

She's divine! One of the most talented actresses of all time

[@rosieview4113]

Listening to Viola Davis audiobook read by her. Highly recommend ♥️