Viola Davis on 'How to Get Away with Murder'

It's the show everyone's talking about, including Ellen! The star was here to discuss the intensity of her new hit series.

[@nivribocaj]

oh my god. she's so different from her character annalise keating which proves she's an acting goddess

[@qazxswedcplmoknijb1957]

YAAAS

[@sarahals2268]

I agree!!!!

[@ingridayarza]

YESSS

[@nounoubeloufa4676]

Viola ❤️❤️ and I loved the scene!

[@VorpalSpider69]

FACTS

[@ArwaHosari]

When Viola's started talking about her mom's reaction, it reminds me of one of these episodes when Analise's mom met her students the VIP part.

[@bellahassan4600]

Mama's here

[@mipoorboy1478]

Buzzcut Season You don't know a VIP when u see one!!! I loved Momma!! Hope we get to see more of her!

[@brendajackson13]

Yes! They were so polite and respectful.

[@para-yw9dn]

wait.. what season? i dont remember this

[@VorpalSpider69]

True! Annalise’s mom is hilarious

[@mariecoheng]

Her skin is so gorgeous. Her in general, actually.

[@eeeeeyan3344]

Right

[@furyroad9680]

Should I make it 1.5k or just leave it?

[@D3IM2NTEII1]

That scene where Annalise (Viola) takes off the wig and makeup is phenomenal. Viola Davis is phenomenal.

[@gavmeiri8207]

+D3IM2NTEII As much as I loved that scene, I think the moment after it is quite crazy. "Why is your penis on a dead girl's phone?!"

[@Dreamfyre_]

+Gav Meiri That's my favorite line

[@vincentstreams]

D3IM2NTEII I was shocked. She was so beautiful without make up. She looks so fierce and gorgeous like hell 😍❤️

[@giretmercedes399]

My favorite scene so far. She looked so beautiful.

[@mooshmobile]

I agree. Such a beautiful scene. So powerful

[@TinkTink311]

Her skin is GORGEOUS!!!!! WOW! That moment where she took off her makeup & wig was a pivotal moment, not only for black women but for ALL women! In a time where women wear makeup for EVERY scene including shower scenes. Viola keep it REAL! And She is BEAUTIFUL! That scene was and will always be important! I love her!

[@Razzlewolfflight]

Viola is drop-dead gorgeous, and the show is amazing.

[@love_ashhh]

This woman is the epitome of class and grace

[@bellenbells462]

The show is actually really good

[@rarerose8147]

Bella Baire it is

[@graveOFdevil]

Is it just me or her voice sounds like oprah?

[@Deniz-mx2xz]

Yeah she does :D

[@valsim]

Really?

[@spriggs1665]

its the southern twang.. trying to switch up.

[@onyinoyi_o]

nah she's just black but I understand your confusion

[@othfan96]

Abdullah .m Alfi Actually yes! I switched over to another tab at one point during the video playing and without looking at her, just the voice, reminded me of Oprah. Especially when she talked with the southern accent about what her mom said. I could definitely see that a little bit...

[@caramelkissss]

I adore this beautiful Queen. She exudes positive energy and seems to have such a great spirit. And Annalise Keating.. 😍...one of the best characters I've witnessed in a while. Mrs. Davis absolutely KILLS this role! Can't wait to see the upcoming season.

[@CalcharoSupremacy]

She is stunning! So many of her scenes really blew me away. Talented, charismatic, funny, how can you not love her?

[@MsTdiniz]

I gotta say..i love the show, and i'm really glad it's doing so well..with both critics and ratings! When i heard the first time the Viola Davis would be in the show, i knew i had to watch it! Because it's Viola Davis and this woman is a brilliant actress! I really hope she gets a Emmy nomination..because that scene was one of the best i saw on TV in the past few years!! She nailed it!

[@alanizisbak]

That scene that Ellen mentioned with Viola Davis WAS POWERFUL. It was such a touching scene, made my heart ache. Truly made the character more real!!

[@bellahassan4600]

this is the first time I saw Professor Keating laughing and dancing. And Im amaze as hell. lol Damnnn she's beautiful

[@evlvng]

When she did her mom's accent! Love her..

[@iluvhopndballet]

Her skin is simply gorgeous!

[@InstrumentManiac]

She is so amazing, I'm glad that this show is having such success! :)

[@skurinski]

Favorite show of the moment! Viola is divine!

[@13realmusic]

I never thought watching someone take off their makeup would make me emotional, but Viola Davis just killed it.

[@eflarsen]

That scene is one of the most powerful scenes I have seen in television. Took my breath away.

[@waves291]

Viola Davis is such a brilliant actress and I hope she wins an award for this show. And as always just loves Ellen :)

[@taniatheurel6721]

her skin tone is gorgeous! My God! she is beautiful!

[@aknarxus]

Viola is such a beautiful person and inspiration. When she took off all of her makeup in that scene nothing but respect grew for her! Such a wonder! I love the show and I hope it stays around for a good long run. :)

[@saraht9093]

Everything about HTGAWM is just amazing, from the actors to the camera angles. Love all of it 👏🏻👏🏻

[@JM-xy2nl]

i literally just finished the whole series last night (that finale destroyed me, i will never recover) and im about to rewatch the first two seasons again today because i just love the show so much 😭😭

[@ineskhiari6121]

She should play Nina Simone!

[@CalcharoSupremacy]

+Ines Khiari I think so too, she has the charisma and charm for it. & she's also a fantastic actor I think she could capture Nina's complexity.

[@riseandshine11]

Yesss.. Yesss! she would be perfect in every way.

[@Caught_You200]

She's got the deep voice for it too

[@fayhares]

+Ines Khiari I saw your comment and I was like "woooooow", that would be amazing

[@shiningstar7775]

BINGO !!!

[@purrfectly.chaotic]

She is an amazing woman and really beautiful and strong! She is a real role model for every young woman out there :) And the show is awesome! I can't wait for the season 2!!

[@stefelizabeth2714]

Watching this in 2019. Shes amazing. I love her so much.

[@ranaemad684]

The moment she said listen! she ain’t acting they picked her to be her she’s AK is her real persona shot out to the director who knows how to fit them together masterpiece

[@feli9080]

True actress! Every movie/series I see the actresses do a scene where they're going to bed, waking up or stranded for days and they're make up is looking on point. Eyeliner, eyeshadow, lipstick, etc. like really how unrealistic! They should learn from Viola.

[@scottbautista5964]

after 5 years we only now have 3 last episode left ;(

[@samanthag1922]

2:14 her laugh is precious

[@rafaelmadeira5833]

I came here after the makeup scene, OMG CONGRATULATIONS this show is amazing, i love it!

[@rheavillanueva3610]

Seeing the comments 5-6 years ago, i regret not finding this show earlier than y'all did.

[@sudhirsurya]

She is the queen of all time drama series.

[@synthiasimms4608]

Viola put a whole new perspective on wig snatching!Sistas especially were like yass honey!😂

[@artsyafroqueen]

Oh yes, that scene where she takes everything off reminded me of the scene in Dangerous Liaisons where Glenn Close does the same, kind of sad.

[@pomelofromchina]

One of my favorite scenes! Really powerful!

[@rhianamitchell4047]

she is so amazing!!!!! love this woman.

[@muxajetaptocom]

excellent show and yessss, that scene where she takes her makeup off is sooooo powerful, I'm in love with the show and the characters, they're all sneaky mysterious cuties

[@gradualuprisintheory]

A brilliant show. Viola Davis kills this. Seeing her on screen is liberating. To see a dark skinned woman in her real time beauty and to be such a powerful boss (lawyer/professor). Wow. Soo good. And Shonda Rimes. Wow. Excellent writer.

[@wendywarren6178]

That scene was the most memorable of any scene in any movie or tv show that I've ever seen. She's brilliant.

[@fliad71]

She’s an amazing actress I love the show sooo much!😍😍😍 Well done to y’all!

[@amazinginspiration]

WOW i LOVE her! This is the first time i ever even heard about her, and already i think she is Awesome!!! She is so relatable to people, and seems like such a sweetheart! Awesome! I can already see her winning an Oscar, or be on the Oprah show etc! Awesome!!!!

[@jennahalferdossa538]

Awe, I love Viola Davis and her natural hair is super adorable on her

[@ISpyABirdie]

i gotta admit, last week's episode was the first time, when Annalise(Viola) wore no makeup in the entire episode, during "Momma's Here Now" until the ending of it, which was very impressive and btw AnnaLise(Mae)'s mom is hilarious, Cicely Tyson was outstanding. She was amazing in The Help, so I hope we get to see more of Cicely as Annalise's mother. I couldn't stop laughing the whole time during last week's eppy.. bc it was that good.l

[@jenniemorris5352]

She is a brilliant actress!! So tallented!! Love her!!!

[@JayRapiz]

That scene is liberating.she deserves all the awards for that effin show. Im always a fan of this angel.

[@teeahtate]

I also liked the take the makeup scene. It was great seeing a scene that shows exactly what women go through. She had to get ready to confront Sam about the picture on the phone. I really liked it.

[@Thevelvetrope1983]

She is awesome

[@biancafelix8551]

Every episode of season six is so breathtaking

[@fewdayschampo4707]

I can’t believe we are coming to an end of this amazing show 😭 2020

[@andrea2878]

She is hilarious I love Viola

[@habsullassidechick6255]

How can you not love Viola?!

[@amberfwn]

I love Viola, her character and the show!!

[@allenyounge5247]

She is fantastic

[@Branclac]

A melhor série da Netflix, sem a menor dúvida! Viola é uma atriz excepcional! Incrível e aplaudida no mundo inteiro! Congrats!!! Thank u so much for that gift!!!

[@seanakashi548]

Just finished watching season 5 and it was amazing from the start.

[@micamensah6489]

Ellen really respects her,I haven't seen this level of respect before

[@r.wilcky278]

Viola! So beautiful, humble and talented! One of my favorite actresses! ♥️🤗

[@cheerios9674]

I just started watching the show and s1 was so good i loved it!!!! I hope the next season will be good as s1 though

[@ashleynichole3032]

I love you Viola!❤❤ You are such an inspiration.

[@clarencebearden4770]

i fucking love this woman. thank you viola for enabling me to feel beautiful as a african american woman

[@margaretpereira6777]

Love both of You Ellen and Viola. Zimbabwe

[@naturalbby1722]

She’s such a queen! So beautiful and confident

[@548peace]

i watched it twice ,she is amazing

[@chellebelle534]

3 seasons are on Netflix. ive spent the last 3 nights watching them.

[@Lidiacoelha27]

I love Viola so much!!!

[@karlajvh5697]

ugh she is such an admirable woman... and her personality is amazing, not to mention her acting 🤩🤩🤩

[@mildayakamsali2903]

just finished the series😭😭😭😭

[@dinab4444]

SAMEEEE

[@mildayakamsali2903]

Dina B so sad😭and i missed the cast! they were amazing😍

[@dinab4444]

Mildaya Kamsali the show left a hole in my heart that I need to fill ifkeifjeidjdidhidhei I need a new show to watch but nothing will be as good 😭🤧

[@mildayakamsali2903]

Dina B same here😭

[@bluepicis]

That scenes was just amazing. An Oscar winner scene!!

[@diyideen2.059]

Ohh I love how happy and full of energie she is 😍 She is so sympatic❤❤

[@mariadeguzman977]

Addicted to this show! The cast is awesome

[@yuga9218]

i love this woman so much !! she is so adorable and powerful wow

[@iwasborntobefly]

viola has such gravitas.

[@jaydanielle1908]

I absolutely love this woman. She's my new favorite actress. I'll watch anything she's in. 😍😍😍😍😍

[@lynnisioma8698]

We need more💕💞

[@elijahcataclismas]

This woman is everything!!! I love her 😻😻😻😻😻😻

[@swagataXIV]

I love Viola soooo much. ❤️

[@Lana-ps5dq]

I love her so much, she’s queen 👑

[@swarnachunen6738]

She's simply amazing!! I love her!!

[@whocut333]

She's amazing. I love Viola Davis so much.

[@shreyabisht3705]

What a powerful scene that was!! I am in love with this lady!! She is my lady crush man!! ❤️

[@itsdimitrychannel]

Oh my God! I love that show!

[@diamondbrownbb]

She's phenomenal and beautiful

[@NaveenRughobur]

Viola Davis is such a down to earth woman. She's a great actress! I think I'm gonna watch all her movies, I'm sure I won't regret. Can't wait for HTGWM. P.s Connor is one great man too. Just saying lol :3

[@kitchenlifewithnadine4619]

She's beautiful and amazing! I Love Viola Davis..currently watching S6😍😍😍

[@llady7884]

I love this woman. She' s wonderful ❤❤

[@leeschannel3384]

I love her sooo much❤️❤️❤️❤️ wish i can be like her, superb attorney.

[@hUnOOOOOOy]

i love the show because of Viola, i can't wait for the next episode :)

[@intothenewworld327]

Just finished all seasons on netflix 🥰👏🏽

[@perrytylor570]

I love the show also she s very talented i m glad to watched it

[@vintage1520]

Excellent show, my favorite ever

[@tee6790]

The one small thing I loved and noticed was how Viola and Aja (and probably other black women that I didn’t notice) went to sleep without their wigs or used a bonnet for their sew-ins. It just made it so real and natural.

[@ayci8442]

MY ALL TIME FAVORITE SHOW 😫

[@88motho]

Annalise (Viola) has a great smile indeed, the wig scene was one of my favourite, very interesting indeed.

[@MonaLisa-ey7jj]

I love her, one of my favorite actress's

[@tazniaheywood5499]

She is a queen!

[@AspenAren]

The scene where she took off her make-up was so powerful. This show really is amazing.

[@ramaalsaud92]

Such an amazing actress and series