Viola Davis Receives Sherry Lansing Leadership Award | Women in Entertainment

Viola Davis accepted the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award at The Hollywood Reporter's Women in Entertainment 2018.
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[@ayudone8673]

I dropped everything I was doing cause when Viola speaks, you better _damn well_ listen 🌝

[@olliewisdom6639]

Sometimes she doesn't have to speak. Lol but like you said you better pay attention!

[@eileensimon9252]

Anen

[@NubianQueentv]

Amen!

[@joycecunningham8785]

She's E.F Hutton.

[@PamelaTaylor]

she a good actress

[@AfroAngola]

Viola never disappoints with her speeches

[@Choxchip63]

AfroAngola nope never!

[@notthebrightestcrayoninthe4728]

NEVER

[@VirgoCatleesi]

AfroAngola 👍🏾

[@ladyclarke9903]

@Rodney Norman I saw that too! Hope it wasn't #intentional!

[@hleejr7470]

She is so beautiful. And I don't just mean her looks. Even what comes out of her mouth when she speak from her heart is beauuuuuuuutiful. ✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿

[@sagalmusse6977]

H Lee jr... totally agree with you... she makes me proud everytime she opens her mouth as a black woman💜

[@lovinglifejefferson6087]

Her Heart is #Beautiful

[@janderson947]

H Lee jr so true.

[@PamelaTaylor]

yes

[@taquaeanderson2683]

Yes I agree just an beautiful person... 💞✊

[@dynasty8651]

Auntie V didn't come to play! We love u Queen 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@rayjones9819]

The most powerful group of people in this world are Black Women. All praise our true Queens.

[@niablee]

DROP THAT MIC MS. VIOLA 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@leehayes1177]

A phenomenal woman who is unapologetically black.

[@notthebrightestcrayoninthe4728]

Such an inspiration ❤

[@stacihilliard3761]

@Ribb Rotgut just like talking about racism is poison and if we stop mentioning it it will just go away? Ok

[@JD-zd8tm]

@@stacihilliard3761 what about racism among your own kind called colorism?

[@stacihilliard3761]

@@JD-zd8tm what about?

[@JD-zd8tm]

@@stacihilliard3761 What about? You do a great job of self-denigration as a race . It's just easier for you to blame whites still when blacks have more opportunity today than ever before yet nothing will ever be good enough for you. You'll never amount to anything because of your own mental prisons

[@electric8668]

When a woman had enough. I can't decide which is most beautiful her or her speech.

[@Vfieldsone]

Her speech is her

[@kemisowunmi7735]

Say that and she is classy when she does it

[@caroltaylor205]

That truth OMG

[@williestandley8286]

Electric. Nice comment, but they really know better and know by truth but refuse to give up any white privilege and comfort. That's a problem we, black people, have to be solve despite them and the odds.

[@electric8668]

@@williestandley8286 Blacks should take steps to facilitate ways to capture and keep more of the money Blacks spend in the economy. Notice that every other group can come into Black neighborhoods and make money in them except Black people. Blacks have to become more than consumers on a wider scale and begin to do business with each other routinely. This is but a part of the solution.

[@ThatLadyDray]

Not a lie told. They weren't ready for that level of realness.

[@momi5866]

Viola Davis is a gift. Such a phenomenal human.

[@dlg5485]

Viola Davis is a force of nature...THE force of nature that Hollywood needs to heed in order to finally see itself for the fundamentally flawed, superficial world that it is. AND to see the authentic, inclusive, respectful world that it could be. Bravo.

[@Browneyezish]

D LG Well Written!

[@chazmcneil5948]

Viola Davis.....What can I say beside I love this beautiful black woman. This speech was everything. If you make people uncomfortable you are doing something right!!! You should get an OSCAR for this speech!!! We love you Viola.

[@diamonds0613]

“Don’t let anyone tell you who you are” -Viola Davis

[@billyboi194]

This speech was amazing; makes you think and recognize what we all need in the business. Viola is deserving of all accolades, always have been a fan of hers.

[@momof2240]

I absolutely love Viola Davis...this lady is my standard of beauty. She exudes Black Excellence....she is so unapologetic and it’s inspiring!

[@JG-si7cc]

Her speeches are iconic.

[@BLJ023]

I love the Formation background music cuz They Knew! She was bout to SLAYYY!!.... And can I say that's one proud Afro Crown upon her head... I love her.

[@indigo57]

Beautiful black women! Her skin is as smooth as silk. Black women celebrate your beauty!

[@HAITCH-]

Viola Davis is magic.

[@mainlyhereforthecomments2405]

She’s gorgeous and her speeches always inspire. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@fakshen1973]

Not one wasted word and an intensity that still resonates in my mind. I would love to learn from her first hand.

[@MakeHerProud]

She just made me so proud to be black ✊🏿

[@WellingtonOliveira_well_author]

If this world is fair, Viola will get nominated to the Oscar AGAIN next year for her brilliant work in the movies "Widows". :)

[@nicolebrown5987]

I have to see that movie and "boy erased" she's an amazing actor.

[@insidejah9293]

This world is NOT fair.... ESPECIALLY for Black people!

[@KevEonTHINKS]

Wellington Oliveira That Movie was offensive, this is probably her Fuck You to it, She on a whole new wave now, Her own production company

[@Kandiladi]

She showed who she was before any of that

[@persevere4655]

"Fences". But I hated her in "Doubt" and will never forget her in "The Help".

[@Jermeice]

I’m in tears!!! All I can say is I’m Proud of her!!!!!!!!

[@avalangrin4904]

Go Viola! Go!!!! ✊🏾👏🏾✊🏾👏🏾✊🏾

[@Dino.808]

The best speech I've ever seen out of Hollywood.

[@KITTIEKAT221]

Her skin is FLAWLESS!!!!!😍😍😍

[@Chann223]

Damn. She will always be one of my favorite actors, and favorite people on Earth.

[@mpahou1]

DITTO!

[@tinalars65]

They got schooled today. 😎 Teach Mrs Davis....Teach

[@JD-zd8tm]

"They " ??? LOL Niggas will always come in last . You really think Viola Davis cares about you? All y'all niggas who find success in the white world go move to the rich white neigborhoods because even they know niggas be crawlin' through your windows at night in da hood

[@jimmettejones6795]

Where is Gina Rodriguez....somewhere critiquing her speech...forgetting her grandmother has African flowing through that... blood...

[@gs68f86]

She took them to school, but are they learning?

[@gs68f86]

@@JD-zd8tm what are you talking about, you, your family, and everyone like you are nigga's.

[@AJ-sr3hl]

JD Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. God created the universe not white man. Stealing doesn’t mean ownership. Thy shall not steal. Exodus 20:15 If a lie is repeated for a very long period of time, people will start believing the lie. Unto thy seed for ever.-Like other skin diseases, leprosy is hereditary. If it be thought that the sentence is too strong, it should be remembered that the prophet is really pronouncing inspired judgment upon the sin of Gehazi, and milder language might have produced erroneous impressions. Covetousness and lying are never spared in Scripture, and it is well for mankind that it is so. (Comp. Acts 5) I king 5:27 The leprosy therefore of Naaman shall cleave unto thee, and unto thy seed for ever. And he went out from his presence a leper as white as snow. Apparently, nothing has changed. You still don’t care to obey God’s laws. You still continuously showing hatred at any given time.

[@sekaynamitchell8229]

“ Don’t let anybody tell u who you are!”👏🏾Amazing Ms Davis👑

[@qoqopepper]

SEE - THAT'S WHY I LOVE YOU VIOLA...Unapologetic! Authentic! Passionate! Beautiful! Full of love and definitely on purpose! I saw her for the first in-person when she was at The Kennedy Center in a production of August Wilson's KING HEDLEY II. I am not a fan - I AM a ‘student’ of her work and since a long-time follower of her career and its trajectory. Y’all don’t even know - this woman is a BRILLIANT actor…Incomparable - SO PLEASE STOP COMPARING HER TO OTHER PEOPLE. SHE IS IN A CLASS ALL BY HERSELF! LOVE LOVE LOVE NOTHING BUT LOVE. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jeremiahpolk8908]

Amen Fam

[@landocalrisian2014]

This was so phenomenally powerful. What an orator. Well said, Viola.

[@navipoet5060]

Love you Viola. Women Who Run With Wolves is an awesome book and one that should be read by all women.

[@tuandonvseverybody]

I love you Viola. A real definition of the black woman.

[@AdinaTeMusic]

When every word is a lesson and never a waste YOU MUST LISTEN WITH YOUR NOTEBOOK. I AM. Thank you my IDOL. YOU SPOKE!!!!!!! WHAT A WORD!

[@lastgreatest7821]

Viola Davis a woman that has escaped " The Box ."

[@lee48lee68]

Last Greatest -I LOVE this comment. It’s what everyone should strive for.

[@SherylBrown]

This is the real shit! Love it!!!

[@MsVirgoTrini]

@Sheryl Brown ....Oui

[@charlottebell7592]

OMG, THAT WAS A VERY POWERFUL SPEECH. VIOLA DAVIS IS A BLACK GIRL THAT ROCKS,, I LOVE HER.

[@stevedonahue7956]

what does skin color have to do with anything you fucking moron?

[@lindastaves5042]

@@stevedonahue7956 EVERYTHING

[@stevedonahue7956]

@@lindastaves5042 that makes you a racist then....cant see anybody for who they truly are....just see color...

[@lindastaves5042]

@@stevedonahue7956 you should probably look up the definition of racist. You should also listen to her speech. She is distinctly revealing the truth of the complexities of being black in HER particular line of work. Regardless of what you think, she's discussing racial injustices in HER workplace. So the answer to your question, what does race, or color have to do with it, is again EVERYTHING.

[@stevedonahue7956]

@@lindastaves5042 give me a break....if she wasn't black and a female she wouldn't even have an acting job

[@lindastaves5042]

We must write our own stories, tell our own truths, and not fear people who dont know you, dont want to know you. This isnt only Hollywood's story. This is America's story. This watering down of melinated people crosses every single genre of life. Are we tired yet? It's time we get to work on creating our own. That's our assignments. Thank you Queen Viola🙌🏽

[@Noura-bv9pv]

Amazing woman. Each speech is more eloquent and inspiring than the last

[@pinkcoko51]

VIOLA CAME THROUGH!!!👑👑👑👑

[@Joe161964]

MAAN...WOULD I HAVE KILLED TO HAVE BEEN IN THAT ROOM!!

[@tamaracook6408]

Joe161964 me too

[@cindyking7229]

I know right

[@beautifulsungoddess2015]

Joe161964 i wouldve loved it. This one will go down in history

[@30chubbs215]

You and me both

[@rebekahpowers7075]

Me 4

[@Lexdadon17]

😳😳😳😲😲😲😲 VIOLAAAAAAA GIRLLLLLLL WOWWWWW😳😳😳👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽😲😲😲😲

[@constancewilliamson1996]

If this speech don’t awaken something in your spirit 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 thank you Mrs Davis!!

[@witchplease9695]

She will be a legendary actress in History. I am so glad my future daughter will grow up with so many Black female role models.

[@goldenstar9379]

What a speech ,what a woman ...Thank you for standing up for us .👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@rhondacox8426]

We want to be seen and heard. Thank you so much for speaking the truth. I truly felt her heart and her pain. Speak our truth. Thanks thanks thanks!!!😘😘😘

[@candicemurphy1885]

This speech was everything!

[@aida087]

OMYGOD I got goosebumps!! I SO LOVE VIOLA DAVIS!!💖💖💖💖💖

[@marcbbaby5402]

Such an intelligent and profound woman, beyond her shallow peers and past the point of maintaining the status quo. Thanks you Ms. Davis for your being uncompromising.

[@lt3074]

Viola spoke the truth

[@ms.mookie8699]

👏👏👏 GREAT SPEECH CONGRATULATIONS MS VIOLA DAVIS 👍👍

[@rayavillger2794]

Spoken from the heart of hearts. Sentiments unveiled... I pray for my bold sister's safety and protection... TRUTH evokes evil. BRAVO VIOLA... BRAVO!!!

[@MindlessCrafting]

I love this woman...Way to go Viola Davis!

[@Choxchip63]

She looks amazing

[@Zythebadkid]

Powerful!! I love you Viola Davis! Melanated Women are so Beautiful!

[@unaparker357]

The FIRST ONE that goes through the CUT OF GLASS, gets the MOST CUTS.... all of it its POWERFUL and it speaks VOLUME and TRUTH. and indeed she DROP THE MIC......

[@dvatud904]

The true meaning of a phenomenal woman. 👏🏿👏🏿🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@selwynlawson2416]

This was priceless and a call to arms. Impeccable on all levels.

[@KennethMMuhammad]

I love this Sista! First time ever I saw her in Antoine Fisher i was watching a Goddess, and I knew it. I'm So happy she said what she said how she said it. WE ALL HEARD IT...DID ALL UNDERSTAND IT?

[@derricknregina]

Brother that's the first time I ever saw her too n I left the theatre thinking to myself who the hell was it that played his mother.

[@DarksideFistofFury68]

Right on, right on sister Viola, you atomized that mic massive respect seen.

[@beautifulsungoddess2015]

Phenomanal, phenomenal, phenomenal woman! Thats her/me/us!!!🌟💯💓👑 Kudos Queen V!! I love yooouuuuuuu!

[@laurenlewis7]

She's so good she absolutely slayed that speech so so freakin good❣😍❣

[@sophytv7064]

I like her accent full of courage and confident

[@lourianelay2731]

she's everything and more!

[@kelliyvonne]

Whhoooo thank you Viola you slayyyyed!!!!! I love you 💕❤️😘 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽✌🏾✌🏾🙏🏾

[@mandygwat7463]

Wow what a speech. Viola is the ultimate inspiration.

[@karenwatkins6818]

Ms.Viola Davis is a force to be reckoned with. I remember seeing her in various rolls over the years, and every character was played, to the letter. She has earned her way, on every level, on any part she played it came to its execution. To me, Ms. Davis has an amazing way of enlightening the character to her audience, there is nothing she leaves on the plate, we get it all If you see this Ms. V, let me say" you are a bad ass" again a force to be reckoned with. From your delivery of the character you play, or the woman who you are, she who walks as you and those eloquent, mesmerizing and sacredness of your words mean to me, that you Ms.V are phenomenal, phenomenal woman that's you. GOD bless

[@chanelgraham4463]

Mic adequately dropped 🎤🔥✊🏾

[@T_Cup]

Okay, lemme mark my calendar coz Viola just made history.

[@breannahawkins7085]

Preach Viola, Preach!

[@nkiru61]

That melanin is breathtaking.

[@truthcosmos]

She meant what she said and quite frankly she's RIGHT ON ALL LEVELS!!

[@swarze]

I love this woman. She is SUCH a fine actress, and this speech is a GEM!!!!!!!!

[@williesmith9638]

IF YOU DON'T KNOW NOW YOU KNOW

[@onyeilonyeil9468]

WONDERFUL SPEECH.

[@chriswhite3198]

Courage pass it on!

[@debragipson3498]

You are AMAZING!

[@TheBrownbabyboo]

She’s the winner of so much after that speech but y’all know how the man is...I sure hope she survives after this speech!!!

[@kreatingkim1895]

Survive? She's not about the business of surviving. She's in full on THRIVE mode! Can't nothing or nobody control the outcome of her life's narrative but her, and she's charging all of us to do the same by going through that plate glass, unafraid!

[@kevinmoses35]

I love her she is a beautiful black sista!!!!!!

[@briana5957]

I love Viola Davis Soooo much. I do believe it started with something as simple as daring to wear her natural hair, which is beautiful. She just had enough of hiding any portion of who she is as a black woman. And that small step of wearing her natural hair on national television has culminated into this "No Bullshit" mind set. It's about loving and accepting who you are and not allowing anyone's expectations of you to block your shine on the world. I can feel that... Roll On Sis!!... DO YOUR THING!!! 😘 ✊✊✊👏👏👏👏👏

[@Battleinaction]

I love you Viola. TELL the truth...

[@SikiDlanga]

A landmark speech. Undoubtedly the most powerful speech ever made in Hollywood. It was unapologetic and clear. I think if there was a deaf person their ears would have popped open, it was an ear-opening speech. I think up till now she had made herself visible. Here she made herself audible.

[@mimzyLassiter]

Wow!!!!! Just Wow!!!! Go head, Viola!!!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾😁😆

[@itsrheachelle]

SAY THAT QUEEN!!!

[@sapmolina]

Always fantastic. I love her

[@lornahawkins.1_and_only]

Love her wild or leave her be

[@12sisters1bride7]

She's rockin that angela davis fro!

[@takeshaanderson3530]

Every word resonated. We are amazing just being our authentic selfs.

[@thealchemist333]

Amen!! That whole speech was powerful. You have to love her wild or you have to leave her be!! That was the truth!!!

[@river3650]

6 people feel some kinda way lolll. #sorrynotsorry

[@notthebrightestcrayoninthe4728]

Bwahahahaha

[@beautifulsungoddess2015]

😂😂😂at least 6

[@RoyceHuggard]

Up to 23 now. But we already know what that is. Yet, we persevere.

[@beautifulsungoddess2015]

The more that thumbs down nbr grows the more delighted i get😂They be alright

[@spowell5406]

Go Viola!!!!

[@andrebeckles8239]

Powerful.

[@kenyalove7343]

Some of them don't even get it!.....Go Viola it took a lot of guts to get up there and give a powerful speech like this!!!!!

[@tiffanyr4355]

Amazing speach! wow this is someone I wouldnt mind young girls looking up to who is a real inspiration/ influencer. Nevermind the kim ks' of the world just saying

[@lesliebest5562]

Brava, Miss Viola! 😃😃😃😃😃

[@darlenehumes1457]

POWERFUL! POWERFUL! Speech. From A POWERFUL Force Of A Woman(Mrs. Viola Davis)To Be Wreck-In With! May “GOD” Continue To BLESS You Mrs. Viola, Your Husband, & Your Family! Much Luv💜😊

[@AyaneAklko]

Love to her speak 😍😍😍

[@darmadusa]

Queen Viola, you make us PROUD! 👑✊🏿

[@awhalen48]

Love you Viola Davis! You are the Truth, Thank you!