Chadwick Boseman and Viola Davis turn Ma Rainey's Black Bottom into an acting masterclass: Review By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to ...

Viola Davis is accustomed to making history. The 59-year-old South Carolina native and Juilliard graduate got her start on the stage, winning a Tony Award in 2001 for her part in August Wilson’s King ...

the legendary "Mother of the Blues," Ma Rainey (Academy Award® winner Viola Davis). Late to the session, the fearless, fiery Ma engages in a battle of wills with her white manager and producer ...

in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” which earned her a fourth Oscar nomination. Noel West for The New York Times Davis gave a rousing speech, an ode to artists, when she won the best supporting ...

Viola Davis, born August 11 ... Squad” and returned for “The Suicide Squad” in 2021. Her role in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” garnered her a fourth Oscar nomination.

"Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" is a part of the 10-play Pittsburgh Cycle written by August Wilson; it was first performed in 1984. In the Netflix adaptation, Viola Davis plays Ma Rainey, a real blues ...

Cynthia Erivo made Oscar history on Thursday morning with her Best Actress bid for Wicked. She is now only the second Black female performer to receive multiple bids in this category, after Viola ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Viola Davis became one of Hollywood's ... of compelling characters in films such as “The Help,” “ Ma Rainey's Black Bottom ” and “Doubt,” while captivating TV ...

"Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" is a new Netflix film inspired by the true-life story of the blues legend, with Washington serving as a producer. Davis leads the cast, which includes Glynn Turman and ...

Meryl Streep presented the award to Davis, who she called a pure artist who “delivers the truth every time.” Both actors worked together in the 2008 film “Doubt,” where Streep first became in awe of ...

The 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' star was awarded the prestigious honor during Wednesday's ceremony. His wife, Taylor Simone Ledward, once again accepted the honor on his behalf. Viola Davis talks ...

(AP) — Viola Davis’ journey to becoming one of Hollywood ... as “Fences,”“The Woman King,” “The Help” and “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” while captivating TV audiences through ...