Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This year’s nod for ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ marks her fourth nomination with one win for ‘Fences’ in 2017 Viola Davis continues ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — From her moving performance in “The Help,” to her Oscar-winning role in “How to Get Away with Murder,” Viola Davis has climbed to the top of the list of Hollywood ...

Advisor: Professor Phoebe Young • Viola is PhD student studying gender representations, censorship, and pop culture trends in the twentieth century, with a particular focus on female-led comic books ...

Viola Davis made Oscar history. Viola Davis was nominated for Best Actress for her titular portrayal in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom starring Chadwick Boseman. This marks the 55-year-old’s fourth nod from ...