A Quote by Viola Davis

You have to understand being an actress, and being an African American actress of a certain hue, I think that you have to be bold with your choices. Even when you're not bold with your choices, have people see it as bold.

Viola Davis

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Viola Davis
American - Actress
Born: August 11, 1965

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