Hollywood icon Viola Davis will receive the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 82nd Golden Globes on January 5, recognizing her groundbreaking career and dedication to her craft. Celebrated for her powerful roles in films like Fences, The Woman King, and Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Davis is also known for her Emmy-winning performance in How to Get Away with Murder. Golden Globes President Helen Hoehne praised Davis as a “luminary” whose work has shattered barriers and inspired generations of actors.
At 59, Davis holds the rare EGOT status, with an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and two Tony Awards. Her Grammy win for narrating her memoir Finding Me in 2023 capped her illustrious achievements. Beyond acting, Davis is an advocate for social justice, partnering with initiatives to combat childhood hunger and earning the William O. Douglas Award for her activism. Together with her husband, Julius Tennon, she runs JuVee Productions, a company focused on diverse storytelling.
The upcoming Golden Globes ceremony will dedicate a special event to honor Davis and the winner of the Carol Burnett Award for television. This marks the first time these prestigious lifetime achievement awards will be celebrated in a separate gala, underscoring the significance of Davis’s contributions to the entertainment industry.
