Archive for the 'Fences' Category

I came across this beautiful photoshoot for Viola’s film Fences. Gallery Links: Viola Davis Online > 2016 | Fences > Promotional Images

I have come across some new production stills from Fences and have added them to our gallery. Gallery Links: Viola Davis Online > Films > 2016 | Fences > Production Stills

One year ago this week Viola’s film Fences was released in theaters. Viola won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Rose Maxson. I have added captures of this wonderful film to our gallery. Gallery Links: Viola Davis Online > Films > 2016 | Fences > Captures | The Film

When Oscar Sunday arrives on Feb. 26, no one will be surprised if Viola Davis wins Best Supporting Actress, thanks to her powerful work in Fences. The three-time Oscar nominee is overdue for a win, and her complete embodiment of the character of Rose should be the role that earns her the statue. In an […]

I have added a handful of new images from Viola’s role in her film Fences to the gallery. Gallery Links: Viola Davis Online > Films > 2016 | Fences

A new article from the Los Angeles Times where Viola & Denzel share their three favorite scenes from their new film Fences. Denzel Washington and Viola Davis played married couple Troy and Rose Maxson 114 times in the 2010 Broadway revival of August Wilson’s “Fences.” That number came up often in a recent conversation with […]

Viola spoke with TV Guide.com on why the story of Fences is important. Viola Davis made history in 2015 when she became the first black actress to win the lead drama actress Emmy for How to Get Away with Murder. She’s once again rewriting the awards annals this year: She’s the first black actress to […]

Congratulations to Viola on her Academy Award nomination for her role in Fences! And congrats to the cast & crew of Fences for it’s 4 nominations! Best Actress In A Supporting Role Viola Davis (Fences) Naomie Harris (Moonlight) Nicole Kidman (Lion) Octavia Spencer (Hidden Figures) Michelle Williams (Manchester By The Sea)

I added a few HQ images from the Preview Screening Of ‘Fences’ And Q&A that Viola attended yesterday and also some beautiful portraits. Enjoy! Gallery Links: Viola Davis Online > 2017 > January 14 | Preview Screening Of ‘Fences’ And Q&A Viola Davis Online > 2017 > January 14 | Preview Screening Of ‘Fences’ And […]

“Art has got to be inclusive. The landscape of America is not what it was. The demographics have changed.” Hollywood isn’t exactly known for its progressive approach to onscreen representation (see: #OscarsSoWhite rounds one and two), but 2016 delivered several films that break the norm—including Fences. The Denzel Washington-directed movie is based on a play […]