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South By Southwest during the Empowering the Next Generation to Build a Better Future featured session. “Asali: Power of The Pollinators,” is an animated action-adventure short film that follows honey bee Asali after she meets a group of pollinators and a human environmental scientist. The unlikely group slowly saves Asali, her family and their home from a deadly monstrous force. Penn stars alongside Whoopi Goldberg, Monique Coleman (“High School Musical”), Ronen Rubinstein (“9-1-1 Lone Star”), Joy Ofodu (Mighty Express) and activist Lupita Pineda. Viola Davis and Julius Tennon serve as executive producers. In addition to starring and directing the short, Penn is also animating and producing the film with her production company Upenndo! Productions. 

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor Newly minted EGOT Viola Davis was bestowed with the ASC Board of Governors Award at Sunday night’s American Society of Cinematographers ceremony. Speaking to a room filled with artisans, Davis told the audience, “If you want to know me, don’t ask me how I do my hair or where I live, ask me what I live for. On hand to present was “The Woman King” director Gina Prince-Bythewood, who awards-hopped from the ACE Eddies. Davis was met with rapturous applause and said, “Sometimes you have to look at your life backward, and suddenly everything is in perspective.” In a nearly 10-minute speech, Davis talked about growing up in poverty and around domestic violence “and not seeing any way out.” She said, “What happens is you pray to be able to bust a hole through this wall with something. That’s what you imagine, ‘I gotta make a difference,’ but for me, I wanted to heal.”

The stars are hitting the red carpet!

Viola Davis brightens up the room in a stunning yellow dress at the 2023 Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday night (February 26) at Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles.

Viola Davis brightens up the room in a stunning yellow dress at the 2023 Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday night (February 26) at Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles.

JuVee Productions, the production company owned by Viola Davis and film producer Julius Tennon, has signed a two-year, exclusive first-look television and new media deal with Entertainment One.

The Woman King found her real-life Prince Charming! Viola Davis and Julius Tennon felt an instant spark when they met on the set of City of Angels.

Viola Davis knew the true meaning of Woman King as she dripped in elegance at the 2023 Critics' Choice Awards.The 57-year-old star was nominated for Best Actress for her leading role in the 2022 Sony Pictures film The Woman King.She lost out on the award to Cate Blanchett, who played renowned musician Lydia Tár in the Focus Features film Tár. Elegant: Viola Davis knew the true meaning of Woman King as she dripped in elegance at the 2023 Critics' Choice Awards Viola spent her night with her husband, Julius Tennon, 69, as the pair enjoyed the event together and looked extra happy while posing for photos.The Ma Rainey's Black Bottom star wore a glittering brown gown by Valentino, which included a floor-length cape, ruffled detailing on the neckline, and a slit near the shoulder.

Viola Davis looked regal in a royal blue gown as The Woman King star attended the 80th Golden Globe Awards on Tuesday in Beverly Hills, California.The 57-year-old actress donned a form-fitting gown designed by Jason Wu that featured a small train that was soaked amid rainy weather in the region.Viola accessorized with Chopard jewelry that included sparkling dangling earrings and bracelet. Regal look: Viola Davis looked regal in a royal blue gown as The Woman King star attended the 80th Golden Globe Awards on Tuesday in Beverly Hills, CaliforniaShe was nominated for a Golden Globe in the Best Actress - Motion Picture Drama category that was won by Cate Blanchett for her work in Tar.Olivia Coleman, Ana de Armas and Michelle Williams also were nominated in the category.

Viola Davis was radiant in a colorful ensemble as she stepped onto the star-studded red carpet at the 34th Annual Palm Springs Film Festival alongside her husband of nearly 20 years, Julius Tennon, on Thursday. The Oscar-winning actress, 57, opted for one-of-a-kind gown with hues of blue and red before accepting the Chairman's Award during the special ceremony that was held at the Palm Springs Convention Center. The talented star was supported by Tennon at the event, shortly after the couple opened up their lavish Los Angeles home for Architectural Digest's latest issue.   Radiant: Viola Davis, 57, made a show-stopping appearance as she attended the 34th Annual Palm Springs Film Festival alongside other stars earlier Thursday The Help actress donned a vibrant, short-sleeved blue and red dress to attend the festival.  The gown contained a V-neck cut, along with pockets on the sides, which Viola placed her hands into when posing for an assortment of stylish snaps on the red carpet. The Golden Globe winner added a pair of gold and turquoise, dangly earrings to coincide with the color scheme of her overall, glammed up look for the evening. The How To Get Away With Murder alum additionally slipped into a pair of chic, closed-toed black heels.  Supportive: The Oscar winner's husband of nearly twenty years supported his wife by also  attending the star-studded festival  A pop of color! The Help actress donned a colorful, short-sleeved blue and red dress to attend the festivalViola's husband and fellow actor was dapper in a classic, navy plaid suit jacket along with dark gray dress pants.

Viola Davis and husband Julius Tennon showed off their LA home in the latest issue of Architectural Digest.The award winning actress and Julius, who have lived in the home for five years, worked with designer Michaela Cadiz to transform the house into their home.Viola, 57, said of the serene abode: 'Our definition of a home is a sanctuary, and this is definitely a sanctuary. Stunning: Viola Davis and husband Julius Tennon showed off their LA home in the latest issue of Architectural DigestViola and Julius, who wed in 2003, share daughter Genesis, 12.

Viola Davis closed out her weekend by receiving a prestigious honor, and she was joined by her family.The 57-year-old actress hit the red carpet with her 68-year-old husband Julius Tennon and their 12-year-old daughter Genesis at the Public Counsel's Annual William O. Douglas Award Dinner on Sunday night.The Fences actress was honored with the William O.

Jennifer Lawrence and Viola Davis sat down for an intimate conversation as part of Variety's Actors on Actors series, where they bonded over the complexities of motherhood.Lawrence, 32, welcomed her first child, son Cy, with her husband Cooke Maroney in April, while Davis, 57, and her husband of nearly 20 years, Julius Tennon, share 12-year-old daughter Genesis.At one point during the sit-down, Davis recalled the moment when she'd accidentally locked her daughter in the car as a baby and how those 'seconds' of fear left her 'traumatized.'This inspired Lawrence to share a time when she'd forgotten to buckle in newborn Cy in the backseat of her own vehicle. She joked that it's at least 'good to know that we all almost kill our kids.' Bonding: Jennifer Lawrence and Viola Davis sat down for an intimate conversation as part of Variety's Actors on Actors series , where they bonded over the complexities of motherhoodDavis opened the conversation by lamenting about how people are no longer able to connect with one another because we're all 'perpetrating a fraud,' including when it comes to their families.'Listen, everything that we do as actors helps people feel less alone,' The Help actress began.

Viola Davis was the epitome of beauty as she owned the red carpet during the 13th annual Governors Awards in Los Angeles on Saturday night.The Academy Award- winner, 57, strutted her stuff in a busty black halter gown boasting a neon pink, yellow and blue stripe pattern.To compliment the vibrant look, Viola rocked blinding yellow chandelier earrings. Wow! Viola Davis was the epitome of beauty as she owned the red carpet during the 13th annual Governors Awards in Los Angeles on Saturday nightHer coiled raven tresses were styled voluminously.She tucked her belongings away in a glitzy clutch.

Academy Award-winning actress Viola Davis was among the celebrities to lend their support for the inaugural Black Love, Inc. Inaugural Black Love Honors Brunch.Hosted by Niecy Nash-Betts at the Hudson Loft in Downtown Los Angeles, 'the awards program honors the contributions of culture-shifting figures who are dedicated to championing love in all its forms across six categories: Self Love, Partnership, Community Impact, Wellness, Storytelling, and Icons, according to organization's press release.This year's honorees include Davis and husband Julius Tennon, Kendrick Sampson, Lauren London, Erica Campbell and husband Warryn Campbell, and DeVon Franklin.

EXCLUSIVE: Maya Penn, the 22-year old award-winning animator, environmental activist and multi-hyphenate, has set her first directing project: the animated short film Asali: Power of The Pollinators. The short is an original project from Penn’s purpose-driven animation studio Upenndo! Productions and is set to be executive produced by Viola Davis, Julius Tennon and their JuVee Productions.

London’s Leicester Square. Lead actress Viola Davis beamed with pride for her latest project as she posed on the red carpet alongside co-stars Lashana Lynch, John Boyega, Thuso Mbedu, Sheila Atim, and more. The Gina Prince-Bythewood-directed movie is set in the 1800s and tells the story of a group of all-female warriors who aim to protect the African kingdom of Dahomey with skills and fierceness unlike anything the world has ever seen.

Viola Davis looks stunning in a black and white gown at the premiere of her new movie, The Woman King, held at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on Monday (October 3) in London, England.

Viola Davis is addressing the controversy surrounding her new film.

“Woman King.”The star and producer of the female war epic has responded to critics and the recent #BoycottWomanKing movement.Users across social media have been calling for fans to not buy a ticket to the film. They believe that the film is historically inaccurate and glorifies the role that the African kingdom — the Dahomey — had in the slave trade in the 19th century.The Oscar winner, 57, and her husband (as well as producing partner) Julius Tennon defended the flick to Variety in a recent interview.“I agree with [director] Gina Prince-Bythewood’s saying is you’re not going to win an argument on Twitter,” Davis said.