10 Times Viola Davis Inspired Us

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What’s Black Girl Magic?! Just look at Viola Davis! Sis made the ultimate purchase on her birthday by buying the house where she was born — a place “once inhabited by slaves,” according to TMZ.

She shared the news on social media on Tuesday.

“The above is the house where I was born August 11, 1965,” she tweeted alongside an image of the home. “It is the birthplace of my story. Today on my 55th year of life…I own it…all of it.”

That is Black Girl Magic at it’s finest.

But, the actress, who turns 55-years-old today, has been shining in other areas too. From acting, to community service, and simply showing off her 50+ fab style, she’s shown the world that she’s a boss.

Davis is the first Black actress to achieve a triple crown in acting — winning an Oscar, Emmy, and two Tony Awards.

And, not only does she body big and small screen roles, but Davis is about her community. She started the $30K in 30 Days Project in partnership with the Hunger Is program to raise funds to eradicate hunger in America. Davis also invested in the arts by donating funds to her alma mater, Central Falls High School, for its theater program.

Time magazine named Davis one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2012 and 2017 but she has been influencing us for decades. From showing up on the red carpet in all her natural-hair glory, to winning awards left and right, Viola Davis has set the bar high, and it doesn’t look like she’ll be coming down anytime soon.

In honor of her 55th birthday, we’re counting down 10 times she showed up and showed out on the red carpet.

1. VIOLA DAVIS AT THE 69TH ANNUAL PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS, 2017

Viola Davis attended the 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards in a radiant orange gown that looked magical against her brown skin.

2. VIOLA DAVIS AT THE 90TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS, 2018

Viola Davis arrived to the 90th Annual Academy Awards in a beautiful, bubblegum pink sequins Michael Kors gown.

3. VIOLA DAVIS AT THE BRITISH ACADEMY BRITANNIA AWARDS, 2018

Viola Davis attended the 2018 British Academy Britannia Awards in a white flawless Bibhu Mohapatra gown.

4. VIOLA DAVIS AT NBC'S 75TH ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS, 2018

Viola Davis gave serious looks at the 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards. She wore a form-fitting black gown partnered with a beautiful curly afro.

5. VIOLA DAVIS AT THE ROME FILM FEST, 2019

Viola Davis attended the Rome Film Fest is a white, empire-waist gown.

6. VIOLA DAVIS AT THE 71ST EMMY AWARDS, 2019

Viola Davis attended the 71st Emmy Awards in a  one-shoulder, black velvet and white satin paneled dress by Alberta Ferretti.

7. VIOLA DAVIS AT TYLER PERRY STUDIOS GRAND OPENING GALA, 2019

Viola Davis attended Tyler Perry Studios Grand Opening Gala in a crimson red Jay Godfrey jumpsuit with a matching skirt.

8. VIOLA DAVIS AT THE EE BRITISH ACADEMY FILM AWARDS, 2019

Viola Davis attended the EE British Academy Film Awards in a black and white Armani Privé gown.

9. VIOLA DAVIS AT THE 14TH ANNUAL L'OREAL PARIS WOMEN OF WORTH AWARDS, 2019

Viola Davis attended the 14th Annual L’Oréal Paris Women Of Worth Awards in a black Alberta Ferretti Limited Edition Fall 2018 suit.

10. VIOLA DAVIS AT THE PREMIERE OF ABC'S "HOT GET GET AWAY WITH MURDER" SERIES FINALE, 2020

Viola Davis attended the premiere of the series finale of ABC’s “How To Get Away With Murder’ in a single-shoulder red jumpsuit.