Viola Davis & Julius Tennon on 20 Years of Marriage, Meeting Michael Jordan & Viola’s EGOT Win

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Viola talks about calling her husband Julius “George Jefferson,” being married for 20 years, how they met, Julius’ birthday being on December 24th, being married 20 years, Viola being a shy person, working together in the new movie Air, meeting Michael Jordan, Michael wanting Viola to play his mother, Viola winning the EGOT, and her candy addiction.
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@Ayaamid Жыл бұрын

her energy around julius is just different she was already amazing and funny but with him beside her you can tell how great they are together and how more fun and herself she is!

@TheMichelleRena Жыл бұрын

I was just thinking the same thing. I absolutely love when they're together.

@kardon4996 Жыл бұрын

It's true !!!!!! Bless them !!!!!!!!!❤

@haiyaniwewe Жыл бұрын

Same thought! I love it!!

@afeshiabullen6117 Жыл бұрын

You can see how much they adore each other. It's so cute

@nn22939 8 ай бұрын

@@roshiseneviratne2943when she has a puppet she controls, why won’t she be happy

@BasesLoadedLacquer Жыл бұрын

her laugh is literally everything. i adore this woman & it's painfully obvious that julius does, too. i'm so grateful for how far she's come since the "mainstream success" of htgawm. there is nothing that this queen can't do. 🥰

@itsmeprasad1987 Жыл бұрын

Why painfully obvious.

@BasesLoadedLacquer Жыл бұрын

@@itsmeprasad1987 is this a question?

@debbydeberardinis8221 Жыл бұрын

Her laugh should be bottled and sold.

@ciaraj3282 Жыл бұрын

Her laugh is beautiful 😍

@ninga55 Жыл бұрын

I love these 2. I never saw Viola's husband before, but they have to be the best Hollywood couple ever. So adorable

@debbiedoodiedandi Жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness- I'm in love with this couple. I'm so glad they did this interview together

@poorthing Жыл бұрын

They do an online AD tour of their home, it's fun to see how & where our favorite celebs live. *Architectural Digest

@HH-gv8mx Жыл бұрын

@@poorthing oh how cool. Is this like the new MTV cribs? Lol I’ll have to check it out.

@nellyc1002 Жыл бұрын

Me too ❤

@allthegoodonesweregone Жыл бұрын

Her dark skin in that red dress is nothing but beautiful.. 😍 😩 A beautiful woman and a lovely couple to have lasted so long in Hollywood! It feels like we rarely see couples on these late night shows.

@withershin Жыл бұрын

I hate wearing pink/salmon but I look good in it... still... she looks stellar in that red outfit. Also yes. These two roll off each other like I could only hope for.

@frenchtoast7742 Жыл бұрын

She is GORGEOUS!!

@nellyc1002 Жыл бұрын

So beautiful love the lipstick 💄 matches the dress!

@shantayedincsoy1611 Жыл бұрын

Melenin is in! Smoking!

@OreBrigham Жыл бұрын

Looks like a Chocolate dipped strawberry. Beautiful!!

@janetstonerook4552 Жыл бұрын

Viola and Julius are such a fun couple! I love the way they just bubble over together and do the same movements as one. They obviously have a deep connection. Can't wait to see them act together as M. Jordan's parents!

@1999nami Жыл бұрын

Her laugh is so contagious! I love her!

@kmabythesea Жыл бұрын

THIS IS THE COUPLE OF THE CENTURY! So glad for their happiness and success.

@HH-gv8mx Жыл бұрын

What a great couple! And her husband seems like such a gentleman. They don’t make men like this anymore.

@kardon4996 Жыл бұрын

I don't wanna agree with you!🤮 But I have to !

@opeade9779 Жыл бұрын

Are you a lady that a man like that can marry,it takes two to tango you know. You attract someone like you

@rairahman1450 Жыл бұрын

@@opeade9779 I don't think you read/comprehended what she wrote ... it's got nothing to do with "two to tango" if there's no one nearby worthy to tango with.

@opeade9779 Жыл бұрын

@Rai Rahman I do understand what she was saying,she is effectively saying there are no men like that any more , my point is there are still good men and getting such also require you to be a good woman too. You attract what you are period

@soniaalvarado5372 Жыл бұрын

20 years and they act like newlyweds! ❤ I love it!

@johntoth9523 Жыл бұрын

We can thank Jimmy for this wonderful segment. He tees it up for amazing people, and then gets out of the way so they can truly shine. So few hosts are able to do that.

@j.cutrone Жыл бұрын

I just love them! I hope Viola wins her second Oscar soon. 💙

@poorthing Жыл бұрын

I predict additions to her EGOT in her future

@j.cutrone Жыл бұрын

@LavenderShakespeare she won Best Supporting Actress for ‘Fences’ in 2017.

@MsSmith781 Жыл бұрын

Me too!

@iago07 Жыл бұрын

BEST ACTRESS.. will be deserved!

@poorthing Жыл бұрын

@@iago07 Viola HAS an Oscar, but when she gets a great lead actress role and performs with her usual panache, it certainly isn't beyond belief that she could add a Best Actress Oscar to her EGOT. If you love Viola you may find her ancestry fascinating on that show 'Who Do You Think You Are,' - I hope I got the programs name right.

@sgarrita2561 Жыл бұрын

Omg they are so adorable and hysterical together 😂😂❤

@ndo533 Жыл бұрын

They're like grandma and grandpa already 😭😭 the comfort and ease in their chemistry is so palpable and flavorful. They're just...balanced. I can imagine sitting at the foot of their rocking chairs just watching them be so playful 😍

@Wiseguyy007 Жыл бұрын

What an incredible couple. 🎉 May God Keep them forever.

@MissKimLifeStyle Жыл бұрын

Viola & Julius are so adorable. It’s wonderful to see a couple who can can laugh & have fun together. Julius is not threatened by Viola’s achievements, he supports her, and they’ve built a beautiful life together.

@CJCurlee Жыл бұрын

im listening to her book on audio right now and I will just say.... DO IT! Its fantastic and hard to find a place to pause. She narrates it and its just her TELLING A STORY and WOW what a story! Viola Davis is my own personal hero

@babe9293 Жыл бұрын

Her book is fantastic! I have the hard copy and audio version. Just had to hear it in her voice-there’s such a richness in her voice. She’s a fantastic story teller.

@Dannielle.S Жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree, it’s like no other audio biography I’ve listened to. I chose the audio book because I wanted to hear it in her voice instead of mine. I love her voice so much lol: I forget I’m listening to a “book” all the time. She’s the most natural storyteller I’ve ever heard. And it’s so beautifully written. So worth the purchase.

@sarahadams2693 Жыл бұрын

Same! Just finished it… I laughed, cried and felt inspired! She is truly one of a kind - so in love with her ❤

@norasanchez7459 Жыл бұрын

Can you please share the book title, you got me at audio hehehe & yeah her voice is amazing🌹🌹 God has surely done real good with Ms. Davis, and may God continue to bless her/them richly🙏

@Dannielle.S Жыл бұрын

@@norasanchez7459 it’s called Finding Me!

@seancherry8821 Жыл бұрын

Adorable watching soul mates interact. So alike, yet so different at the same time.

@2005SHERWIN Жыл бұрын

What a great couple. Don’t you just love the chemistry between them? This interview was just the therapy I didn’t know I needed. Had me smiling the whole time.

@ReadingF.758 Жыл бұрын

You can see how they let each other shine and you can see there is strong chemistry and adoration for each other. See how he wants to plan a lovely surprise for her...he knows he is a king because he has a queen. so precious.

@Creyole Жыл бұрын

I love how Viola looks at him. It’s looks like they have a lot of private jokes among them. They complete each other’s sentences. It’s such a vibe!

@shakinahs Жыл бұрын

Congrats 🎉 to 20yrs. I love them both. I saw them together giving a tour of their home, which is beautiful inside and out. I love their chemistry and laughing spirit together, not to mention 20 years of experiences, challenges, and good times. I honestly want to watch “Air” more bc of them, knowingly MJ is not appearing in it. ❤️

@mg02353p Жыл бұрын

Aww these two make my heart melt! They way he said “I have a few things in mind” for their anniversary 🥹🥰 Love their love! ❤❤❤

@brandylis Жыл бұрын

This was such a delightful interview. Love their spirit and chemistry together. Had me smiling the entire time. ❤️❤️

@michaelf8351 Жыл бұрын

The word that comes to mind when I see her is Greatness. I love her in movies. Such power and intensity. I hope she has continued success.

@EllaRCrafty67 Жыл бұрын

Omg! They’re still exciting to each other ! That’s inspiring! I adore her and I am just mesmerized by every role she plays! Be blessed with many more happy years!!! ❤❤❤

@beverlymagnuson5054 Жыл бұрын

Their love is in the Air. A beautiful and inspirational couple. Absolutely adore viola’s joyful and mischievous laugh!❤️

@siponlovenotonhate856 Жыл бұрын

Love them both - Viola is such a force but with so much humor and grace ❤

@ginawagner6956 Жыл бұрын

Wow, she is class all the way. What a fabulous lady we can all admire. Her husband is so sweet!

@mariajappinen3931 Жыл бұрын

I hope they come back together to the show even when they have nothing to promote. Great interview!! ❤

@wikedwun Жыл бұрын

She’s the best! Her energy and mood is everything always so joyful and happy!!

@scruffd0g193 Жыл бұрын

One of the best of all time, EGOT Winner.

@filmcrew3531 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful couple! Viola!!! Julius!!! Love you both! More of them together Kimmel!

@agnesmooney1533 Жыл бұрын

Jimmy Kimmel is such a nice guy you can see why he has so many friends. It's so good to see him enjoy having these guests.

@Keyshaw30 Жыл бұрын

This made me smile!!! You can tell they’re happy in love!!! Can’t wait to see Air!

@musaelsaidi Жыл бұрын

Brilliant. They gave this 73 year old man many laughs and confidence that hope still remains for our world. G-d bless them both.

@qtrust Жыл бұрын

Great couple dynamic. They support and balance each other. Julius is a great partner, especially in a situation that would make many so called ‘men’ insecure. Hope to see more of them together.

@babe9293 Жыл бұрын

Love this! What a delightful, fun couple. Congrats on 20 years of marriage. Can’t wait to see the movie!

@shandramare Жыл бұрын

Watching them together is pure joy! They are such a lovely couple and compliment each other well. Makes me believe in love.❤❤🥰

@christa4338 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love Viola's smile when she's with her hubby! 💕

@laurinepiper6612 Жыл бұрын

What a great couple…..they have great chemistry! Thank you Jimmy for having them on the show!

@PennyLane88 Жыл бұрын

Omg Viola you are giving me hope 😂 I’m a 34 year old woman with bad credit and no car 😂

@SadeWithTheReceipts Жыл бұрын

I love them :) Oh wow, he just said the new movie comes out on April 5th, TODAY IS 4/5/2023! YIPPEEEE!!! Madam Viola you look lovely darling, and I love the chemistry you and your husband Julius have. I am happy that you are loved and happy. Sending love from Central Florida ;) Now lemme log into my amazon account, because baaaby, if Viola Davis can't do ANYTHING ELSE, aunty can act baby!!

@DeidraAnn Жыл бұрын

This interview with these 2 just warmed my heart this Saturday morning❤ They seem like such an amazing loving couple!

@whynot8901 Жыл бұрын

they are the most humble and down to earth couple

@lanegeda5452 Жыл бұрын

After 20 years...still smiling so bright ❤

@tiarasgibbs8487 Жыл бұрын

Aww I love those two so much been together since 1999, married back in 2003 they are really truly real life couple goals 🥰🥰😍😍❤️❤️

@lisagriffin8221 Жыл бұрын

They happiness, joy and love that these two radiate! I wasn't even thinking of watching Air but now I want to just for them!

@travisgrant5608 Жыл бұрын

Viola is one of America's best actresses ever. Love her work! 👍🤗❤

@jesuscage Жыл бұрын

8:57 "and an actor to be named later" talking about Matt Damon 😂😂

@TK-yh4hn Жыл бұрын

This is everything for me 😊❤ I love when she talks about her husband and now he's here!!!!😍

@rantsandfaves Жыл бұрын

Her energy with him is the best. Giggly & flirty. Boy I'm bout to watch the hell out of this movie!

@tonyapendleton7467 Жыл бұрын

These two are the real relationship goals.

@jamming8148 Жыл бұрын

Omg! I love their relationship and love story. Here in interviews by herself and with him she is so comfortable and relaxed! ❤❤❤

@euginia_mathapelo Жыл бұрын

Whoop-Whoop to coming to Cape Town, they will definitely enjoy this beautiful city👏👏👏👏😊😌

@user-oc2nq5cd2z Жыл бұрын

Both are so comfortable with each other. What is nice to see is also his comfort with the fact that his wife is immensely popular and acclaimed. It's a rarity when that happens where the male ego doesn't intervene.

@NewMessage Жыл бұрын

Here I thought George Jefferson's walk was nothin' BUT swag!

@mushmouf1400 Жыл бұрын

Me Too lol

@ftc22 Жыл бұрын

Viola has such class and grace. I totally love her!

@noelgoldy1643 Жыл бұрын

I pray I have a beautiful marriage like theirs one day...they are soooo in love.. and support each others dreams and are saved. Wow....

@Fluuuv Жыл бұрын

Love them. Also, their house is so gorgeous.

@poorthing Жыл бұрын

Yes, everyone: right here on KZfaq the Architectural Digest house tour.

@deborahbrookes-mangan4107 Жыл бұрын

What an obviously great dynamic they have as a couple. 20 years married and they act like new lovers.

@tmce1104 Жыл бұрын

She is so smiley around him. It’s so good! They are a great couple

@jennyfulcher8035 9 ай бұрын

I love VIola! I'm currently reading her book "Finding Me" and it is well written. She bares all about her childhood which is heartbreaking, but she had courage and tenacity along with her MaMamma and siblings. She is a blessing to us all with her marvelous talent and just for who she is.

@heavenlygardens Жыл бұрын

You can just see and feel the chemistry between these two. I LOVE it, I'm so happy for Viola.

@raquelcooper7330 Жыл бұрын

I just finished her book on 4/2/23 and I have fallen even deep in love with Vee!!! She is absolutely the most brutally honest and transparent person which makes her even more likeable. If you get the chance pick up her book...it a must read and inspiring to anyone is living life!! Julius thank you for being such a gem to this deserving woman!!

@beverleyreid7572 Жыл бұрын

I love them together! God bless their beautiful relationship. And Julius is a very secure man.

@alejandraguzman7225 Жыл бұрын

I loved this interview, I can feel that amazing connection between them. I wish them the best and many more years together. Vibes!

@carlajacobsen6821 Жыл бұрын

I seen them together, a few years ago, and have been in love with them ever since! I knew about them separately, but I never knew that they were married. I adore them together! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@justjokes-shorts9239 Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful pair. May God always keep them.

@malcolmizm Жыл бұрын

This brings me so much joy. They make a lovely couple. go Viola and Julius! ❤❤❤

@JP-lu9ed Жыл бұрын

I love her voice.

@dianaburke3521 Жыл бұрын

Just love this so much ❤❤They are so sweet just simply, perfectly matched !!

@valeriemaddox9770 Жыл бұрын

Today I saw the movie "Air," and it was extremely well put together. All of the actors were great! Viola Davis did great. I just now learned that her husband played Micheal's father.

@DR718 Жыл бұрын

Their chemistry is unmatched!

@TheCryZero Жыл бұрын

Viola is incredible and im glad to see that her husband is too

@tshepisompala2236 Жыл бұрын

My heart when I see these 2 🥰🥰 Especially here!!! Made my whole morning!!! ❤

@justinecadena3553 Жыл бұрын

❤ her so much! Her and her husband together is even more dynamic!

@sallywalker1891 Жыл бұрын

They are the cutest couple, such great energy and love for each other

@samoroth Жыл бұрын

I love these two together! Such great chemistry and Julius is truly a lovely affable man. Beautiful couple and jimmy was an awesome interviewer. loved this

@derrickdicaprio Жыл бұрын

this is how a loving couple should act! ❤

@EMuro-wu7uy Жыл бұрын

Viola Davis is absolutely amazing. She's a powerhouse.

@allgoodwoods219 Жыл бұрын

It’s really great to see a couple like this. You can tell they hold each other down in every way.

@bitokay147 9 ай бұрын

I can’t stop smiling ! This makes me so happy .

@GigiTupas Жыл бұрын

How lovely to see them together and how they love each other!❤

@emanoellisaraiva6491 Жыл бұрын

My favorite couple, together they get even more fun😂❤❤❤

@jessijay7357 Жыл бұрын

Now THIS is relationship goals 😩❤️❤️❤️

@britashli Жыл бұрын

I love them together…they’re so genuine

@lisa6894 Жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful couple! ❤

@wholesomex Жыл бұрын

They are just delightful right! They make me smile so big.

@luckystarpiano Жыл бұрын

Viola’s book was so moving and empowering it’s still on my desk , all doggy eared! What a beautiful human and how wonderful to see their warm partnership ❤

@joymosley8997 Жыл бұрын

I'm happy to see Viola happy. Handsome hubby!!!!

@divagirllove3977 Жыл бұрын

Best interview Jimmy's ever done! She is pure magic. They are a magnificent couple! Her hubby is a dream, well done Viola! ;)

@MuShinGirl Жыл бұрын

You are the most delightful couple!

@itstheboyaj Жыл бұрын

the way she laughs at everything he says. God was cupid himself they’re so perfect together

@jeapink Жыл бұрын

I love these two together. I watched them on AD and was enamored with their banter and seamless interactions. This interview was wonderful!

@dynamicpisces Жыл бұрын

I swear it feels like Viola is on Kimmel every damn week! Lol. I’m here for it tho! Love to hear them talking about their relationship! So cute! 🥰And I love that chocolate woman in red!😅😅🥰🥰