Viola Davis on Playing Michelle Obama, Reading Her Daughter’s Texts & Her Many Awards
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2 жыл бұрынViola talks about feeling old after the pandemic, tequila Thursdays with her girlfriends, getting her daughter an iPhone, snooping and reading her text messages, teaching her about spending money, her husband being like George Jefferson, playing Michelle Obama in “The First Lady” on Showtime, and Jimmy quizzes her on all of the awards she has won.
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@Bene_Gesserit 2 жыл бұрын
I just love how Viola turns into such a comedian on talk shows.
@angelginorio9542 2 жыл бұрын
I agree it's a crime she hasn't done a full comedy movie
@15Candles 2 жыл бұрын
It's just what black people do, the way they tell stories could turned them into a comedian for some reason and i love it
@adfa6109 2 жыл бұрын
@@angelginorio9542 I invite you to accept Islam as your religion. Do you want to accept Islam as your religion?
@alexandermakau5063 2 жыл бұрын
Then turns to a beast in court ....
@aliciasmith6387 2 жыл бұрын
@@15Candles lol I swear I was gonna say the same thing
@joniheisenberg6691 2 жыл бұрын
Love her.She is so authentic.Also, she has a marvelous laugh.
@arabia1980 2 жыл бұрын
Omg her laugh is so infectious. I love it
@bertagriese8282 2 жыл бұрын
@@arabia1980 yeah and it's a man's laugh...
@missmanners62 2 жыл бұрын
you so rarely hear a woman laugh, really, genuinely laugh, on tv. it's lovely.
@missmanners62 2 жыл бұрын
@@bertagriese8282 women laugh every kind of way; we just never hear it on tv because it's not "ladylike".
@thomaseyob1 2 жыл бұрын
Laugh sounds a lil like Will’s 🤔
@thejasonsfathersonteam2699 2 жыл бұрын
Viola is absolutely one of the all-time best actors / actresses to ever do it.
@igortanaskovic2749 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@mushtaaqahmed2466 2 жыл бұрын
Facts
@adfa6109 2 жыл бұрын
@@igortanaskovic2749 I invite you to accept Islam as your religion. Do you want to accept Islam as your religion?
@jordanabeaulieu2530 2 жыл бұрын
I remember between 2004-2008 she had a recurring role as a defense attorney on Law & Order: SVU
@sto4713 2 жыл бұрын
ppl are trolling Davis big time for portraying Michelle with a constant duck pout.🥺
@damiendsoul360 2 жыл бұрын
She ages like the finest wine ever. Just gorgeous.
@colleencook4434 2 жыл бұрын
So beautiful I cry
@adfa6109 2 жыл бұрын
@@colleencook4434 I invite you to accept Islam as your religion. Do you want to accept Islam as your religion?
@richardwilliams4976 2 жыл бұрын
I love me some Viola Davis! ♥️🥰
@teresaamanfu7408 2 жыл бұрын
@@adfa6109 🥱👿
@Michelle-pn9xt 2 жыл бұрын
The video has nothing to do with aging. Do you have anything to say about her skill and talent as an actress?
@mashakunst3901 2 жыл бұрын
Viola speaks to everyone as if they were her own family, it's refreshing and I have so much more respect and love for her!
@nicomoreno5028 2 жыл бұрын
I've never actually watched Viola in an interview. She's awesome. I love it when a celebrity doesn't seem like they're playing a character. Jimmy showed her much love and respect, too. This was a joy to watch.
@j.cutrone 2 жыл бұрын
The Queen of acting. This was such a fun interview!
@camronwu 2 жыл бұрын
Viola is a national treasure. She should be protected at all costs.
@sto4713 2 жыл бұрын
ppl are trolling Davis big time for portraying Michelle with a constant duck pout.🥺
@joywithjazzita108 2 жыл бұрын
@@sto4713 wtf seriously 🤧🤧🤧🤧🤧
@nunyabusiness3516 2 жыл бұрын
❤️💯❤️
@mattbernabe 2 жыл бұрын
@@sto4713 Rightfully so! I love her, but her performance as Michelle Obama is a no for me. The duck lips, eyebrows, face expressions are distracting and laughable.
@moisemensah8233 Жыл бұрын
International 🇨🇵
@cgill914 2 жыл бұрын
Jimmy: “Have you spoken to Michelle?” Viola: “😐 No. I’m HIDING from Michelle…” 🤣🤣😂 Viola is hilarious 😂😅
@ll9212 2 жыл бұрын
@cgill914***I wonder why??? Girl please...🤨🤔🧐🙄😶
@nartarlyiatremaynne1239 2 жыл бұрын
God was showing off when Miss Viola Davis was made. She is beyond brilliant. Viola has simply the best laughter. Australia 💟
@travisgrant5608 2 жыл бұрын
Viola - love her, can't get enough of her - one of the BEST American actresses EVER! 👍🤗❤
@eddpalenciavanegas6739 2 жыл бұрын
Her laughter is SO contagious!!! I love it 😂
@Lovely-rm8np 2 жыл бұрын
I love her. She has a great laugh.
@moisemensah8233 Жыл бұрын
She should do a comedy. She would be so much fun !
@18cosmo18 2 жыл бұрын
Talented, charming and interesting. What's not to like with Viola.
@IzThizThingOn 2 жыл бұрын
The answer is nothing. There's absolutely nothing to not like about her.
@aljanat5375 2 жыл бұрын
Death comes for us all.
@Liveloudexplore 2 жыл бұрын
She’s perfect 😍
@adfa6109 2 жыл бұрын
@SP I invite you to accept Islam as your religion. Do you want to accept Islam as your religion?
@sto4713 2 жыл бұрын
ppl are trolling Davis big time for portraying Michelle with a constant duck pout.🥺
@thejasonsfathersonteam2699 2 жыл бұрын
Wow.... I can't remember the last time I've seen such chemistry between a late night show host and I guest! It's like a flawless interview and they just flow together like liquid. Good stuff.
@MoonwalkerNow 2 жыл бұрын
Her roles are normally so serious and she's such a great actress that when I first started watching this, I thought she'd had a drink or two. However, it's just her natural personality and she seems like a great laugh.
@KorrellOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
She said in another interview that she is where the fun is literally.
@daniellemarshall3251 2 жыл бұрын
Forreal
@teresaamanfu7408 2 жыл бұрын
I’d love to see her in a comedy
@moisemensah8233 Жыл бұрын
@@teresaamanfu7408 She needs one. She never did any and she would be awesome.
@karlay455 2 жыл бұрын
She deserves an Oscar for THE BEST ACTRESS she is an legend ❤️🕊 what a lovely woman.
@beloncekamz2821 2 жыл бұрын
She is already an Oscar Winner, yess she deserves more.
@karlay455 2 жыл бұрын
@@beloncekamz2821 she has one but not for the best actress - supportive actress isn’t the same.
@MaddietheWindy 2 жыл бұрын
As much as I've seen her acting in movies and shows over the years, this is my first time ever watching her do an interview! I loved it! She's so awesome.
@alohadave13 2 жыл бұрын
My favorite contemporary actress. She's the bomb...LOVE HER!
@Surfboard144 2 жыл бұрын
Real black legend. And that is a understatement !!!! Continue to prevail Viola !!!
@IzThizThingOn 2 жыл бұрын
She is a real legend. Serious question, why qualify her status as a legend by including her race? To me it seems to diminish her bona fides, and talent as one of the greatest actors of all time.
@Surfboard144 2 жыл бұрын
@@IzThizThingOn that’s true I shouldn’t have included race . Uncalled for
@IzThizThingOn 2 жыл бұрын
@@Surfboard144 I appreciate your reply, thank you. I'm excited to see her new series.
@adfa6109 2 жыл бұрын
@@Surfboard144 I invite you to accept Islam as your religion. Do you want to accept Islam as your religion?
@Bloquita5 2 жыл бұрын
So many things I adore about the terrific Viola Davis-her laughter, her brilliant mind, her talents, her charisma, her beauty, her many awards, etc… what a wonderful thing to live during her lifetime. Thank you Viola for your many gifts. 🙏🏽You are loved! 💖
@Meriale46 2 жыл бұрын
I love her. She's an amazing actress. But she seems like a lot of fun to hang with.
@asteverino8569 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ms Davis . For everything you've done.
@prenthollzincke1777 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love her acting!!! 💓💓💓💓
@ChrisSamuel1729 2 жыл бұрын
Viola is simply the best interviewee I've seen on Kimmel
@jessbargen 2 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful woman. She seems like one of the good ones. Genuine to the core. So much respect for this woman.
@longlivedemocracy756 2 жыл бұрын
Viola Davis has such an expressive face! I was cracking up when she was looking at Jimmy after her asked did she want him to send Michelle the show! Also loved that suit! Such a talented lady…her husband sounds hilarious too (although I’m pretty sure he’s not trying to be George Jefferson 🤣)
@arabia1980 2 жыл бұрын
I love her!! She’s sooo relaxed and soooo real.
@johnnolan5579 2 жыл бұрын
VIola is so real! Love her. And such a brilliant actress too!
@monicabrandt6234 2 жыл бұрын
VIOLA'S LAUGH IS EVERYTHING....
@55555gino 2 жыл бұрын
Wow love her energy! Great chemistry between these 2 and what an actress !
@Nackie 2 жыл бұрын
i love Viola's reaction after Jimmy asked "do you want me to do this?" (contact Michelle) 8:46
@nicotorio8627 2 жыл бұрын
The woman's a spell-binding genius of an actress!
@twillis44 2 жыл бұрын
Love Ms Viola such a true queen in her craft!👍🏾
@MrsHarder08 2 жыл бұрын
Annalise Keating is so cute! She's almost an EGOT, I need Viola to win a Grammy. I love her! 🥺
@christopherlewis2578 2 жыл бұрын
I love Viola beyond words. And I LOVE her laugh! 😂😂😂😂😂
@QueenRaven911 2 жыл бұрын
Viola Davis is my biggest celebrity crush since Cate Blanchett. She is the bomb! Funny, intelligent, and talented. I swear I’d divorce my husband if I ever have a chance with her. 🤣🤣🤣
@aaaannakarina 2 жыл бұрын
she's so freaking amazing..her interviews are always sooo good!!!!
@pepparroni904 2 жыл бұрын
Viola is Beauty, Elegance and Grace
@pepparroni904 2 жыл бұрын
Viola is literally the most inspirational human I’ve ever known
@9liveslisa 2 жыл бұрын
Jimmy & Viola should always laugh together!
@MrsHarder08 2 жыл бұрын
Ikr, this was so wholesome and fun! I love the genuine laughter after the Melania comment, lol
@adfa6109 2 жыл бұрын
@@MrsHarder08 I invite you to accept Islam as your religion. Do you want to accept Islam as your religion?
@adfa6109 2 жыл бұрын
@@MrsHarder08 Islam is the only true religion. I want you to go to paradise after death and be protected from hell. But for that you have to accept Islam as your religion.
@florencedelvalle8145 2 жыл бұрын
Loved this whole interview from start to finish. The laughs between Viola and Jimmy were genuine. She tells some great stories and the faces she makes are hilarious. Would love to be on a zoom call with her just to see her whip the wig off!😂🤣😂
@rong2909 2 жыл бұрын
She's as real as it gets!!
@michellehunt8797 2 жыл бұрын
I love this woman so much!! She is such a fantastic actress, so funny, and just seems like a good person. Please don't wreck my image if you have dirt on her, I couldn't handle it.
@millieminx3886 2 жыл бұрын
That laugh is giving Angela Basset 🥰🥰🥰
@1057shelley 2 жыл бұрын
She is absolutely one of my favorite actresses.
@n.l.vannstallings4664 2 жыл бұрын
I never knew how funny she was. She has certainly accomplished a lot, what a lovely lady.
@Tim_Shu 2 жыл бұрын
Love Viola, amazing and believable actress 😍🤎
@sarakatharina2928 2 жыл бұрын
Her laugh is adorable
@user-ms3jz7ub7n 2 жыл бұрын
Viola is such a gem and hilarious as Genesis' Mom!
@QWERTY-eo8gn 2 жыл бұрын
*I first saw her in HTGAWM and I have no words,genuinely*
@MuhammadEgypt 2 жыл бұрын
I love how Jimmy is laid-back with his guests and just having fun.
@fredceely 2 жыл бұрын
I agree with all of the positive comments below. It's so great when the host and the guest work together like they've been a team for years already. A lot of good laughs here. This Jimmy is underrated.
@bozm9961 2 жыл бұрын
That laugh is an absolute rocker, she is simply wonderful 💖
@kathybell6268 2 жыл бұрын
Viola is a gift to our world!
@btlgr2901 2 жыл бұрын
That laugh 😂😂😂😂 she is a diamond 💎
@GreenlightCard 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the love, Viola! We're happy to hear that your family is using Greenlight. P.S. You can add store-specific spend controls so Genesis can learn how to spend wisely at Starbucks 😉
@KorrellOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
She lights up when she talks about her husband. I love that.
@truthhurts3524 2 жыл бұрын
Viola, one of the top 10 actors/actresses, she’s incredible. Really enjoyed her as Amanda Waller, hoping to see her again in season 2 of Peacemaker.
@stephaniebaker4024 2 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous woman and so talented.
@lindsayeller8649 2 жыл бұрын
I'm going to watch just for her! She's a brilliant actor 👏
@wendymatthewsalter6967 2 жыл бұрын
the most real guest i have ever seen or heard.
@robertgowdey 2 жыл бұрын
She is so beautiful. I love the monologs of late night shows. Hate celebrity interviews but could not click fast enough on this video.
@zixto76 2 жыл бұрын
I love her. I met her at our high school Central falls high school RI she is very kind and one of the best actriz in the world.
@ronniehayes178 2 жыл бұрын
Viola, is by far one of the greatest actress of are time. Glad to see her as the person she is. Just a funny person. God bless her .
@mrsalwaysrightforever6283 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful; I really love her and for the clips I’ve been seeing I’m 1000% sure they picked the right actress to play the wonderful Michelle Obama I really admire both of them ♥️
@lynnsmithershubbard1896 2 жыл бұрын
she's a producer...think she picked herself
@Liveloudexplore 2 жыл бұрын
This was such a fun interview. (If you don’t follow her on instagram, you should! She post some great stuff.
@lemhobbs4628 2 жыл бұрын
Ms Viola is such a delight. Luv seeing her get interviewed!
@sm2c113 2 жыл бұрын
Love Viola, she is down to earth and relatable!
@seriousone8030 2 жыл бұрын
Her husband sounds hilarious! 🤣
@williamdillard5060 2 жыл бұрын
Miss Davis is a magnificent actor. I loved her in "Widows".
@christinarose3002 2 жыл бұрын
She is adorable !
@pamelabonaparte9383 2 жыл бұрын
OMG she is a National Treasure…..Pure Gold 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤣❤️
@bnostalgia 2 жыл бұрын
Annalis Keating remains the best character embodied by Viola Davis
@jettsoma 2 жыл бұрын
Golly gee! I sure do love her! ❤️😍🥰
@adelaidemahina431 2 жыл бұрын
She's brilliant. Fun interview and Jimmy was cool too.
@marialeandralopeira520 2 жыл бұрын
From Colombia there is great love and admiration for this beautiful woman, a faithful fan and follower of her work and effort applauding all her achievements, my greatest admiration for you viola
@Jack0fAllTrades 2 жыл бұрын
She has an awesome personality
@topgurl9313 2 жыл бұрын
Viola is hilarious. I always enjoy her interviews.
@NallyBoeren 2 жыл бұрын
“you know, you shouldn’t listen to certain girlllllllzzzzzzzz”😂😂 i love her so much- shes an amazing mom❤️🔥
@DeAnoJackson 2 жыл бұрын
Viola is a treasure. Such a wonderful person!
@gafls3151 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! not for one minute did she ever act like she thought I'm so beautiful I'm so wonderful aren't I just precious... she was just her wonderful self. I've never seen her in an interview before. I sense she is a deep person who knows all about this crappy world but still loves to laugh in spite of it all. what a treasure! ❤
@larhondaburchett3271 2 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love her!!! She's a talented actress and is STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL!!!! MELANATED QUEEN!!! SHE'S GLOWING!!!
@akiyoshidai 2 жыл бұрын
She deserves an Oscar for each interview 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@jvc6741 2 жыл бұрын
I just LOVE Viola Davis! Looking forward to reading her autobiography.
@MuhammadEgypt 2 жыл бұрын
4:42 When she impersonated her hubby, I thought she was doing "Tracey Morgan'. hahaha Exactly!
@J12680 2 жыл бұрын
Hilarious loved violas expressions.
@lesiarucker6491 2 жыл бұрын
Jimmy & Viola are delightful; this interview was fabulous. 🤣😂💞💐
@edwink1467 2 жыл бұрын
Holy crap Viola is hilarious lmao. I loved her on HTGAWM as Professor Annalise Keating, but she seemed so serious on the show that I would've never guessed how fun she is in real life.
@angelmiller9254 2 жыл бұрын
Love love that color combo against her skin tone! Just beautiful 💚 💙
@staceyhogan8807 2 жыл бұрын
I love her and she is such an amazing artist and authentic self 💜
@latonyanewsome0 2 жыл бұрын
You know what's so strange. When she acts she comes across as scary and intimidating. But in real life she so soft and bubbly. She seems like she'd be very cool to hang with.
@tangoangel2782 2 жыл бұрын
She needs her own show
@fopifopfopifop3540 2 жыл бұрын
No, she’s an actress
@tangoangel2782 2 жыл бұрын
@@fopifopfopifop3540 many actresses have shows.
@delsijoy705 2 жыл бұрын
What a fun interview! Loved it!😍
@breebarry4422 2 жыл бұрын
I just want to listen to her laugh all the time!
@LolaB87 2 жыл бұрын
I adore her ! She’s everything I imagined she’s be.
@azharel 2 жыл бұрын
Would love to see her do comedic role.. her laugh is infectious! Love! Love!
@ThatDamnTaurus 2 жыл бұрын
I swear I will watch anything with viola davis in it. I would love to see her alongside Whoopi Goldberg ,Wanda Sykes. I also would love to see her guest host.
@SamAjono 2 жыл бұрын
Lemme head to Shein and get me some leg warmers like Genesis lol
@laubowiebass 2 жыл бұрын
Great actress .
@thejasonsfathersonteam2699 2 жыл бұрын
I think Viola is phenomenal! There's so many, there's countless roles that she has played that were just outstanding.... But I think my favorite role she plays is Denzel's wife in the movie "Fences". We all know how good Denzel is, arguably the best ever, but I don't care what anyone says, Viola Davis steals the show in that movie "Fences"! She outshines Denzel right there!
@laubowiebass 2 жыл бұрын
@@thejasonsfathersonteam2699 Im going to go back and re-Watch that !
@adfa6109 2 жыл бұрын
@@laubowiebass I invite you to accept Islam as your religion. Do you want to accept Islam as your religion?
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