Viola Davis Shares The Life Lessons She Gives To Her Daughter

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Originally aired 4/27/2022. Oscar-winning actor Viola Davis joins Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager to open up about her childhood and past traumas that she writes about in her new memoir, “Finding Me.” Davis says that she sees her life as a “relay race,” and the lessons she has learned has led her to who she is today. She says, “I want to be liberated from labels” and that she “dreams about being brave.”
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@marydamiani8084 Жыл бұрын

Even when speaking of her struggles, that voice, that full-bodied-velvety voice…reaches out and hugs your ears. Such an incredible woman.

@kimberlyking925 Жыл бұрын

So well written. Almost poetic.( you)

@sdot28 Жыл бұрын

LOVE the way you put this. 🤌🏾 💯 AGREED! 😌

@meenalpa Жыл бұрын

Viola Davis is the definition of strength, grace and resilience. Gifted in so many ways. I’m glad she saw that in her eventually.

@soniapinto7903 Жыл бұрын

She’s so gorgeous and that little girl was a fierce beauty.

@Stacey_Mae Жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@MavethTheReaper Жыл бұрын

@Sixth Compactor She is gorgeous stop hating

@terrywalker2437 Жыл бұрын

Yellow is her color! I love how her makeup enhances her beauty. Her MUA is on point!

@DH-uw3us Жыл бұрын

She really has a way with words. Gifted.

@NellieKAdaba Жыл бұрын

True

@kimberlyking925 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely agree. I love her quotes as well😊

@dawnross644 Жыл бұрын

This book was life changing for me…..while reading it, you find yourself. Bravo Viola !! Read it in a day !!

@andarara8994 Жыл бұрын

This is the chains breaking. The generational trauma and undiagnosed PTSD that millions of black women are dealing with alone. Thank you Viola!! We love and honor you 🎉❤❤

@elef.5697 Жыл бұрын

She's so fierce! Absolutely love her.

@marymayes550 Жыл бұрын

one of the most beautiful women in the world!

@lisadiconti Жыл бұрын

Wow! She looks beautiful.

@yasminejasmine4368 Жыл бұрын

I wish I could go back and find little Viola and just love her and make her feel safe

@derciafernando1905 Жыл бұрын

There are many little "Violas" out in the world. You can still do it

@babe9293 Жыл бұрын

Me too. But in a way, I believe her struggles are what helped her become the phenomenal actor she is. When she acts, some of brilliance comes from a place that is deep-and she pulls from that.

@reina6542 Жыл бұрын

Phenomenal woman! 👑

@batirtzeurkiaga1716 Жыл бұрын

She's a duchess.

@terrisl.edwards2743 Жыл бұрын

Definitely!

@andreadavis8681 Жыл бұрын

She is so strikingly poised and eloquent! 😍

@charlesnwankwo7836 Жыл бұрын

A Woman of Grace!

@katyarnold6757 Жыл бұрын

Viola Davis is such an inspiration to all women. I love!!! love!! to see her in bright beautiful!!! outfits. Her hair and makeup is beautiful!! in this interview. She is phenomenal actress. May God bless!!! her career.

@sunnygopaul4701 Жыл бұрын

My favorite actress and a much needed voice for little girls and young women. Such an inspirational and courageous woman . A beautiful survivor!

@karenlindley9265 Жыл бұрын

Amazing lady and a warrior of light for humanity indeed.. I am glad she was able to find herself,to find her own light and her higher self too..By healing herself and sharing her own spiritual journey,now she can heal others sharing her powerful healing light for humanity..! I like her as an artist,I was not aware about her personal struggles behind doors.. I don't get obsessed to know everything about Hollywood people general speaking..! 🔥💟😊🙏♥️😍😘

@karenlindley9265 Жыл бұрын

@Sixth Compactor Nothing in life is black or white only.. In any case ? You are not looking at the bigger picture.. She is opening doors for black actors and actresses to be in charge of their own dreams.. Have a great weekend..😉🔥🌺💚

@42LINEWIFE Жыл бұрын

An amazing woman, incredibly raw book.

@johntirado-glover3574 Жыл бұрын

Viola Davis is everything!!!

@lissetsanchez5316 Жыл бұрын

Wise words from an extraordinary actress. Wish I knew her as a friend. Full of wisdom & life lessons. Got to get the book now! LOL

@peterd.1104 Жыл бұрын

I read this in a day and half and it truly was an amazing book.

@sisshanteldotmhgoi Жыл бұрын

I love everything about this interview! Especially how they both leaned in towards the close of the interview with their chins in their hands. The host were completely captivated and in awe of this woman. So many jewels she released and I love the transparency of her struggles in childhood. It’s so encouraging to witness what it truly looks like to completely resist everything that tried to hold you back in life and completely SOAR!! God we thank you for all that you’ve done and will do in the lives of all your children who trust and look to you!! ❤

@DiscipulosDCristo Жыл бұрын

Amazing Woman , Viola Davis. God bless you always!!

@stwaters1147 Жыл бұрын

Crying so much while watching this 😭 ❤️

@chaplaintaylor2327 Жыл бұрын

God morning, this is what Villa's soul was made of, from the beginning of time, courageous, and lovely. You are all that God Is! Be blessed...what a journey!

@wandasanders6885 Жыл бұрын

We love you, Viola.❤ The book is unforgettable.

@NAJErEa91 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Queen Viola Davis ! Thank you!

@synthiasimms4608 Жыл бұрын

Wow !Viola is stunning & that yellow makes her beautiful hue glow!Such an amazing actor & sweetheart!What a survior!Love the voice,book,inspiration & epic speeches!

@Drina-sq3zg Жыл бұрын

Best actress ever

@dreamer2512 Жыл бұрын

It's surprising to hear her say she wants to be brave bc she seems so brave having accomplished everything that she has. She's a beautiful soul and beautiful woman

@MrsBaty-wo9jm Жыл бұрын

I have Viola’s book on audio. It is amazingly inspirational! I highly recommend getting it in audio to hear her voice to her words. God Bless this amazing woman!🙌🏽🙏🏽

@danielmoura87 Жыл бұрын

Amazing woman

@MrsBaty-wo9jm Жыл бұрын

That yellow looks beautiful on Viola!!! Love her!!!🙌🏽🙏🏽

@teresaboykin4861 Жыл бұрын

You can do all things through Christ that strengthens you. Just Beautiful 😅 you are a overcomer. Keep striving !! Amen

@RLSchanneltwo Жыл бұрын

I feel you Viola. ❤️

@dianaross-dubbed5594 Жыл бұрын

Love her so much. Always interesting and honest.

@gostephtaylor6432 7 ай бұрын

Her book was amazing

@sh236 Жыл бұрын

She is so beautiful. I just started listening her book. Her voice carries so much. She is a light.

@karenmoldenhauer9014 Жыл бұрын

Viola you are amazing.

@ljbl6934 Жыл бұрын

Feel the truth !!! I love her humble spirit

@synthiasimms4608 Жыл бұрын

Glad Viola achieved EGOT status!She deserved it a long time ago!She deserve an Oscar for Woman King as well & 2 more Emmy's for HTGAWM!

@lindaallen9141 Жыл бұрын

Love love love Ms. Viola Davis!!! She is wow! Wow! Wow!♥️💕❤️

@Amda4436 Жыл бұрын

Love her and the book and she is so funny too :D:D Such an awesome personality!!! :)

@noemidiop8015 Жыл бұрын

Great book 📖 she is so amazing!! Read it sooo quickly I respect and admire her so much!💝

@janiceharley9051 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful words and it's always done with a prayer

@gardening4zone970 Жыл бұрын

Tears of joy...so happy for Ms. Viola

@lynnemiller3633 Жыл бұрын

I want a bound copy. But I think the best way to experience her words should be by hearing her speak them. I cant wait to sit down and immerse myself in her wise therapy benefitted word.

@walenawellness6449 Жыл бұрын

My feet stop moving but my heart was running -Viola Davis....man, you got to LOVE HIS AMAZING HUMAN BEING CALLED VIOLA DAVIS! THANKS FOR EDUCATING ME 🙋🏾‍♀️ AND THE WORLD 🌎 I NEEDED THIS MESSAGE ❤️ YOU'RE SO BEAUTIFUL AND A BLESSING!!!

@laurayates2067 Жыл бұрын

I just love her!! Such an inspiration and role model for me! ❤️

@adriennegordonfagler Жыл бұрын

Loved her book!

@normahill3739 Жыл бұрын

ALWAYS powerful!!

@kimberlyking925 Жыл бұрын

Very good interview Hoda and Jenna. Loved the asked your questions and statements made. You didn't hone on the painful things. It took courage to write this book !!

@jeangray6863 Жыл бұрын

You make me crying like a baby, thank you

@floridacocoabrown643 Жыл бұрын

Sooo powerful👊🏾🔥

@Shirleyowens383 Жыл бұрын

God I’m so happy I can see My beauty and others, viola is beautiful inside out, back then and now.❤

@denisewilliams8760 Жыл бұрын

I read Viola book and loved it

@queen4life905 Жыл бұрын

I LOVE THIS! ❤️

@JaneboG Жыл бұрын

Wow she looks gorgeous ❤ her outfit just wow

@patriciahughes9906 Жыл бұрын

I love you viola

@ishotthesheriff5686 Жыл бұрын

Viola is a star

@ErikaDavisCooks Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤

@bwell6941 Жыл бұрын

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾…..❤️

@odolynda7663 Жыл бұрын

I love you viola 💕 💞 ♥️ 💜 💙 🧡 💕

@GiuliasCookbook Жыл бұрын

💗

@soniaaddadayadi5995 Жыл бұрын

Trop belle

@theshugashackpodcast2457 Жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️❤️

@Eve_Y Жыл бұрын

voila and jenna were vibing.

@charliewalsh3548 Жыл бұрын

She's so talented. She need to come here to Ireland 🇮🇪🇮🇪❤️❤️

@poni-taleshairfilmllc1307 Жыл бұрын

Love yellow on her 🐝

@kindinohubert8962 Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤❤👍👍

@cypress2212 Жыл бұрын

MY GENERAL!🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺

@AndreaHunt-yk5do 2 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🙏🙏🙏🙏

@afrilifewealth8743 Жыл бұрын

Know this is totally off-topic, but it's been getting on my nerves and I'm new here...couldn't think of anything else. Is she one of the Bushes??? Then I had it confirmed! Simply love Viola...Love her!!!

@janebirkett1471 Жыл бұрын

jenna bush really is out of her league, but Viola is so gracious always

@kaybrown2201 Жыл бұрын

I cringe watching those two ladies interview Viola. They are gigling like silly school girls over serious matters being discussed and shared by her.

@msauthentic6182 Жыл бұрын

Their behavior is very disrespectful, inconsiderate...they fail to properly prepare for whom they are interviewing. Their privilege shows in their blantant ignorance & lack of compassion and any effort to understand Mrs. Davis' plight & life experiences. There was no sincerity in Hoda or Jenna's actions or words. It's insulting to Mrs. Davis & the viewing audience.

@arthurjohnston7434 Жыл бұрын

Are these presenters on something lol cause they laughing at a very serious conversation.

@Sleepy__Joe__ Жыл бұрын

I think the conversation is so heavy they don't know how to handle it, nervous laughter

@nikitamohanan2124 Жыл бұрын

@@Sleepy__Joe__ buy aren't they like 45 plus women??? Is it wrong or unreasonable to expect some level of maturity and sensitivity than just carelessly laughing everything all???

@dianasmith4 Жыл бұрын

Might be something else going on but it seems like Viola is not feeling those two. I have seen her being interviewed by Jimmy Kimmel and is a completely different vibe.

@Gragna542 Жыл бұрын

Viola Davis a l,africain 🙋🏾‍♀️🙋🏾‍♀️😀😀😀nous Somme que lui naiv

@charlesbeloved7951 Жыл бұрын

I wonder if Jenna shed any tears for those innocent Iraqi children who died during the unjust war that her father launched. Just curious 🤔

@DH-uw3us Жыл бұрын

Did you? Should you be criticized for all of the crimes your father committed?

@jocondensumbu7808 Жыл бұрын

Mrs. Davis came ready and the questions were plain lazy.

@lindawilliams429 Жыл бұрын

I Love, Love Ms. DAVIS. But I would hope that her and her husband would have adopted a child whose skin was as dark as hers. If for nothing else, to gove them the life lessons that she came to learn in her youth.