The Hollywood Reporter shares what Viola discussed on tonightâs Emmys Red Carpet.
The actress who made history with her best drama actress win last year told ABCâs red carpet preshow that she feels no pressure to repeat this year.
Last year Viola Davis made history with her Emmy win, becoming the first black actress to win best drama honors.
Her speech, addressing diversity in Hollywood was a highlight of last yearâs show and has continued to be discussed as the entertainment industry, particularly on the film side of the business, grapples with diversity issues.
And now, a year later, Davis says sheâs noticed improvement, mostly because women are speaking up.
âHollywood is doing good, but Iâll tell you women of color are doing even better. Itâs like weâve gotten to the point where women are saying, âYou know what? Iâm going to ask for what I want.â And I love it. A closed mouth doesnât get fed.â
Davis is nominated again for best drama actress but says she feels âno pressureâ to score another win.
The actress also joked that Annalise Keatingâs signature delivery of âHow to get away with murderâ even has people at Target wanting her to deliver the line like her character.