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A star-studded event at the Academy Museum Gala featured celebrities like Selena Gomez, Viola Davis, Sydney Sweeney, Adam Sandler, and Bruce Springsteen walking the red carpet, alongside other notable figures such as Jennifer Hudson, Robert Downey Jr., and Olivia Rodrigo.
Ted Danson will receive the Carol Burnett Award at the 2025 Golden Globes, recognizing his significant contributions to television. The award, established in 2019, honors individuals with outstanding achievements in the TV industry. Danson, a 13-time Golden Globe nominee and three-time winner, will be celebrated alongside Cecil B. DeMille Award recipient Viola Davis at a special gala on January 3, 2025. The Golden Globes ceremony will be hosted by Nikki Glaser and broadcast live on January 5.
Barbie celebrates International Women's Day and its 65th birthday by adding new dolls to its Role Models collection, featuring real-life singers and actresses such as Viola Davis, Shania Twain, Helen Mirren, and Kylie Minogue. These one-of-a-kind dolls are meant to inspire girls with remarkable women's stories, and other honorees include Lila Avilés, Maira Gomez, Nicole Fujita, and Enissa Amani.
Viola Davis, America Ferrera, and Adam Driver were among the notable snubs in the 2024 Golden Globe nominations. "The Color Purple" was surprisingly overlooked in the best musical/comedy category, despite earning acting nominations for Fantasia Barrino and Danielle Brooks. Other snubs included Julia Louis-Dreyfus, America Ferrera, Adam Driver, Taraji P. Henson, Zac Efron, Dominic Sessa, "Wonka," and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor.
James Gunn, co-CEO of DC Studios, clarified that the DCU canon will begin with the animated series Creature Commandos, followed by Superman: Legacy, and that currently released content like Blue Beetle will not be required watching. He also confirmed that John Cena, Xolo Maridueña, and Viola Davis will be returning as Peacemaker, Blue Beetle, and Amanda Waller, respectively, but their characters will not continue the stories of previous films and shows. Gunn acknowledged the confusion among fans and assured that nothing is canon until Creature Commandos and Legacy. He also hinted at upcoming projects and expressed his satisfaction with the outcome of the writer's strike.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit has featured several celebrity cameos throughout its 24 seasons, including Bradley Cooper, Milo Ventimiglia, Norman Reedus, Viola Davis, and Ian Somerhalder. These guest appearances added intrigue and diversity to the long-running procedural drama, with each actor bringing their own unique character to the show.
Viola Davis has decided to pause work on her upcoming movie, "G20," despite being granted permission by SAG-AFTRA to continue filming during the ongoing actors' and writers' strikes. Davis stated that she does not feel it would be appropriate for the production to move forward during the strike and stands in solidarity with actors, SAG/AFTRA, and the WGA. "G20" is an independent project that has been granted a waiver by SAG-AFTRA.
Viola Davis has decided to withdraw from producing the action thriller "G20" in support of the ongoing strikes in Hollywood. Despite receiving a waiver to continue production, Davis believes it would be inappropriate to move forward during the strike and sets a precedent for A-list talent negotiating work during the strike. This comes after actor Sarah Silverman criticized Hollywood stars for working on indie projects during the strike, calling it "scabbing." Other indie projects, such as "Tehran" and "Mother Mary," have received waivers to continue filming, while actors like Glenn Close and Anne Hathaway are still working under waivers.
Viola Davis has decided to halt production on the SAG-cleared film G20 in solidarity with the ongoing strikes by the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA). Davis expressed her belief that it would not be appropriate for the film to move forward during the strike and appreciated the support of the producers. The strikes are demanding better working conditions, compensations, and protections for union members in response to industry shifts related to streaming services and artificial intelligence.
Viola Davis has decided to step back from the film "G20" despite the project receiving a SAG-AFTRA waiver to start production. Davis stated that it would not be appropriate for the film to move forward during the actors and writers strikes and expressed solidarity with SAG/AFTRA and the WGA. This decision comes after actor Tobias Menzies also backed away from a different film due to the strikes. The situation highlights the uncertainty and optics that stars face in choosing whether to accept interim agreements during the strikes.
Stars including Gemma Chan, Sara Sampaio, and Viola Davis arrived at the Monster premiere during the Cannes Film Festival. The film, directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda, tells the story of a mother confronting her son's teacher after noticing worrying changes in her child's behavior. Other celebrities in attendance included Ethan Hawke, Iris Law, Amy Jackson, and Laura Harrier.
The movie "Air" about Michael Jordan's first shoe contract is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. The film features Matt Damon playing Nike marketing executive Sonny Vaccaro, who signed Jordan away from Adidas to Nike in 1984. The movie also stars Viola Davis as Jordan's mother, who played a key role in the decision-making process. Although Jordan is never seen on screen, his presence is felt throughout the film, which provides a fun look at the genesis of the sneaker nation.
Viola Davis was celebrated at the Film at Lincoln Center’s 48th annual Chaplin Gala, where Jessica Chastain addressed the Oscar snub of Davis' performance in "The Woman King." Despite grossing close to $100 million, the film received zero nominations, leading to questions about the Academy's diversity problems. The event made the case that Davis' talent has often been under-appreciated, and the gala doubled as a soft launch for her potential next Oscar campaign for her role in "Air." Davis spoke about becoming her ideal self and transcending status.
Hollywood actors Halle Berry and Viola Davis have demanded justice for Ralph Yarl, a 16-year-old Black teenager who was shot in the head by a white homeowner in Kansas City. Yarl was shot twice when he accidentally went to the wrong house to pick up his younger twin brothers. The white homeowner, 84-year-old Andrew Lester, was charged with assault in the first degree and armed criminal action but has not been taken into custody. The shooting has been branded a hate crime by the victim’s family and has sparked protests in the city demanding justice.
Jamie Foxx's friends, including Kerry Washington, Viola Davis, and Lebron James, sent their well wishes to the actor after he experienced a "medical complication" and was taken to an Atlanta hospital. Foxx's daughter Corinne confirmed that he is already on his way to recovery. The actor was recently filming scenes for Back in Action, a comedy set to premiere on Netflix, in Atlanta.