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Viola Davis
Honoree
Viola Davis is an American actress and producer. The recipient of various accolades, including an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and two Tony Awards, she is the first African-American to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting. Her memoir, Finding Me, is set for release in 2022 from HarperCollins.