Viola Davis
Awards & Honours
123
Awards Won
11
Honours
4
Rankings
6
Covers
3
Records
Viola Davis has accumulated a remarkable array of accolades that firmly establish her as one of Hollywood's most distinguished performers. Her achievement of the Triple Crown of Acting, winning an Oscar, an Emmy, and two Tony Awards, is a testament to her versatile talent across all major acting mediums. She later completed the rare EGOT status by adding a Grammy for her audiobook narration, a feat that few artists ever accomplish.Beyond these top-tier awards, Davis has been recognized by prestigious publications like Time, which named her among the 100 most influential people twice, and The New York Times, which ranked her among the greatest actors of the 21st century. Her impact extends to receiving a Hollywood Walk of Fame star, honorary doctorates from her alma maters, and the esteemed Cecil B. DeMille Award, highlighting a career marked by historic firsts and consistently powerful performances.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Cecil B. DeMille Award
Lifetime achievement award for outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment.
EGOT Status
Achieved the rare distinction of winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award.
Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Received a star in the Motion Pictures category at 7013 Hollywood Boulevard.
Key to the City
Awarded by her childhood hometown in recognition of her achievements and inspiration.
Time 100 Most Influential People
Named one of the world's most influential people.
Triple Crown of Acting
Achieved the distinction of winning an Oscar, Emmy, and Tony Award.
Time 100 Most Influential People
Named one of the world's most influential people.
Honorary Doctorate
Received an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from her alma mater.
L'Oréal Paris Ambassador
Appointed as a global ambassador for the beauty brand.
Humanitarian Award
Recognized for her advocacy work and efforts to combat childhood poverty.
Honorary Doctorate
Received an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from her alma mater.
Rankings & Lists
25 Greatest Actors of the 21st Century
50 Greatest TV Actors of All Time
World's Highest-Paid Actresses
World's Highest-Paid Actresses
Magazine Covers
Time
April 30, 2012
The 100 Most Influential People in the World
Time
September 2015
The 100 Most Influential People
Vogue
September 2016
Viola Davis: The Actress Who Changed Hollywood
Vanity Fair
December 2016
The Triumph of Viola Davis
Essence
February 2012
Viola Davis: The Help's Leading Lady
The Hollywood Reporter
October 2016
Viola Davis: The Oscar Frontrunner
Records & Feats
First Black Actress to Win Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Viola Davis made history at the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards for her role in How to Get Away with Murder.
Achieved the Triple Crown of Acting
She earned an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and two Tony Awards, becoming one of few performers to achieve this distinction.
Achieved EGOT Status
Davis completed the rare EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) with her Grammy win for the audiobook of her memoir, Finding Me.