Viola Davis

I started a production company out of necessity, the need for great narratives for actors of color.

Viola Davis

I suffered from low self-esteem for much of my life. And now to feel like maybe something that I’m projecting or saying could mean something to someone means a lot to me.

Viola Davis

I think sometimes you have to see a physical manifestation of your dream. Otherwise you have to hope, pray and try to conjure something in your mind to feel like it’s possible.

Viola Davis

I think that you always want to gravitate towards people who absolutely are great at what they do and go for authenticity.

Viola Davis

People who are alone all the time never grow. Those hermits just stay the same. It’s only through relationships. Relationships change us and make us grow.

Viola Davis

Self-deprecation is not an answer to keeping one’s balance. I think that it’s very damaging.

Viola Davis

Sometimes there is no sugar-coating it. Sometimes you have to challenge people’s belief systems in a progressive way.

Viola Davis

When you’re poor, you are invisible. Every poor person will tell you nobody sees you. So being famous was me just wanting to be seen.

Viola Davis

Acting came from growing up in dysfunction. I mean, a lot of great times, but a lot of dysfunction.

Viola Davis

Acting is not rocket science, but it is an art form. What you are doing is illuminating humanity. Or not.

Viola Davis