Viola Davis Proves You Can Have Fun With Beauty At Any Age

Viola Davis Then & Now: Photos Of The Oscar-Winner From Her Early Days To Today

One of the most decorated actors of her generation has come a long way from her humble beginnings. Celebrate her journey with a look back at her life in photos.

Viola Davis Proves You Can Have Fun With Beauty At Any Age

“There’s a feeling like you’re no longer valuable when you get older,” Viola Davis told ESSENCE in an interview about her L’Oréal partnership back in 2021. But, aging “is about liberating yourself from all of that.” As someone who has never lied about how old she is, the legendary actress—who’s turning 61 today—is the definition of “better with age.” Since her Broadway debut in the 1990s, Davis has long channelled the beauty within Black emotion…