Viola Davis’ latest honour is not for her acting, but for her writing. The Oscar winner’s upcoming memoir, Finding Me, is Oprah Winfrey’s new book club pick.
Finding Me, which comes out next Tuesday, traces Davis’ journey from what she has called a “crumbling apartment in Central Falls, Rhode Island” to acclaim for her work on stage and screen.
Her many prizes include a Tony for the 2010 Broadway production of August Wilson’s “Fences” and an Academy Award for the film adaptation of “Fences” that came out in 2016. READ MORE: Oprah Winfrey Pens Essay On Ukraine’s Courage: ‘We Are Witnessing Something Truly Powerful’ “After I finished reading the first paragraph, I knew this was a book I wanted to share with the world,” Winfrey said in a statement Thursday. “I am in awe that Viola overcame all that she did to not only survive but become a role model for the world as a renowned actress, a mother, a wife and the woman that she is today.” In a statement Thursday, Davis said she was “beyond honoured” and thanked Winfrey for her support. READ MORE: Meghan Markle’s Attorney Slams Samantha Markle’s ‘Baseless And Absurd Lawsuit’ Over Oprah Winfrey Interview “The courage to share this story has been equal to my fear,” Davis said. “Your acknowledgement has been like a huge embrace.
Thank you for championing me and for giving me a platform to share my truth to the world.” Beginning Friday, Winfrey’s interview with Davis can be streamed on Netflix.
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