Viola Davis‘ life story is nothing short of remarkable. Celebrate the icon’s 61st birthday with a look back at her incredible path from a childhood in poverty to EGOT-winning superstardom. Born in St. Matthews, South Carolina, and raised in Central Falls, Rhode Island, she rose from small stage roles to an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony, including her 2017 Academy Award for Fences.
Scroll through the gallery to relive her rise from unknown to Hollywood royalty.
