Viola Davis won the 2017 Oscar for her supporting actress
Viola Davis (Fences) received the Academy Award 2017 for her supporting actress. Her rivals in this category were Nicole Kidman ("The Lion"), Michelle Williams ("Manchester by the Sea"), Naomi Harris ("Moonlight"), Octavia Spencer ("Hidden Figures"). For Viola Davis, this was the third Academy Award nomination and the first gold statuette. Previously, her work was awarded another prestigious professional award - the Golden Globe. In addition to the Academy Award-winning drama Fences, Viola Davis appeared in the 2016 adaptation of DC's Suicide Squad. Recall that the Oscar 2017 ceremony was held in Los Angeles. It was hosted by the popular American TV presenter Jimmy Kimmel. A complete list of the nominees for the award and the winners can be found in the special Oscar section of the Cinema News portal. It also contains detailed information on all previous Academy Trophy winners. They are in chronological order. The Topic of Article: Viola Davis won the 2017 Oscar for her supporting actress. |
