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| Born | August 11, 1965 |
| Hometown | St. Matthews, South Carolina, United States |
| Net worth | $25 million |
| Height | 5'5" (1.65m) |
| Spouse | Julius Tennon (m 2003 - present) |
| Children | Genesis Tennon |
| Parents | Mary Alice Davis , Dan Davis |
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Michael Jordan Had These Two Requests for Ben Affleck’s Movie “Air”
- When “Air” director Ben Affleck met with Michael Jordan, the basketball star wanted Viola Davis to be cast and Howard White to be included in the upcoming film.
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Matt Damon, Ben Affleck and Viola Davis talk new film, ‘Air’
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama | The Woman King | Nominated |
| 2023 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Actress in a Leading Role | The Woman King | Nominated |
| 2023 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role | The Woman King | Nominated |
| 2021 | Academy Award | Actress in a Leading Role | Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (film) | Nominated |
| 2021 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (film) | Nominated |
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