
Super Soul Special: Viola Davis
Oprah's Super Soul
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The Imposter Syndrome
Viola Vettis is the first Black woman in history to be nominated for four Academy Awards. She describes her childhood as living in abject poverty, often going without food. Her internal drive and fierce talent brought her to Juilliard School of Performing Arts. After we taped our interview, Viola received an Oscar nomination for Best Actress from All Rainey.
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