ABCAs Viola Davis nears the point of becoming the most nominated Black actress in Oscars history, the celebrated actress tells Variety that she’s not quite ready to relish in the honor.
“For me, it’s a reflection of the lack of opportunities and access people of color have had in this business,” she says. “If me, going back to the Oscars four times in 2021, makes me the most nominated Black actress in history, that’s a testament to the sheer lack of material there has been out there for artists of color.”
Tied with her close friend Octavia Spencer, Davis has three Oscar nods with one supporting
