Viola Davis says she was told she wasn't 'classically beautiful' enough to play romantic leads, Movie News
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Viola Davis says she was told she wasn’t “classically beautiful” enough to play romantic leads by casting directors.
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Viola Davis told she's not 'classic beauty' is why representation matters
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Viola Davis says she was told she wasn't 'classically beautiful' enough to play romantic leads, Movie News
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How Viola Davis Became One of the Greatest Actors of Her Generation - The New York Times
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Viola Davis Cover Story: “My Entire Life Has Been a Protest”
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First Lady (2020) - News - IMDb
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Viola Davis says she was told she wasn't 'classically beautiful' enough to play romantic leads, Movie News
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Viola Davis says she was told she wasn't 'classically beautiful' enough to play romantic leads, Movie News
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Viola Davis: From TV Guest Star To EGOT Winner
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Viola Davis is publishing a memoir she describes as “straight, no chaser.” ‹ Literary Hub
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First Lady (2020) - News - IMDb
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Viola Davis' journey to Triple Crown-winning actress - 60 Minutes - CBS News