Instagram/@violadavis
Every other thing that came out of this fine post by Viola Davis set the town on fire. The Oscar winner posted a blockbuster gorgeous video of herself in Gucci attire dripping with Bvlgari, with the simple yet powerful caption: “You’re worth it!” The clip cuts to Davis in profile almost rendering dance-like dramatic poses fitting perfectly with the French poetic voiceover: “Here I am, even if I’m put through the night, in noise and silence, look at me or at least what remains of me”-quite massive indeed-from an actress who has made somewhat of a brand of channeling raw emotions through each of her characters.
Advertisement
Praise rained down on Davis from all corners. Another user commented, “That masterpiece is the face, y’all. IT SCREAMS ‘AM WORTH IT’ TO THE FULLEST.” While, “Actor Viola Davis is the reason this color was created” seemed to imply that her iconic presence quite literally inspires fashion decisions. The references to her majestic aura flowed freely: one said, “Your Highness… bows gracefully,” and another just had “Elegance. Stunning.”
What is most remarkable among these comments is how much Davis’s message of self-worth transcends languages and cultures. Comments in Portuguese, such as “A mais mais meu amoooor” (The best, my love) and “Como consegue ser tão maravilhosa?” (How can you be so wonderful?), bear testimony to her international popularity. Even the camera crew was weighed in on the matter: Videographer Gerson Lirio gave thanks to Davis for the repost.
This woman who gave birth to an entirely new base of appreciation from audiences is nonsuch for truly connecting to most people. Losing no time at all, she’d set under her spotlight every bit of Annalise Keating in How To Get Away With Murder, and concrete historical women like Michelle Obama and Ma Rainey with that unmistakably unabashed pop culture glow just off this post. Her stylist team clearly got it- the setting was to finally fashion a metaphorical crown for Davis, who is elegant all on her very own (hair by Jamika Wilson and makeup by Autumn Moultrie).
This post every bit works on dual power bases: luxurious sleekness with a fragile openness. The high designer- and well-polished glam-wear are stark opposites to the video: an artistic meditation on the concept of identity and visibility. Classic Viola-looks-and-thought-provoking. Just one commenter nailed it: “You’re definitely not silent.” When Viola Davis speaks or posts, the world listens.
Advertisement
If you look hard enough, the depth and separation of these replies speak to how she uniquely inspires while entertaining. She is far from just another celeb posting snaps of her outfits. She makes moments worthy of being profiled around self-worth, representation, and art. In an industry obsessed with youth, Davis is investing in redefining what it means to be the leading lady at age fifty-eight. As the French voiceover said: look at her. Or at least what remains after she’s done breaking all the rules.
No responses yet