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Viola Davis and Oprah Winfrey
Winfrey and Davis discuss the self-esteem issues that come with acting. Davis tearfully opens up about her midlife crisis during "Doubt" as she learned about the unexpectedly isolating effects of success.
In her Oscar Special, Winfrey also chats with Davis' "The Help" co-star Octavia Spencer, as well as "Moneyball" nominee Jonah Hill (and his parents). More clips outlined at NYT's Carpetbagger.
2 Comments
Ann | February 26, 2012 11:47 AM
I thoroughly enjoyed the interview with Viola Davis. She was so eloquent and beautiful. When she spoke of her having low self esteem, she said something that struck a chord with me because I do this a lot. She said something to the effect... "Staying up all night worrying about people who don't love me, what they are saying about me and here there are a slew of people who do love me, I am devaluing them, I am not spending any time with them". So true, I will try to remember these words, everytime I worry about that. Thank you Viola!
Dee | February 24, 2012 1:32 PM
I was REALLY impressed with Viola. I think Oprah was impressed too. So articulate and so level headed. She was beautiful. I haven't seen the movie yet, but I DID see her in Doubt and she was impressive. I have just one question: Oprah asked her how it felt to be called the "N" word when she was younger but I don't remember Viola ever saying she WAS called that. Did I miss it? I thought she had a rather healthy and upbeat opinion of white people. Was Oprah putting words in her mouth or did I miss something?