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    11 Times Viola Davis Was So Brilliant She Almost Made Us Angry

    “I don’t have any time to stay up all night worrying about what someone who doesn’t love me has to say about me."

    Viola Davis turned an 11-minute long appearance in the play Doubt — opposite the formidable Meryl Streep — into an Oscar-nominated performance. So, maybe it isn't surprising that Davis comes across as transcendent in almost all of her interviews and speeches. Here are just a few of the reasons why Davis probably could get away with murder, if she wanted to.

    1. She isn't an "angry black woman" and knows Shonda Rhimes isn't either.

    2. She talks about her tough childhood to inspire and help kids in the same situation.

    3. She gives every role her all.

    4. Her role as Annalise Keating on How to Get Away with Murder is exactly what she's been looking for.

    5. She doesn't have time to care about haters.

    6. Meryl Streep is one of her besties.

    7. She feels most beautiful when she's at home with her daughter.

    8. She believes in giving back through guidance and mentorship.

    9. She knows the power of believing in your dreams.

    10. She makes no apologies for Viola being Viola.

    11. Finally, one time Viola Davis went on Ellen and danced like this...