For the past 16 years, ESSENCE — one of the leading Black-owned media companies — has proudly honored extraordinary Black women in the entertainment industry. This year’s Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon was no different, celebrating those whose work continues to break barriers and inspire. Hollywood Unlocked was on the carpet where we spoke with … Read more
BBC News was forced to apologize to their viewers after confusing Beyonce for Viola Davis as they gave their recap on the 2023 Grammy Awards last night. The broadcaster left its British audience startled after using Davis’ photo from her appearance at the Golden Globes while discussing Bey achieving record-breaking status after becoming the most-awarded … Read more
Viola Davis has opened up on the challenges she faced when she began pursuing a career in acting, recounting how she was often considered to be “too big and too black” to be cast in roles. While she’s arguably one of the busiest actresses in Hollywood today, the 57-year-old tells The Guardian that her rise … Read more
People on social media are fiercely pushing for Viola Davis’ new movie, “The Woman King,” to be boycotted, claiming it “whitewashes” the history of the subject depicted. Twitter users, in particular, were quick to do their fact-checking regarding the controversial film. One of the most critical parts of the motion picture is the portrayal of … Read more
Hollywood Unlocked, in partnership with Hidden Empire and Draymond & Hazel Green, hosted a powerful special screening of The Woman King — a film starring Viola Davis that celebrates the strength, resilience, and legacy of Black women on and off the screen. The exclusive event brought together a community of young women, celebrities, and supporters … Read more