Madam First Lady Viola Davis: How to get away with (red-carpet) style

Madam First Lady Viola Davis: How to get away with (red-carpet) style

Madam First Lady Viola Davis: How to get away with (red-carpet) style

Madam First Lady Viola Davis: How to get away with (red-carpet) style

Madam First Lady Viola Davis: How to get away with (red-carpet) style

Madam First Lady Viola Davis: How to get away with (red-carpet) style

Madam First Lady Viola Davis: How to get away with (red-carpet) style

Madam First Lady Viola Davis: How to get away with (red-carpet) style

Madam First Lady Viola Davis: How to get away with (red-carpet) style

Madam First Lady Viola Davis: How to get away with (red-carpet) style

Madam First Lady Viola Davis: How to get away with (red-carpet) style

Madam First Lady Viola Davis: How to get away with (red-carpet) style

Madam First Lady Viola Davis: How to get away with (red-carpet) style

Madam First Lady Viola Davis: How to get away with (red-carpet) style

Madam First Lady Viola Davis: How to get away with (red-carpet) style

Madam First Lady Viola Davis: How to get away with (red-carpet) style

Madam First Lady Viola Davis: How to get away with (red-carpet) style

Madam First Lady Viola Davis: How to get away with (red-carpet) style

Madam First Lady Viola Davis: How to get away with (red-carpet) style

Madam First Lady Viola Davis: How to get away with (red-carpet) style

Madam First Lady Viola Davis: How to get away with (red-carpet) style

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Red on red - This red gown Davis wore to 'The Help' movie premiere suited her perfectly.

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Golden pops of color - The gold accessories complemented the already stunning look.

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Sophisticated and simple - For an event at the Museum of Modern Art in New York in 2011, the actress picked this beautiful white suit.

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Bringing it back - The white choker was the highlight of the outfit.

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Classic and crisp - Speaking of white outfits, this beautiful white gown worn at the American Music Awards in 2017 stunned all who saw it.

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Minimalism - This time, Viola opted for a minimalist look paired only with a couple of accessories.

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Sunny style - Not many people can pull off a yellow dress like this Academy Award winner!

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Golden hour - The golden clutch and ring worked as the perfect complement for this look.

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Gorgeous in green - At the 2011 Hollywood Film Awards Gala, Viola opted for this green number.

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Mixing it up - Instead of her traditional neutrals, Davis opted for a more unique pop of color and shine in her accessories.

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Grecian goddess - The actress embraced her curves in this Greek-warrior one-shoulder model with a sexy leg split.

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The full set - The actress paired this gold and ruby bracelet with matching earrings and a gold clutch.

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Orange and opulent - One of her outfits at the 2017 Emmys consisted of this stunning gown with a balconette-style neckline.

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Work that up-do - The elegant up-do and shimmering accessories also brought life to this red carpet look.

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Posing in purple - She wore this purple gown to the Time 100 event, which combines beautifully with her skin tone.

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Contrast - The dress looks like it was perfectly made for her, and the contrasting green teardrop earrings make for a gorgeous addition.

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Nature calls - Remember when she wore this iconic white gown with silver leaves to the Emmys in 2015?

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Double winner - The dress wasn't the only winner, as Davis took home the award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role in 'How To Get Away With Murder.'

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Pretty in pink - This trapeze-style gown maintains as one of her best choices ever.

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Shine bright - Her accessory choices (and her bold lip) are always flawless too!

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Starry night - The award-winning actress opted for this incredible gown with see-through sleeves to attend the 2016 Golden Globes.

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Perfect fit - The neckline fit her silhouette perfectly and the simple earrings added that last touch to the look.

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Red-y to glow - At the Golden Globes in 2015, she turned heads on the red carpet with this beautiful red gown.

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Sequins - The colorful sequins brought life to an already gorgeous dress.

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She's blue (da-ba-dee) - At the Critics' Choice Awards in 2016, Davis proved once again that less is more.

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Polka dots - The polka-dot pattern matches her earrings!

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Scarlet fever - This incredible red gown with a flowing train was Viola's choice for the 2017 Oscars.

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A new kind of accessory - But she also stole the show when she won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in 'Fences.'

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Back in black - Despite the lack of her standard bold tones, Davis still slayed the red carpet in this look at the 2018 Golden Globes.

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Natural beauty -

An incredibly classy black gown paired with a beautiful hairstyle and lots of attitude - Viola Davis scores yet again!

See also: The best red carpet looks of 2019 so far!

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Red on red - This red gown Davis wore to 'The Help' movie premiere suited her perfectly.

© Getty Images

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Golden pops of color - The gold accessories complemented the already stunning look.

© Getty Images

2 / 31 Fotos

Sophisticated and simple - For an event at the Museum of Modern Art in New York in 2011, the actress picked this beautiful white suit.

© Getty Images

3 / 31 Fotos

Bringing it back - The white choker was the highlight of the outfit.

© Getty Images

4 / 31 Fotos

Classic and crisp - Speaking of white outfits, this beautiful white gown worn at the American Music Awards in 2017 stunned all who saw it.

© Getty Images

5 / 31 Fotos

Minimalism - This time, Viola opted for a minimalist look paired only with a couple of accessories.

© Getty Images

6 / 31 Fotos

Sunny style - Not many people can pull off a yellow dress like this Academy Award winner!

© Getty Images

7 / 31 Fotos

Golden hour - The golden clutch and ring worked as the perfect complement for this look.

© Getty Images

8 / 31 Fotos

Gorgeous in green - At the 2011 Hollywood Film Awards Gala, Viola opted for this green number.

© Getty Images

9 / 31 Fotos

Mixing it up - Instead of her traditional neutrals, Davis opted for a more unique pop of color and shine in her accessories.

© Getty Images

10 / 31 Fotos

Grecian goddess - The actress embraced her curves in this Greek-warrior one-shoulder model with a sexy leg split.

© Getty Images

11 / 31 Fotos

The full set - The actress paired this gold and ruby bracelet with matching earrings and a gold clutch.

© Getty Images

12 / 31 Fotos

Orange and opulent - One of her outfits at the 2017 Emmys consisted of this stunning gown with a balconette-style neckline.

© Getty Images

13 / 31 Fotos

Work that up-do - The elegant up-do and shimmering accessories also brought life to this red carpet look.

© Getty Images

14 / 31 Fotos

Posing in purple - She wore this purple gown to the Time 100 event, which combines beautifully with her skin tone.

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15 / 31 Fotos

Contrast - The dress looks like it was perfectly made for her, and the contrasting green teardrop earrings make for a gorgeous addition.

© Getty Images

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Nature calls - Remember when she wore this iconic white gown with silver leaves to the Emmys in 2015?

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Double winner - The dress wasn't the only winner, as Davis took home the award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role in 'How To Get Away With Murder.'

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Pretty in pink - This trapeze-style gown maintains as one of her best choices ever.

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Shine bright - Her accessory choices (and her bold lip) are always flawless too!

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20 / 31 Fotos

Starry night - The award-winning actress opted for this incredible gown with see-through sleeves to attend the 2016 Golden Globes.

© Getty Images

21 / 31 Fotos

Perfect fit - The neckline fit her silhouette perfectly and the simple earrings added that last touch to the look.

© Getty Images

22 / 31 Fotos

Red-y to glow - At the Golden Globes in 2015, she turned heads on the red carpet with this beautiful red gown.

© Getty Images

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Sequins - The colorful sequins brought life to an already gorgeous dress.

© Getty Images

24 / 31 Fotos

She's blue (da-ba-dee) - At the Critics' Choice Awards in 2016, Davis proved once again that less is more.

© Getty Images

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Polka dots - The polka-dot pattern matches her earrings!

© Getty Images

26 / 31 Fotos

Scarlet fever - This incredible red gown with a flowing train was Viola's choice for the 2017 Oscars.

© Getty Images

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A new kind of accessory - But she also stole the show when she won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in 'Fences.'

© Getty Images

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Back in black - Despite the lack of her standard bold tones, Davis still slayed the red carpet in this look at the 2018 Golden Globes.

© Getty Images

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Natural beauty -

An incredibly classy black gown paired with a beautiful hairstyle and lots of attitude - Viola Davis scores yet again!

See also: The best red carpet looks of 2019 so far!

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Madam First Lady Viola Davis: How to get away with (red-carpet) style

The actress is set to play Michelle Obama in an upcoming series

Madam First Lady Viola Davis: How to get away with (red-carpet) style

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27/08/19 | StarsInsider

CELEBRITY Actresses

Viola Davis is one of the best actresses of her generation, whether it's on the big screen, TV, or even in the world of theater. She became the first black actor to achieve the prestigious Triple Crown of Acting, meaning she holds an Oscar, an Emmy, and a Tony. This is even more impressive when you consider that she had her start later than many actors today. Most recently, it's been announced that Davis is set to portray former First Lady Michelle Obama. 'First Ladies' the series is currently in development at Showtime.

However, she doesn't just shine on the screen, but on the red carpet as well! Click through this gallery to see her top 15 style moments!

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