Shonda Rhimes, Viola Davis More Stars Mourn The Death Of Cicely Tyson: ‘I’m Devastated’

It’s safe to say that the world adores Regé-Jean Page after meeting him as the Duke of Hastings in Netflix’s Bridgerton — and producer Shonda Rhimes does too. The producer, 51, wrote a touching tribute to the actor, 31, who landed on the 2021 TIME100 Next list.

Viola Davis is opening up about the moment her career shifted.In the “Black Women of Awards Season” issue of , out now, Davis speaks about representation in Hollywood and the role that completely changed how she looked at her career.«I got , and that’s when my career shifted. And all I was, was exhausted.

Viola Davis and Stacey Abrams know how to harness their power.These bold, towering figures may come from vastly different professional backgrounds, but the outspoken women share much in common, not the least of which is giving voice to pertinent issues in their respective fields and attaining success in their careers against all odds.Their primary connection, however, lies within their core principles.

Palm Springs International Film Awards will honor a who's who of major awards season contenders: The acting honorees include Riz Ahmed, Viola Davis, Andra Day, Daniel Kaluuya, Carey Mulligan, Leslie Odom, Jr., Gary Oldman and Yuh-Jung Youn, with an ensemble award for, directing award for Chloé Zhao and career achievement for Anthony Hopkins.The festival and film awards gala will not take place as an in-person event this year due to the ongoing pandemic, but ET will be exclusively sitting down

Palm Springs International Film Awards. The 55-year-old actress is the recipient of the Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actress for her role in .“Viola Davis is one of the most celebrated actors of her generation from her powerful roles on stage and screen including and ," said Festival Chairman Harold Matzner. «In her latest film,, Davis fully embodies the famous blues singer Ma Rainey in an explosive and memorable performance, which is sure to receive an Academy Award nomination.

Shonda Rhimes has brought longtime director (and sometime actor) Tom Verica in house at Shondaland. Verica, who's worked closely with Rhimessince the third season of Grey's Anatomy, will serveas the company's head of creative production.

With the NAACP Image Awards right around the corner, this year’s nominations were announced on Tuesday.

NAACP Image Awards unveiled this year's nominees on Tuesday, with presenters Anika Noni-Rose, Chloe Bailey, star Erika Alexander, 's Nicco Annan and singer TC Carson announcing the complete list of honorees on Instagram.Across television and streaming, music, literature, film and activism, the awards «celebrate the outstanding achievements and performances of people of color in the arts and those who promote social justice through their creative work.»This year's NAACP winners will be revealed

Clayton Davis D-Nice, Viola Davis, Regina King, Trevor Noah and Tyler Perry are nominated for entertainer of the year at the 2021 NAACP Image Awards.The nominations were virtually announced Tuesday on the NAACP Image Awards’ Instagram by Anika Noni-Rose (“Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey”), Chloe Bailey (“Grown-ish”), Erika Alexander (“John Lewis: Good Trouble”), Nicco Annan (“P-Valley”), and TC Carson (“Living Single”).This is King’s third consecutive nomination for the top award and Perry’s

© Provided by PinkNews Cicely Tyson, the Oscar-winner who blazed a trail for Black actors over a 70-year career, has died aged 96. Tributes from co-stars, fans and former presidents have poured in for the actor, whose death was confirmed Thursday (28 January).

In the wake of Cicely Tyson's death on Thursday, Shonda Rhimes, Zendaya, Rosario Dawson and more took to social media to pay tribute to the actresswho made television history while forging a sterling career out of portraying women of strength and substance. Tyson died Thursday at 96, according to her longtime manager, Larry Thompson.Tyson died two days after her memoir Just as I Am was published.

Viola Davis is mourning the loss of her dear friend and former on-screen mother, Cicely Tyson.

Celebrities are paying tribute to Emmy award-winning actress Cicely Tyson, who died at the age of 96 on Thursday. "Rest in power, Cicely Tyson.Thank you for your life, your love, your light," Amanda Gorman wrote on Twitter.

Viola Davis is mourning the loss of her dear friend and former on-screen mother, Cicely Tyson.The 96-year-old legendary actress died on Thursday. Tyson portrayed Ophelia Harkness, Annalise Keating's mother, played by Davis, on.

died on Thursday at the age of 96.«With heavy heart, the family of Miss Cicely Tyson announces her peaceful transition this afternoon,» Tyson's family said, via her manager, Larry Thompson. «At this time, please allow the family their privacy.  A formal statement and details will follow.»As news broke of her death, Shonda Rhimes, who worked with Tyson on tweeted, «I really need this not to be true.» She also retweeted Netflix's message, which reads: «A force in her industry who opened the door

Angelique Jackson Cicely Tyson’s co-stars and admirers shared their remembrances of the late Emmy and Tony-winning actor, who died Thursday at 96.Viola Davis, who starred opposite Tyson, playing mother and daughter for six seasons on “How to Get Away with Murder,” shared a lengthy tribute to the legend alongside a photo from the set.“I’m devastated. My heart is just broken.

Viola Davis is speaking out after the loss of Cicely Tyson, who played her mother on the ABC series How to Get Away with Murder.