Viola Davis gave herself a meaningful and special birthday gift on her 55th, earlier this week. The ‘Fences’ star bought a former slave plantation house – in which she also happened to be born in, as a gift to herself. The Oscar winning actress shared a picture of the old house on her social media … “Viola Davis Has Bought The Former Slave Plantation House She Was Born In, As a Birthday Gift To Herself”
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‘That’s ridiculous’: Viola Davis Reacts to the “News” Of Julia Roberts Playing Harriet Tubman
Although it has been a thing of the past – but ever since the news of a certain top studio executive, once considering Julia Roberts to portray Harriet Tubman in her biopic – has been made public, people can’t help but talk about the attempted ‘white wash’ of history. It was earlier this month – … “‘That’s ridiculous’: Viola Davis Reacts to the “News” Of Julia Roberts Playing Harriet Tubman”
Julia Roberts Was Once Considered To Play Harriet Tubman, Says New Biopic Screenwriter
Cynthio Erivo is proving her acting metal with the release of her first major worldwide flick as a leading actress. The singer and performer has stepped-in the shoes of a pivotal historic figure – Harriet Tubman, in the biopic released this past weekend. And while we’re all appreciating her breakthrough performance in the poignant tale, … “Julia Roberts Was Once Considered To Play Harriet Tubman, Says New Biopic Screenwriter”
Watch: Cynthia Erivo Transforms Into Harriet Tubman, in New Trailer for ‘Harriet’
Cynthia Erivo may have just landed herself the big-screen breakthrough that would put her on world map. The talented vocalist, will soon be seen on the big theaters portraying the story of Harriet Tubman, the legendary abolitionist who relentlessly fought against slavery, more than 100 years ago. The trailer for the hard-hitting, Harriet directed by … “Watch: Cynthia Erivo Transforms Into Harriet Tubman, in New Trailer for ‘Harriet’”