‘MY MOMMY': Meet Viola Davis' mother on her birthday (pictures)
Viola Davis and her mother. Image via Instagram @violadavis
American actress Viola Davis celebrated her mother's birthday on Instagram.
Viola Davis remains one of the most famous actors worldwide, appearing in many movies.
Top movies like The Woman King, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, and Giving Voice are among them.
Over the years, she has won many accolades, including the Tripple Crown of Acting and EGOT.
With so much popularism, Viola kept her private life to herself, but this time, she shared pictures of her mother.
Viola Davis. Image via Instagram @violadavis
MEET VIOLA DAVIS' MOTHER ON HER BIRTHDAY
Viola emotionally poured out her heart and celebrated her mother's special day.
'Happy birthday to my heart, soul, and reason for being here…..MY MOMMY!!!!!' she started showing her love.
'I'm Proud to be Mae Alice's daughter. I love you deeply ❤️❤️❤️❤️' she said, finishing by showing her mother some love.
After sharing her pictures, some fans celebrated her birthday, calling them lookalikes.
MZANSI WISH HER WELL
After Viola Davis shared that she celebrated her mother's birthday, her fans also wished her well.
@𝙽𝚊𝚗𝚌𝚢 𝚂𝚒𝚗𝚊𝚝𝚛𝚊 'God bless you and your mama, Viola. Happy HAPPY birthday, Mae Alice! 🥳❤️'
@Lydian John/ Hadura/Actor 'Mama… your VIOLA made it❤️❤️❤️ congratulations to YOU for raising a GLOBAL QUEEN 👑 Happy Birthday 🎂🎂🎂'
@Deborah Roberts 'Happy birthday, Ms Mae Alice 🎂🎁🎉'
@Stephanie McClain 'HBD QUEEN🎂🎉🎊, and thank you for your precious gift to the world, your beautiful daughter, Ms. Viola Davis♥️'
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