Jul 15, 2020 · Viola Davis starred in The Help along with Emma Stone, Octavia Spencer and Bryce Dallas Howard. It's based on a 2009 book that has been accused of perpetuating a "white saviour" …

Sep 12, 2018 · Viola Davis, a luminous triple threat who has conquered the stage, film, and television, has one major career regret.

The Help received four Academy Award nominations including Best Picture, Best Actress for Davis, and Best Supporting Actress for both Chastain and Spencer, with Spencer winning the award. The film …

Aug 10, 2011 · Reviewers say 'The Help' evokes strong emotions, praising Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer's performances. The film is lauded for its poignant storytelling and addressing 1960s racial …

Mar 21, 2024 · Viola Davis regrets starring in The Help due to its portrayal of race relations in America. The White Savior trope in The Help oversimplifies issues of race, not resonating with many Black …

Jul 14, 2020 · Viola Davis was nominated for an Academy Award for her portrayal of 1960s housemaid Aibileen Clark in 2011's The Help, a role she's publicly regretted since its release due to the...

Feb 23, 2021 · Oscar and Emmy winning actor, Viola Davis, has some regrets about starring in The Help which she feels perpetuates the white savior narrative in society.

Aug 10, 2011 · An aspiring author during the civil rights movement of the 1960s decides to write a book detailing the African American maids’ point of view on the white families for which they work, and the …

Jan 11, 2024 · Viola Davis’ most popular role to date remains her Oscar-nominated performance as Aibeleen in The Help. The film was set in the ‘60s during the Civil Rights Movement and focused on …

Feb 6, 2025 · Starring an ensemble cast, The Help features Viola Davis as Aibileen, Octavia Spencer as Minny, and Emma Stone as Skeeter. At the 84th Academy Awards, the film was nominated for Best …