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Finding Me is a 2022 memoir by American actor Viola Davis. It recounts her childhood in poverty in Central Falls, Rhode Island, her education and theatrical training, and her career across stage, television, and film. Davis also describes experiences of racism, abuse, family instability, and professional exclusion, presenting the book as an account of how she developed her identity while pursuing work as a performer.
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Finding Me ranks #22 of 124 in the Autobiography ranking, behind The Glass Castle, ahead of Autobiography.
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What childhood does Viola Davis describe in Finding Me?
Davis recounts severe poverty, hunger, violence, and racism during her childhood in Central Falls, Rhode Island. She also describes how those experiences shaped her fear, ambition, and later understanding of herself.
How did Juilliard affect Viola Davis?
Davis writes about studying at Juilliard and developing formidable classical acting skills while feeling that parts of her identity were not fully valued there. She later expanded her training through experiences that connected performance with African cultural traditions.
Does Finding Me discuss How to Get Away with Murder?
Yes, Davis covers the career that eventually made her the star of ABC's How to Get Away with Murder. Her performance as Annalise Keating made her the first Black woman to win the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
Is Finding Me connected to Viola Davis's EGOT achievements?
Yes, the audiobook earned Davis a Grammy, completing her EGOT status after earlier Emmy, Oscar, and Tony wins. The memoir was published in 2022 and is narrated by Davis herself in the audio edition.
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