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Grammys 2023: Who is Viola Davis' husband? Actress becomes 18th person to achieve EGOT status after audiobook win

'I wrote this book to honor the 6-year-old Viola, to honor her life, her joy, her trauma, everything. And it has just been such a journey,' Davis said while accepting the award

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Viola Davis becomes the EGOT winner at the Grammy Awards 2023 held on Sunday, February 5, 2023. She is now the eighth person to claim the grand slam of an Emmy, an Oscar, a Tony, and now a Grammy. Davis won the award for the best audiobook, narration, and storytelling recording for her memoir titled 'Finding Me'.

According to The Guardian, the actress has now become the third Black woman to win the elite title after Whoopi Goldberg and Jennifer Hudson. The actress has detailed the racist bullying she went through while living in in Rhode Island as well as how she evolved to become a great actor after being stuck in small roles and how she got the role in 'How to Get Away With Murder'.

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Who are the previous artists to have an EGOT status? 

As per Wikipedia, the previous winners include Richard Rodgers, Helen Hayes, Rita Moreno, John Gielgud, Audrey Hepburn, Marvin Hamlisch, Jonathan Tunick, Mel Brooks, Mike Nichols, Whoopi Goldberg, Scott Rudin, Robert Lopez, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice, John Legend, Alan Menken, and Jennifer Hudson. 

Who is Viola Davis's husband?

Davis is married to actor Julius Tennon since June 2003. The couple met in 1999 on the set of 'City of Angels' and immediately connected. She had stated in an interview with Oprah Winfrey about her prayers to get her dream husband and how she landed Tennon. She said, "Someone who's maybe been an actor who understands the artistic community. Someone who goes to church and loves God. I said, 'If you give me that, I'll start going to church, God. I really will. I'm committed to it.' And then I signed off, just like writing a letter."

The actress explained their initial meeting, "He was like, 'Hey,' because we had just did a scene. The only thing I thought was, 'He's good-looking. He's really good-looking. I didn't call him for six weeks. I had bad credit at the time. I had anxiety attacks from driving. I had to work out some personal issues first."

About her wedding, she stated, "The first time we got married with 15 people in our condo. It wasn't big enough. So, three months later we went to Rhode Island with about 100 people," as per E! news. The couple together has established a production company called JuVee Productions. 

Who are Viola Davis's children? 

The couple has an adopted child named Genesis Tennon. The duo adopted her on October 10, 2011. Davis revealed the same at an ELLE Women in Hollywood event which took place on October 18, 2011. She then confirmed that the newborn is a girl whom the actress “brought home a few days ago,” as per People. 

Viola Davis' Grammy acceptance speech 

The star stated in her Grammy acceptance speech, "Oh my God! I wrote this book to honor the 6-year-old Viola, to honor her life, her joy, her trauma, everything. And it has just been such a journey. I just EGOT!" She then added, "I thank everybody who was a part of my story, and the best chapter yet, my loves. You are my life and my joy, the best chapter in my book. Thank you," as per People. 

'Black excellence '

The Internet quickly reacted to her achievement. Billy Baldwin wrote, "WOW: Viola Davis just got the EGOT. Emmy Grammy Oscar Tony Smash the if you think she deserved every single one!." A user said, "I'm absolutely delighted that Viola Davis won. EGOT!"

"Congratulations to @violadavis, who officially reaches EGOT status after winning the Grammy for Best Audiobook. I’ve said it repeatedly on this app and anywhere else: It’s the best audiobook I’ve ever heard. Her story better be a biopic. Just sensational," said writer Jemele Hill.

"Ms. Viola Davis is now an #EGOT. We stan a true icon and legend!" claimed another. A comment read, "Black excellence." Another stated, "She deserves everything i’m so proud of her." Another wrote, "Viola Davis is a national treasure. Protect her at all costs."

"She deserves it! Just watched her Finding the Roots. Pretty amazing life she has lived," noted another. A user tweeted, "Time for us to crown her as the Greatest of all time." "She achieved that on black history month THATS BLACK HISTORY!!!" read a tweet. 

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