Viola Davis Gets Regal During NAACP Image Awards Speech: 'Our Crown Has Already Been Bought, All We Have to Do Is Wear It'
By Nicholas Rice
Published on March 1, 2026.
Viola Davis delivered a powerful acceptance speech at the 2026 NAACP Image Awards. The actress was awarded the Chairman's Award and reflected on her upbringing in Rhode Island in 1965. She described her journey as "a hero's journey" and emphasized the importance of working together. Davis also shared praise for individuals involved in her work, including those caring for her mother who is in advanced dementia. The event is part of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and is set to take place on Saturday, February 28.
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