Viola Davis’ Style Transformation Is A Testament To Her Comeup
Viola Davis’ name is one that’s known all throughout Hollywood, but just 12 years ago the star — and her style — were nearly unrecognizable. Today, we know Viola for her classic, sophisticated ensembles and striking red carpet gowns, but back in the day the Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner had quite a different look. Peep the pics on the next few pages and prepare to be wowed by the actress’s amazing style formation.
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VIOLA DAVIS
World Premiere of ‘ Get Rich Or Die Tryin ‘ – Red Carpet
Grauman’s Chinese Theatre
Los Angeles, California- 02.11.05
Where: Los Angeles, California, United States
When: 02 Nov 2005
Credit: Nikki Nelson / WENN
2005
These days you probably couldn’t catch Viola Davis at a premiere of anything “Get Rich or Die Tryin'” related but there she was in 2005 in red halter top, pinstripe pant and pointy shoe glory. And peep her husband Julius admiring his wife on the side.
Viola Davis
Los Angeles Premiere of ‘Disturbia’ held at the Mann’s Chinese Theatre
Hollywood, California – 04.04.07
Featuring: Viola Davis
Where: United States
When: 04 Apr 2007
Credit: Fabrizio Picco/WENN
2007
We don’t quite know what to make up this dress from the Los Angeles Premiere of “Disturbia.” It’s cute but hardly looks befitting of the regal woman we’re used to seeing now.
Viola Davis
New York Premiere of ‘Nights in Rodanthe’ at the Ziegfeld Theatre – Arrivals
Featuring: Viola Davis
Where: New York City, United States
When: 23 Sep 2008
Credit: PNP/WENN
2008
At the premiere of “Nights in Rodanthe” in 2008,Viola was just beginning to step into her glam.
Viola Davis
The TFI Awards Ceremony during the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival held at City Winery.
New York City – 24.04.09
Featuring: Viola Davis
Where: New York City, , NY, United States
When: 24 Apr 2009
Credit: WENN
2009
And by 2009 she had already developed her signature bob with soft curls.
Viola Davis
The 64th Tony Awards held at the Radio City Music Hall Arrivals
Featuring: Viola Davis
Where: New York City, United States
When: 13 Jun 2010
Credit: WENN
2010
Ms. Davis sure loves shiny things.
Viola Davis
“The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo” New York Premiere – Arrivals
Featuring: Viola Davis
Where: New York City, United States
When: 14 Dec 2011
Credit: WENN
2011
Nailed it! 2011 was the year Viola got the casual chic look down.
Viola Davis
CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute, held at The Shrine Auditorium – Arrivals
Los Angeles, California – 02.12.12
Featuring: Viola Davis
When: 02 Dec 2012
Credit: WENN
2012
And then she really let it all hang out when she starting rocking her beautiful natural curls in 2012.
19th Annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium – Arrivals
Featuring: Viola Davis
Where: Los Angeles, California, United States
When: 27 Jan 2013
Credit: Brian To/WENN.com
2013
None of us will ever forget this bold red carpet moment at the SAG Awards in 2013.
The Rape Foundation’s 2014 brunch held at Greenacres in Beverly Hills – Arrivals
Featuring: Viola Davis
Where: Los Angeles, California, United States
When: 28 Sep 2014
Credit: Adriana M. Barraza/WENN.com
2014
More sleek natural hair looks followed in 2014.
The 67th Emmy Awards Pressroom
Featuring: Viola Davis
Where: Los Angeles, California, United States
When: 21 Sep 2015
Credit: Apega/WENN.com
2015
This dress stole the show when Viola Davis became the first Black woman to win the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
Viola Davis attending the 22nd Annual Critics’ Choice Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California.
Featuring: Viola Davis
Where: Santa Monica, California, United States
When: 11 Dec 2016
Credit: Michael Boardman/WENN.com
2016
2016 had so many great options it was hard to choose, but we love how the star looks in this cool blue at the Critics’ Choice Awards.
Viola Davis Honored With Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame
Featuring: Viola Davis
Where: Hollywood, California, United States
When: 05 Jan 2017
Credit: FayesVision/WENN.com
And Ms. Davis definitely started 2017 off right with this refined ensemble to receive her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
