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Red on red - This red gown Davis wore to 'The Help' movie premiere suited her perfectly.

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Golden pops of color - The gold accessories complemented the already stunning look.

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Sophisticated and simple - For an event at the Museum of Modern Art in New York in 2011, the actress picked this beautiful white suit.

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Bringing it back - The white choker was the highlight of the outfit.

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Sunny style - Not many people can pull off a yellow dress like this Academy Award winner!

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Golden hour - The golden clutch and ring worked as the perfect complement for this look.

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Gorgeous in green - At the 2011 Hollywood Film Awards Gala, Viola opted for this green number.

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Mixing it up - Instead of her traditional neutrals, Davis opted for a more unique pop of color and shine in her accessories. 

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Grecian goddess - The actress embraced her curves in this Greek-warrior one-shoulder model with a sexy leg split.

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The full set - The actress paired this gold and ruby bracelet with matching earrings and a gold clutch.

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Orange and opulent - One of her outfits at the 2017 Emmys consisted of this stunning gown with a balconette-style neckline.

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Work that up-do - The elegant up-do and shimmering accessories also brought life to this red carpet look.

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Posing in purple - She wore this purple gown to the Time 100 event, which combines beautifully with her skin tone.

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Contrast - The dress looks like it was perfectly made for her, and the contrasting green teardrop earrings make for a gorgeous addition.

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Nature calls - Remember when she wore this iconic white gown with silver leaves to the Emmys in 2015?

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Double winner - The dress wasn't the only winner, as Davis took home the award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role in 'How To Get Away With Murder.'

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Pretty in pink - This trapeze-style gown maintains as one of her best choices ever.

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Shine bright - Her accessory choices (and her bold lip) are always flawless too!

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Starry night - The award-winning actress opted for this incredible gown with see-through sleeves to attend the 2016 Golden Globes.

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Perfect fit - The neckline fit her silhouette perfectly and the simple earrings added that last touch to the look.

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Red-y to glow - At the Golden Globes in 2015, she turned heads on the red carpet with this beautiful red gown.

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Sequins - The colorful sequins brought life to an already gorgeous dress.

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She's blue (da-ba-dee) - At the Critics' Choice Awards in 2016, Davis proved once again that less is more.

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Polka dots - The polka-dot pattern matches her earrings!

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Scarlet fever - This incredible red gown with a flowing train was Viola's choice for the 2017 Oscars.

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A new kind of accessory - But she also stole the show when she won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in 'Fences.'

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Back in black - Despite the lack of her standard bold tones, Davis still slayed the red carpet in this look at the 2018 Golden Globes.  

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Natural beauty -

An incredibly classy black gown paired with a beautiful hairstyle and a genuine smile.

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Elegant as ever -

The actress chose a simple yet elegant white dress for the 2019 Rome Film Festival. 

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Her best yet -

This black and white gown she wore to the 2019 Emmy Awards was a show-stealer, with its unique shape that resembled an abstract art piece. 

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Viola Davis -

At the 2019 British Academy Film Awards, she wore a gown with a big asymmetric bow on the front to remind everyone of the gift of her presence. 

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Textures -

She mixed velvet and satin with her natural hair texture, and the result was sensational.  

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Power suit -

At the 2019 Women In Film Annual Gala, Davis donned this gorgeously feminine monochrome suit from Max Mara. 

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A dress that moves -

At the 23rd Annual Hollywood Film Awards, she wore this blue number that seems to have been constructed for movement. 

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She loves a bold red -

To the premiere of the series finale of 'How To Get Away With Murder' in 2020, Davis mixed function with fashion in jumpsuit with pockets, and of course it was in her favorite bold statement color. 

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Never basic -

Davis loves switching up shapes, particularly around her shoulders. 

See also: Viola Davis and other actors who hated their on-screen character

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