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EXCLUSIVE: Viola Davis, Gabrielle Union & More on 'Oprah's Next Chapter'

Viola Davis gives Oprah the inside scoop on the struggles and criticisms Black actresses face.
Viola Davis Talks Black Actress 'Crisis' on 'Next Chapter'
Viola Davis
By Charlene Cooper · Updated October 28, 2020
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Viola Davis, Phylicia Rashad, Gabrielle Union and Alfre Woodard sat down with Oprah for this Sunday’s episode of Oprah’s Next Chapter. Together the veteran actresses talk about their life experiences as African-American women in Hollywood.

Davis shares some of the challenges Black actors face that White actors never have to think about. “We’re in crisis mode as Black actors, not only in the sheer number of roles offered, but the quality of the roles,” Davis said.

Check out this exclusive first look above and be sure to tune into Oprah’s Next Chapter: Black Women in Hollywood Sunday, June 23 at 9 p.m.

TOPICS:  Gabrielle Union Oprah Winfrey Viola Davis