Viola Davisis a vision in lilac.
The Oscar-winning actress, 58, turned heads on the red carpet Thursday night at The Albies in New York City.
For glam, Davis opted for a matchy-matchy look, wearing purple eyeshadow to match her dress. She also rocked rosy cheeks and a bold plum lip that complemented her bright white smile while she posed for photos on the red carpet. The actress even threw up a peace sign to show off her good spirits.
Davis knows how to make a statement on a red carpet, often opting for sleek yet bold looks that show off her impeccable fashion sense.
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For the Golden Globe Awards at the beginning of the year, shewore a brilliant blue Jason Wu gownwith matching glam. The beautiful one-sleeve gown trailed behind her as she walked the carpet — which means it picked up a healthy amount of rainwater along the way. Still, theWoman Kingstar rocked it like the pro she is.
“Viola is wearing a royal blue gown and her hair is done in a big Afro, so I wanted to keep her makeup radiant but clean and simple,” makeup artist Sergio López-Rivera shared in a press release about the glam moment. “The final look is breezy and easygoing but sophisticated, perfect for the Golden Globes.”
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This year’s honorees include Congolese gynecologist and human rights advocate Dr. Denis Mukwege; journalists Niloofar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi; Ukranian rights group Truth Hounds; the Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression; and Thai Lawyers for Human Rights.
source: people.com