Viola Davis to Receive the 2025 Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globes®

Los Angeles, California – November 20, 2024 – The Golden Globes® has officially announced that the acclaimed actress and producer Viola Davis will be honored with the prestigious Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2025. This honor recognizes her remarkable contributions to the film industry and her unparalleled talent, which has captivated audiences worldwide.

Viola Davis is no stranger to accolades, having won her first Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress in 2017 for her powerful performance in the film adaptation of August Wilson’s Fences, where she starred alongside another Cecil B. DeMille Award recipient, Denzel Washington. With this upcoming recognition, Davis will join the ranks of 69 previous honorees of the Cecil B. DeMille Award, which has celebrated legendary figures in Hollywood since its inception in 1952, including icons like Walt Disney, Sidney Poitier, and Oprah Winfrey.

Helen Hoehne, President of the Golden Globes, expressed her admiration for Davis, stating, "Viola Davis is a luminary whose profound talent has continuously shifted the lens through which we see and understand film. Presenting her with the 2025 Cecil B. DeMille Award is not only an honor but a reflection of our admiration for her relentless dedication to her craft and her monumental impact on the industry."

Davis's accolades extend beyond acting; she is a critically acclaimed artist, activist, producer, philanthropist, and a New York Times best-selling author. She achieved EGOT status by winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and multiple Tony Awards. In 2017, she was recognized by Time 100 as one of the world's most influential people, and in 2022, she received the Public Counsel’s William O Douglas Award for her commitment to social justice causes. Notably, Davis has actively worked to eradicate childhood hunger in the United States.

In 2012, Davis and her husband, Julius Tennon, founded JuVee Productions, a company dedicated to amplifying underrepresented voices through impactful storytelling. The production company focuses on creating diverse narratives across various platforms, including film, television, and theater.

Davis will be celebrated at a gala dinner on January 3, 2025, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, alongside the recipient of the 2025 Carol Burnett Award for television achievements. This event marks a special evening dedicated to these historic awards, with Davis also being recognized during the 82nd Annual Golden Globes® broadcast.

The Golden Globes ceremony will take place on January 5, 2025, airing live on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+. Nominations for the awards will be announced on December 9, 2024.

As one of the most significant awards shows globally, the Golden Globes highlights excellence in film and television, having contributed over $55 million to entertainment-related charities over the past three decades. For more information about the Golden Globes, visit GoldenGlobes.com and follow their social media channels.

Viola Davis's recognition as the 2025 Cecil B. DeMille Award honoree not only celebrates her outstanding achievements but also underscores her role as a transformative figure in the entertainment industry.