This is my testimony,’ Davis said after accepting the Cecil B. DeMille award. Viola Davis, star of The Help and The Woman King among many others, won the Cecil B. DeMille award for outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment at this year’s Golden Globes.

At Friday night's first annual Golden Gala, Viola Davis was recognized for her outstanding contributions to entertainment with the Cecil B. DeMille Award, one of two lifetime achievement awards presented by the Golden Globes.

Viola Davis accepts the 2025 Cecil B. DeMille Award, reflecting on her challenging childhood and the 'magic' she used to rise out of it. — Watch

Viola Davis shared her journey from poverty to being an EGOT winner, leaning into the “magic” that helped her earn the Cecil B. DeMille Award ahead of Sunday’s Golden Globes.

Viola Davis and her impact cannot be understated. The Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award-winning actress and producer has been a mainstay in the entertainment industry for decades, and is widely considered by many to be one of the greatest actors of her generation.

Before the year's biggest movies and TV shows were honored at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards, Viola Davis was honored with the prestigious Cecil B. DeMille Award. The actress, 59, received the honor on at the Golden Gala: A Celebration of Excellence at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills,