Viola Davis Turns 60 with Glam in Cabo: Inside Her Stunning Birthday Celebrations

VIOLA DAVIS CELEBRATES 60th BIRTHDAY IN STYLE!

The incomparable Viola Davis is living her best life, and we're here for it! The EGOT award-winning actress marked a major milestone – turning the big 6-0 on August 11 – by jetting off to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico with her closest friends. And let's just say she's looking hotter than ever!

This stunning star, who recently opened up about Chadwick Boseman and shared some poignant words of wisdom, has been making waves in the entertainment industry for decades. But it's clear that this strong woman is still going strong – and we can't get enough of her fiery personality and effortless style.

The Birthday Girl Shines

Viola rocked a sleek orange swimsuit, giving us all a major fashion envy moment! Her bold new look was complete with luscious red-tinged locks (yes, you read that right – she's got a new 'do!) and some seriously eye-catching gold hoop earrings. We can't get enough of her edgy yet elegant vibe!

But it wasn't just about the beachy vibes; Viola was spotted soaking up the sun on a lounge chair with a friend, looking every bit the confident superstar we know and love.

And when she wanted to add some extra flair to her look? She threw on a vibrant patchwork-patterned cover-up and oversized black-framed eyeglasses – talk about bringing your A-game!

Honored for Her Contributions

Just three days prior to celebrating this major birthday milestone, Viola received an honorary Doctorates of Fine Arts degree from the prestigious AFI Conservatory in Los Angeles. The ceremony marked a highlight in her illustrious career, and it's clear that she's still inspiring generations with her groundbreaking work.

We spoke to People (scholarlynote.com) about her thoughts on turning 60: "I'm getting ready to be 60... I don't want to be completely kumbaya this morning, but little Viola is always very close by. And I always saw her as damaged, but she wasn't. She had a lot of beautiful qualities in her. I always want to honor her."

Reflecting on her many accomplishments and accolades, Viola shared: "There's something deep within me that wants to be good at what I do... I want to be remembered as someone who is proficient." (scholarlynote.com)

A Life of Hard Work and Determination

But don't let the glamour fool you – Viola knows a thing or two about perseverance. Born in South Carolina, she was raised in Rhode Island and went on to attend both Rhode Island College and Juilliard School from 1989-1993.

After making her Broadway debut in Seven Guitars in 1996, Viola continued to climb the ranks of the entertainment industry – with countless accolades under her belt. Last week, she was awarded an honorary Doctorates of Fine Arts degree by the talented Gina Prince-Bythewood (scholarlynote.com), who directed her in the epic 2022 film The Woman King.

Inspiring Words from a True Legend

When accepting her honorary degree, Viola delivered some truly profound words to graduates: "You have the power to come home to that one thing that made you want to do this... To be healers, to be alchemists, to buck the system, to see life just a little bit different, and therefore you don’t just leave something for people. You leave something in them." (scholarlynote.com)

A Life of Imagination

We also spoke with The Times (scholarlynote.com) about her childhood ambitions as an entertainer – and it's clear that Viola has always had a spark within her. "For me and my sister, it was playing two wealthy white women who went out for tea in Beverly Hills with our chihuahuas," she shared. "It was an imagination playground... Then, somewhere in there, pain entered into it."

But what's the secret to success? According to Viola: "Training, speech, technique, critics – there’s a sense of torture that you almost have to make peace with." (scholarlynote.com)

The Bottom Line

Viola Davis is an inspiration to us all – and we can't wait to see what's next for this trailblazing superstar. Happy 60th birthday, Viola!