Viola Davis was a sight to behold in her cover shoot for ELLE Brasil’s September issue, which was released on Thursday.
The Academy Award-winner, 57, appears on four striking covers captured by Marcos Florentino and Kelvin Yule of the photography team, MAR+VIN.
In a sit-down interview conducted by journalist Adriana Ferreira Silva, Davis discussed her latest film The Woman King — which she previously deemed her ‘magnum opus.’
Wow! Viola Davis was a sight to behold in her cover shoot for ELLE Brasil’s September issue, which was released on Thursday
Photographed in black-and-white, The Help actress radiated femme fatale energy with an avant-garde hat by Cecilio Leather Designs atop her head.
It was tilted up, concealing one of her eyes with its wide, contorted brim.
She smoldered for the camera while seemingly going topless and wearing her raven tresses swept up off her neck.
In another cover, Davis exuded edgy glamour in a curve-clinging sleeveless dress by the luxury brand Loewe.
The unique garment, which retails for $1,300, was made of nude-toned velvet with a sexy black glove print that ran across the bust and diagonally down the front.
Davis stood tall in a pair of black Schiaparelli sandals with shiny gold hardware on the instep.
The Academy Award-winner, 57, appears on four striking covers captured by Marcos Florentino and Kelvin Yule of the photography team, MAR+VIN
Discussion: In a sit-down interview conducted by journalist Adriana Ferreira Silva, Davis discussed her latest film The Woman King — which she previously deemed her ‘magnum opus’
The South Carolina native had her tresses parted to one side and styled in a voluminous updo that sat on the back of her head.
Her large brown eyes were dusted in black eyeshadow with a pair of fluffy faux lashes added for extra drama.
Her lips were painted a glossy berry shade and her already stunning features were sculpted with contouring powder and highlighter.
Davis oozed confidence as she posed with her hands clasped behind her back and her head facing forward.
Continuing the jaw-dropping glamour, Davis wowed in a fluffy head piece made of black ostrich feathers by Piers Atkinson.
The Woman King: Davis’ new film The Woman King is a historical epic based on true events from the Kingdom of Dahomey, which was the ‘most powerful states of Africa in the 18th and 19th centuries,’ according to the official synopsis on IMDB
It created the illusion of a gravity defying ponytail.
She posed with her lips pursed and with her chin resting on her shoulder.
A pair of dazzling Bottega Veneta earrings hung from Davis’ ears.
Last but not least, the Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom star modeled a futuristic black latex in a busty peplum top with a matching shrug and skintight skirt from Atsuko Kudo Couture.
Davis’ new film The Woman King is a historical epic based on true events from the Kingdom of Dahomey, which was the ‘most powerful states of Africa in the 18th and 19th centuries,’ according to the official synopsis on IMDB.
She expressed before a screening at the Toronto International Film Festival that The Woman King holds a special place in her heart.
Meaningful: She expressed before a screening at the Toronto International Film Festival that The Woman King holds a special place in her heart; seen at TIFF on September 9
‘You know what? I feel like my entire life, I’ve allowed myself to be defined by a culture, I’ve allowed myself to be defined by the naysayers. I’ve been dropped in a profession that’s defined by depravation,’ she explained, reported Deadline; Davis seen in The Woman King (2022)
‘You know what? I feel like my entire life, I’ve allowed myself to be defined by a culture, I’ve allowed myself to be defined by the naysayers. I’ve been dropped in a profession that’s defined by depravation,’ she explained, reported Deadline.
Davis then expressed that she finally has now come to know who she is, and her latest project helped her on that path.
‘And so, a lot of times, you just allow other people to define you. At 57 years old, I’ve come to the realization that I can define myself.’
The talented actress revealed that she believed deep down that The Woman King was her, ‘magnum opus,’ adding, ‘But it’s my magnum opus because it’s everything I ever dreamed it could be.’
A magnum opus is an important, creative work of art, or is also known as the most important work created by an artist.
Self love: Viola then expressed that she finally has now come to know who she is, and her latest project helped her on that path. ‘And so, a lot of times, you just allow other people to define you. At 57 years old, I’ve come to the realization that I can define myself’; Davis seen on September 14