Happy birthday! Viola Davis turns 60 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on August 11, 2025

The iconic and legendary actress turns 60 on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025.

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Viola Davis is celebrating her 60th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Viola Davis (How to Get Away with Murder, Suicide Squad, Ender's Game, The Help, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 60th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Davis, a cultural icon

Born in St. Matthews on August 11, 1965, Viola Davis' career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Davis' not just a great actress, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Viola hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Viola Davis as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 60.

Happy Birthday, Viola, you're the best!