Viola Davis grew up in poverty in Rhode Island; now she and husband Julius Tennon are donating $1.2 million to help local families
For Viola Davis, the place where she grew up remains part of her story, even after a career that has taken her from Rhode Island to Hollywood.
PC: Rhode Island Monthly For Viola Davis, the place where she grew up remains part of her story, even after a career that has taken her from Rhode Island to Hollywood. The award-winning actress and her husband, Julius Tennon, have announced a $1.2 mi... [5049 chars]
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