Viola Davis finally explains viral Michael B. Jordan moment at Actor Awards

Viola Davis made one of the most important moments of the Actor Awards memorable by simply announcing Michael B. Jordan as the winner during the ceremony.

The EGOT winner presented the Sinners star with the award in the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role category, and her surprise reaction and cheers of celebration brought added flair to the win.

In an interview with Variety, the 60-year-old dished what she thinks of the moment in hindsight, now that it has gone viral on the internet (and has racked up over a million views on YouTube).

“Me and my husband [actor and producer Julius Tennon] have been laughing for two days,” explaining that the line she half said before his name was “You are shining, Harold Loomis. Shining like new money.”

The line is from an August Wilson play titled Joe Turner's Come and Gone, which was Viola’s first professional acting gig since she played Mattie.

“That line is constantly playing out in my mind, because what it encapsulates is someone stepping into their purpose. It gives me goose bumps. And that’s how I felt about Michael B. Jordan,” she added.

Notably, Viola also added that she is somebody who cheers in support, even when it comes to her children at their soccer games which is why she reacted that way.

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