Viola Davis Viola Davis received or was part of 1 major nomination in 2019. 2019 British Academy of Film and Television Arts 1 nomination Leading Actress "Widows" Nominee 2018 Emmys Creative Arts 1 nomination Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series "Scandal" Nominee 2018 NAACP Image 1 nomination Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series "How To Get Away With Murder" Nominee 2017 Emmys 1 nomination Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series "How To Get Away With Murder" Nominee 2017 Academy Awards 1 nomination, 1 winner Actress in a supporting role "Fences" Winner 2017 British Academy of Film and Television Arts 1 nomination, 1 winner Supporting Actress "Fences" Winner 2017 Golden Globes 1 nomination, 1 winner Best Performance By An Actress In A Supporting Role In Any Motion Picture "Fences" Winner