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Viola Davis & Julius Tennon on 20 Years of Marriage, Meeting Michael Jordan & Viola’s EGOT Win
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- Published on Mar 29, 2023 veröffentlicht
- Viola talks about calling her husband Julius “George Jefferson,” being married for 20 years, how they met, Julius’ birthday being on December 24th, being married 20 years, Viola being a shy person, working together in the new movie Air, meeting Michael Jordan, Michael wanting Viola to play his mother, Viola winning the EGOT, and her candy addiction.
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her laugh is literally everything. i adore this woman & it's painfully obvious that julius does, too. i'm so grateful for how far she's come since the "mainstream success" of htgawm. there is nothing that this queen can't do. 🥰
Why painfully obvious.
@Sai Pitta is this a question?
Her laugh should be bottled and sold.
Her laugh is beautiful 😍
I love these 2. I never saw Viola's husband before, but they have to be the best Hollywood couple ever. So adorable
her energy around julius is just different she was already amazing and funny but with him beside her you can tell how great they are together and how more fun and herself she is!
I was just thinking the same thing. I absolutely love when they're together.
She seems so bubbly and happy around him. Amazing!
It's true !!!!!!
Bless them !!!!!!!!!❤
Same thought! I love it!!
You can see how much they adore each other. It's so cute
Viola and Julius are such a fun couple! I love the way they just bubble over together and do the same movements as one. They obviously have a deep connection. Can't wait to see them act together as M. Jordan's parents!
Oh my goodness- I'm in love with this couple. I'm so glad they did this interview together
They do an online AD tour of their home, it's fun to see how & where our favorite celebs live.
*Architectural Digest
@no one oh how cool. Is this like the new MTV cribs? Lol I’ll have to check it out.
Me too ❤
We can thank Jimmy for this wonderful segment. He tees it up for amazing people, and then gets out of the way so they can truly shine. So few hosts are able to do that.
THIS IS THE COUPLE OF THE CENTURY! So glad for their happiness and success.
Her laugh is so contagious! I love her!
What a great couple. Don’t you just love the chemistry between them? This interview was just the therapy I didn’t know I needed. Had me smiling the whole time.
Viola & Julius are so adorable. It’s wonderful to see a couple who can can laugh & have fun together. Julius is not threatened by Viola’s achievements, he supports her, and they’ve built a beautiful life together.
I just love them! I hope Viola wins her second Oscar soon. 💙
I predict additions to her EGOT in her future
LavenderShakespeare she won Best Supporting Actress for ‘Fences’ in 2017.
Me too!
BEST ACTRESS.. will be deserved!
@iago07 Viola HAS an Oscar, but when she gets a great lead actress role and performs with her usual panache, it certainly isn't beyond belief that she could add a Best Actress Oscar to her EGOT.
If you love Viola you may find her ancestry fascinating on that show
'Who Do You Think You Are,' -
I hope I got the programs name right.
20 years and they act like newlyweds! ❤ I love it!
What a great couple! And her husband seems like such a gentleman. They don’t make men like this anymore.
I don't wanna agree with you!🤮
But I have to !
Are you a lady that a man like that can marry,it takes two to tango you know. You attract someone like you
@Ope Ade I don't think you read/comprehended what she wrote ... it's got nothing to do with "two to tango" if there's no one nearby worthy to tango with.
@Rai Rahman I do understand what she was saying,she is effectively saying there are no
men like that any more , my point is there are still good men and getting such also require you to be a good woman too. You attract what you are period
This was such a delightful interview. Love their spirit and chemistry together. Had me smiling the entire time. ❤️❤️
What an incredible couple. 🎉 May God Keep them forever.
im listening to her book on audio right now and I will just say.... DO IT! Its fantastic and hard to find a place to pause. She narrates it and its just her TELLING A STORY and WOW what a story! Viola Davis is my own personal hero
Her book is fantastic! I have the hard copy and audio version. Just had to hear it in her voice-there’s such a richness in her voice. She’s a fantastic story teller.
Absolutely agree, it’s like no other audio biography I’ve listened to. I chose the audio book because I wanted to hear it in her voice instead of mine. I love her voice so much lol: I forget I’m listening to a “book” all the time. She’s the most natural storyteller I’ve ever heard. And it’s so beautifully written. So worth the purchase.
Same! Just finished it… I laughed, cried and felt inspired! She is truly one of a kind - so in love with her ❤
Can you please share the book title, you got me at audio hehehe & yeah her voice is amazing🌹🌹 God has surely done real good with Ms. Davis, and may God continue to bless her/them richly🙏
@Nora Sanchez it’s called Finding Me!
Her dark skin in that red dress is nothing but beautiful.. 😍 😩
A beautiful woman and a lovely couple to have lasted so long in Hollywood!
It feels like we rarely see couples on these late night shows.
I hate wearing pink/salmon but I look good in it... still... she looks stellar in that red outfit. Also yes. These two roll off each other like I could only hope for.
She is GORGEOUS!!
So beautiful love the lipstick 💄 matches the dress!
Melenin is in! Smoking!
Looks like a Chocolate dipped strawberry. Beautiful!!
Congrats 🎉 to 20yrs. I love them both. I saw them together giving a tour of their home, which is beautiful inside and out. I love their chemistry and laughing spirit together, not to mention 20 years of experiences, challenges, and good times. I honestly want to watch “Air” more bc of them, knowingly MJ is not appearing in it. ❤️
They're like grandma and grandpa already 😭😭 the comfort and ease in their chemistry is so palpable and flavorful. They're just...balanced. I can imagine sitting at the foot of their rocking chairs just watching them be so playful 😍
Aww these two make my heart melt! They way he said “I have a few things in mind” for their anniversary 🥹🥰 Love their love! ❤❤❤
The word that comes to mind when I see her is Greatness. I love her in movies. Such power and intensity. I hope she has continued success.
Omg they are so adorable and hysterical together 😂😂❤
I hope they come back together to the show even when they have nothing to promote. Great interview!! ❤
Their love is in the Air. A beautiful and inspirational couple. Absolutely adore viola’s joyful and mischievous laugh!❤️
Omg! They’re still exciting to each other ! That’s inspiring! I adore her and I am just mesmerized by every role she plays!
Be blessed with many more happy years!!! ❤❤❤
I love VIola! I'm currently reading her book "Finding Me" and it is well written. She bares all about her childhood which is heartbreaking, but she had courage and tenacity along with her MaMamma and siblings. She is a blessing to us all with her marvelous talent and just for who she is.
Love them both - Viola is such a force but with so much humor and grace ❤
You can see how they let each other shine and you can see there is strong chemistry and adoration for each other. See how he wants to plan a lovely surprise for her...he knows he is a king because he has a queen. so precious.
She’s the best! Her energy and mood is everything always so joyful and happy!!
Adorable watching soul mates interact. So alike, yet so different at the same time.
I loved this interview, I can feel that amazing connection between them. I wish them the best and many more years together. Vibes!
I love how Viola looks at him. It’s looks like they have a lot of private jokes among them. They complete each other’s sentences. It’s such a vibe!
Love this! What a delightful, fun couple. Congrats on 20 years of marriage. Can’t wait to see the movie!
This interview with these 2 just warmed my heart this Saturday morning❤ They seem like such an amazing loving couple!
What a great couple…..they have great chemistry! Thank you Jimmy for having them on the show!
I just finished her book on 4/2/23 and I have fallen even deep in love with Vee!!! She is absolutely the most brutally honest and transparent person which makes her even more likeable. If you get the chance pick up her book...it a must read and inspiring to anyone is living life!! Julius thank you for being such a gem to this deserving woman!!
You can just see and feel the chemistry between these two. I LOVE it, I'm so happy for Viola.
I love these two together. I watched them on AD and was enamored with their banter and seamless interactions. This interview was wonderful!
Watching them together is pure joy! They are such a lovely couple and compliment each other well. Makes me believe in love.❤❤🥰
I love Viola’s laugh and fantastic acting
They happiness, joy and love that these two radiate! I wasn't even thinking of watching Air but now I want to just for them!
Great couple dynamic. They support and balance each other.
Julius is a great partner, especially in a situation that would make many so called ‘men’ insecure.
Hope to see more of them together.
I’m so in love with all of this! Their chemistry is impeccable and I absolutely love their energy. I definitely see why the casting director thought this would be great for them to do together. Side note Viola is Aunty and I love everything about this woman. 🥰💕💜
Love them both. So encouraged to see a happy and successful couple of 20 years!
I LOVE Viola Davis. She’s just amazing & this was a perfect interview. Her husband is really cool as well. Happy for them 😁
What a wonderful pair. May God always keep them.
I love them together…they’re so genuine
That laughter is just gold!!! Wow, what a lovely couple. So much love and respect for each other. Wow.
This made me smile!!! You can tell they’re happy in love!!! Can’t wait to see Air!
Best interview Jimmy's ever done! She is pure magic. They are a magnificent couple! Her hubby is a dream, well done Viola! ;)
What a wonderful couple. I didn't know Viola's spouse is an actor, too. I hope they do more movies together. They have great chemistry.
This brings me so much joy. They make a lovely couple. go Viola and Julius! ❤❤❤
These two are the real relationship goals.
❤ her so much! Her and her husband together is even more dynamic!
I seen them together, a few years ago, and have been in love with them ever since! I knew about them separately, but I never knew that they were married. I adore them together! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
They definitely complement each other. You can tell it's not phony or for show they have a real respect for each other. Love to see happy people.
I love these two together! Such great chemistry and Julius is truly a lovely affable man. Beautiful couple and jimmy was an awesome interviewer. loved this
I saw the AIR movie and I liked it a lot. Viola played the mom on point and her husband as the dad was awesome, nice seeing them working together.
Wow, she is class all the way. What a fabulous lady we can all admire. Her husband is so sweet!
Viola’s book was so moving and empowering it’s still on my desk , all doggy eared! What a beautiful human and how wonderful to see their warm partnership ❤
What an obviously great dynamic they have as a couple. 20 years married and they act like new lovers.
This is everything for me 😊❤ I love when she talks about her husband and now he's here!!!!😍
Awe, I smiled the whole time at them. 😊 They are too cute!!! ❤🤗🥰
Aww I love those two so much been together since 1999, married back in 2003 they are really truly real life couple goals 🥰🥰😍😍❤️❤️
I absolutely love Viola's smile when she's with her hubby! 💕
There energy really glows loved this interview
How lovely to see them together and how they love each other!❤
I love them together! God bless their beautiful relationship. And Julius is a very secure man.
You can tell they really love one another. Love this for them ❤
Brilliant. They gave this 73 year old man many laughs and confidence that hope still remains for our world.
G-d bless them both.
Viola Davis is absolutely amazing. She's a powerhouse.
they are the most humble and down to earth couple
Their relationship made me smile I love it
Viola is one of America's best actresses ever. Love her work! 👍🤗❤
Jimmy Kimmel is such a nice guy you can see why he has so many friends. It's so good to see him enjoy having these guests.
They're magical! I love their chemistry! I also enjoyed Julius's cameo in HTGWM. ❤
I love these two. True and authentic!✊🏾🙏🏾
It’s really great to see a couple like this. You can tell they hold each other down in every way.
I absolutely love viola Davies, I read her book and loved how she met her husband. She has done so well in her life and she has a great man by her side and together they are amazing in this film
Viola has such class and grace. I totally love her!
I love the their story of how they met & moved in together🥰♥️🎶 What fun they are together🎉🎶💞🌈
Omg! I love their relationship and love story. Here in interviews by herself and with him she is so comfortable and relaxed! ❤❤❤
Although I have my opinion about his motives early on in this relationship (after reading several articles), I love that SHE'S happy, that she laughs a lot with him and looks at him with love.❤
Today I saw the movie "Air," and it was extremely well put together. All of the actors were great! Viola Davis did great. I just now learned that her husband played Micheal's father.
I can’t stop smiling ! This makes me so happy .
After 20 years...still smiling so bright ❤
what a beautiful interview and the beautiful chemistry between these two is so refreshing and wonderful to see. Cant wait to see the film!
I just saw the movie air today and I really love their chemistry in the movie along with her chemistry with Matt Damon, i hope she gets nominated
They are the cutest couple, such great energy and love for each other
Both are so comfortable with each other. What is nice to see is also his comfort with the fact that his wife is immensely popular and acclaimed. It's a rarity when that happens where the male ego doesn't intervene.
Great energy of their being and relationship❣️
These two just make you want to fall in love! Bless them!
Just love this so much ❤❤They are so sweet just simply, perfectly matched !!
Omg these two the energy is so amazing I loved this entire segment
My heart when I see these 2 🥰🥰 Especially here!!! Made my whole morning!!! ❤
Amazing. Love them together. They’re like best friends! .. Love this interview man. ❤
👍🏿👍🏿
Now THIS is relationship goals 😩❤️❤️❤️
This is one of the most enjoyable interviews I have ever seen. Viola and her husband are so cute together!
They seem so happy together. Saw the movie and they were both great. Viola Davis is one of the all time greats.
I loved Viola Davis's book Finding Me, and I love her and Julius together as a couple. God bless their relationship.
I am a HUUUUUUUGE fan of Ms. Davis! she is a brilliant, Brilliant, BRILLIANT actress and equally amazing human being!