Viola Davis Blasts Social Media, Says It 'Destroys' Film & Television

Viola Davis has a big issue with social media.

In a new interview, the 56-year-old Oscar, Emmy, and Tony winner slammed social media for its massive influence on the entertainer industry.

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“Social media has taken over the defining of this art form,” Viola said during the Produced By Conference. “I think that the word ‘escapism’ is something that is interesting — the goal all of us have is to sit in a movie with the popcorn and Sour Patch Kids and forget about our lives — but, literally, it destroys our art form.”

Although Viola believes some escapism is healthy, she stressed how the financial incentives to create movies and TV shows often ignore reality, making it difficult to develop complex characters.

“Every time you’re in a room selling a narrative, it’s about how much you can create a story that allows us to escape,” Viola explained. “The characters then become a Mr. Potato Head, become Bobble Heads. We forget who these people are really until a movie comes along and blows our mind.”

In another recent interview, Viola responded to the criticism surrounding her latest TV role.