Viola Davis Gets Support from Husband Julius Tennon at Screening of 'The Woman King' in Washington, DC

Viola Davis is stepping out for a special screening of her new movie!

The 57-year-old Oscar-winning actress was joined by husband Julius Tennon at the premiere of her new movie The Woman King on Thursday evening (September 15) held at The National Museum Of African American History And Culture in Washington, DC.

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For the screening, Viola donned a black velvet dress with abright yellow necklace.

Also joining Viola at the screening was her co-star Sheila Atim along with director Gina Prince-Bythewood.

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The Woman King is “the remarkable story of the Agojie, the all-female unit of warriors who protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s with skills and a fierceness unlike anything the world has ever seen. Inspired by true events, The Woman King follows the emotionally epic journey of General Nanisca (Davis) as she trains the next generation of recruits and readies them for battle against an enemy determined to destroy their way of life. Some things are worth fighting for…”

The movie will be released in theaters on Friday, September 16. Watch the trailer here and find out if there’s an end credits scene!

FYI: Viola is wearing a Giorgio Armani dress and Naruki necklace.

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