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Viola Davis is opening up about comments made by General Hospital actress Nancy Lee Grahn about her inspirational acceptance speech at the 2015 Emmy Awards.

“If there has been any backlash, it’s that all people want to feel included in a speech,” the 50-year-old How to Get Away With Murder star told The New York Times. “I know there has been some backlash with an actress who didn’t feel she was included.”

When asked if she was referring to Nancy Lee, Viola said, “Yes. I don’t know that I want to say more about that.”

Nancy Lee originally wrote, “Try being any woman in TV. Wish she’d brought every woman in the picture. I wish I’d opportunity to play roles she has gets…Harriet Tubman not equivalent to great roles Viola Davis hired 2play. She’s made millions. It is unfair comparison.”

She has since apologized and deleted the tweets.

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General Hospital actress Nancy Lee Grahn is being slammed on social media for a comment she made about Viola Davis‘ acceptance speech at the 2015 Emmy Awards.

“I wish I loved #ViolaDavis Speech, but I thought she should have let @shondarhimes write it. #Emmys,” Nancy tweeted after the big win.

In replies to fan comments, she also said, “Try being any woman in TV. Wish she’d brought every woman in the picture. I wish I’d opportunity to play roles she has gets… Harriet Tubman not equivalent to great roles Viola Davis hired 2play. She’s made millions. It is unfair comparison.”

Tons of fans slammed her for her comments and she even became a national trending topic. After going back and forth with tons of fans all night, Nancy released a lengthy apology.

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