Viola Davis becomes the first African-American to win an Oscar, Tony, and Emmy for acting. Whoopi Goldberg was the first African-American to win an Oscar, Tony, and Emmy. Goldberg's Tony was for producing
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Viola Davis Ends Award Season Hot Streak with Oscar Win
Viola Davis's award season hot streak just ended with a bang. The "Fences" star picked up the award for best supporting actress at the 89th Academy Awards on Sunday. She was the favorite to win going into Hollywood's biggest night.
