Viola Davis Wants More Diversity In Hollywood

Renowned American actress and producer Viola Davis there is a need for urgent change in Hollywood over the aspect of gender representation and diversity. And she thinks this change can only be brought through "individuals contributions."

Viola Davis points out that it is imperative to raise the number of films with coloured or non-white actors in the lead. And this will only be possible if every individual from the likes of studio officials to the viewers come forward for the cause.

"People talk about diversity and why are the Oscars so white? And what's missing is the individuals' contribution to changing it, you can't change it without putting down your money to go and see one of those 'so called' diverse movies". Said Davis.

"And you can't change it if you're a studio executive and you're not green lighting those stories. Because the talent is out there and the voices are out there," Davis further added.

Viola Davis also stated, she feels happy for the fact that her talent as an actress has been spotted and she has been acknowledged as an actress in Hollywood despite the fact that she is a dark woman and also doesn't bear the looks of a typical Hollywood star.

"I'm 51, I'm an African-American actress of a certain hue and a certain size, all of those things, and I know I definitely would not have reached this point in my career without people who saw vision and the scope to see my talent and the different narratives that I could fit into." Davis added.