Viola Davis Roots for Sinners at Oscars

0:00This is Corey, and here's what's trending across entertainment and celebrity news right now. Biola Davis is throwing her full support behind the film's sinners as it heads into the 98 Academy Awards on March 15th. The movie leads with the record 16 nominations, and Davis is rooting hard for writer director Ryan Kugler and star Michael B. Jordan. She shared these thoughts while chatting with Andy Cohen on serious XM's Andy Cohen Live, where she was promoting her new novel Judge Stone with James. Patterson Davis admitted she is not a big fan of award shows these days, but she would love to see sinners sweep everything. Just 11 days earlier, Davis went viral for her excited reaction when she presented Jordan with the outstanding performance by a male actor in a septive leading role at the actor awards on March 1st. Her cheers could be heard loud and clear through the microphone as he accepted for his dual role as twins, smoke and stack. Jordan also picked up a win for the film's cast in outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture, marking his first major prizes of the season.

1:07Davis has praised him as an incredible leader who was elevating African American filmmaking, especially now that he is directing too. Meanwhile, sinners already made history by winning three awards at the British Academy Film Awards on February 22nd, becoming the most decorated movie by a black director in BAFTA history. All eyes are on whether it can dominate the Oscars next. This story is made possible by our sponsor. If sleep podcasts are your thing, this is your pillow, built for comfort and calm. S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.