Viola Davis to receive Golden Globes' Cecil B. DeMille award

20 Nov 2024, 16:14 · UPI

Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Viola Davis will be honored with the Golden Globes' Cecil B. DeMille award, joining the ranks of icons Walt Disney, Robert Redford and Oprah Winfrey.

"Viola Davis is a luminary whose profound talent has continuously shifted the lens through which we see and understand film. Presenting her with the 2025 Cecil B. DeMille Award is not only an honor but a reflection of our admiration for her relentless dedication to her craft and her monumental impact on the industry," said Golden Globes president Helen Hoehne.