Viola Davis Explains Why She's Not Afraid of Aging
The 50-year-old star has embraced her age.
— -- Viola Davis is 50 years old, and she's not afraid of aging.
"What's released me most from the fear of aging is self-awareness," she said in the January issue of InStyle magazine, on newsstands Dec. 11. "I've never determined my value based on my looks or anything physical. I've been through a lot in life, and what has gotten me through is strength of character and faith."
Davis' positive outlook on life is unlike what her dark character would say in the ABC drama "How to Get Away with Murder." In fact, the Emmy Award-winning actress said the two don't have much in common, especially when it comes to fashion.
"If I were to compare my style to Annalise Keating, I would say that I have absolutely no style," she said with a laugh. "Annalise Keating is an Alexander McQueen, kinda Max Mara girl. That's not me. I have a five-year-old."
Davis is referring to her daughter, Genesis, with her husband of 13 years, Julius Tennon. The actress said her daughter is what keeps her grounded.
"I know people always say that I'm a star and a celebrity, but I never feel like one. Taking care of a 5-year-old, cooking at home, and running to the set when you've had four hours of sleep, you don't feel like a movie star," she explained. "Then, every once in a while, you put something on that makes you feel cute."
"How to Get Away with Murder" returns Feb. 11 at 10 p.m. ET.