Viola Davis Praises Chalamet's SAG Speech

Viola Davis has praised Timothée Chalamet's acceptance speech at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, where he acknowledged her as one of the inspirations for his pursuit of acting greatness. Chalamet's speech highlighted his admiration for figures like Daniel Day-Lewis, Marlon Brando, and Michael Jordan, emphasizing his drive to achieve excellence in the industry. Davis, attending the premiere of her film 'G20', described the speech as focused on excellence rather than celebrity or ego, and found it 'beautiful'. This moment resonated with Davis, especially as her daughter, Genesis, first informed her of it. Chalamet's portrayal of Bob Dylan in 'A Complete Unknown' garnered him the award and several other high-profile nominations. Despite some criticism viewing Chalamet's speech as arrogant, Davis and many others received it positively as a candid expression of ambition and respect for accomplished actors.