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Viola Davis reacts to Michael Jordan wanting her to play his mother in ‘Air’ movie EURweb11:09Ben Affleck Nike Movies

Ben Affleck explains why Michael Jordan doesn’t appear in ‘Air’: ‘One sure way to ruin the movie’ IndieWire09:41Ben Affleck Nike Movies

Viola Davis on Michael Jordan wanting her to play his mom: ‘You’re flattered at first, the next second is pressure’ IndieWire16:46Michael Jordan Ben Affleck Movies

Michael Jordan personally selected Viola Davis to play his mom in ‘Air,’ and it blew her away theGrio18:55Michael Jordan Ben Affleck Movies

Viola Davis 'glad' she didn't know Michael Jordan requested she be cast in air film-news.co.uk05:07Ben Affleck

Viola Davis does ethereal power dressing for ‘Air’ SXSW premiere Women's Wear Daily12:29Ben Affleck

Viola Davis serves sporty style in joggers & custom Air Jordan 1 sneakers with husband Julius Tennon Footwear News17:32Air Jordan Michael Jordan Ben Affleck

How Viola Davis transformed into Michael Jordan's mother Deloris Jordan in 'Air' movie Footwear News14:35Air Jordan Michael Jordan Ben Affleck

Michael Jordan specifically requested Viola Davis be cast as his mom in ‘Air’ NowThis17:24Ben Affleck Hollywood Michael Jordan

Viola Davis reacts to Michael Jordan personally casting her in 'Air,' ‘it blew my mind’ The News International07:05Michael Jordan Ben Affleck

Viola Davis was unaware Michael Jordan personally cast her as his mom in 'Air' : 'Blew my mind' People19:19Michael Jordan Ben Affleck

Viola Davis on playing Michael Jordan’s mom in ‘Air’: “I wanted to know more about this Woman” Hollywood Reporter20:03Ben Affleck Matt Damon Michael Jordan

Ben Affleck on the demands Michael Jordan made before he directed ‘Air’ Variety21:42Ben Affleck Michael Jordan Movies

All about Viola Davis' daughter genesis tennon People13:36

Octavia Spencer to receive city year Los Angeles honor, presented by Viola Davis (exclusive) Variety12:04Octavia Spencer Los Angeles Rams NFL

Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Jake Gyllenhaal shine at American Society of Cinematographers… Mail Online20:47Octavia Spencer Los Angeles Rams NFL

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Viola Davis cuts a casual figure as she and husband Julius Tennon take their dog for a walk in… Mail Online20:02 26-Mar-23

Yesterday

Viola Davis weighs in on playing Michael Jordan mother The News International10:50 26-Mar-23

In the last 7 days

Viola Davis on Michael Jordan Wanting Her to Play His Mom: ‘You’re Flattered at First, the Next Second Is Pressure’ IndieWire16:46 25-Mar-23

How To Get Away With Murder: What Happened To The Cast After The Show Ended Nicki Swift11:21 25-Mar-23

Viola Davis 'glad' she didn't know Michael Jordan requested she be cast in AIR film-news.co.uk05:07 25-Mar-23

Women’s Freedom Has Always Been Suppressed by Misogyny and It’s Far from Over The Good Men Project10:03 24-Mar-23

Viola Davis proves orange will be the shade of summer with incredibly bright and powerful… Woman and Home07:46 24-Mar-23

California Secretary of State Shirley Weber Zocalo Public Square03:12 24-Mar-23

Why is legendary basketball player Michael Jordan not a part of Ben Affleck's Air? Actor spills the beans Pinkvilla05:10 22-Mar-23

Zachary Levi seemingly confirms Dwayne Johnson cut Black Adam cameo for Henry Cavill debacle The A.V. Club21:32 21-Mar-23

Michael Jordan personally selected Viola Davis to play his mom in ‘Air,’ and it blew her away theGrio18:55 21-Mar-23

EGOT Actress Viola Davis Shocked at Michael Jordan’s Request for Her to Play His Mother In New… Black Enterprise18:35 21-Mar-23

Viola Davis Serves Sporty Style in Joggers & Custom Air Jordan 1 Sneakers With Husband Julius Tennon Footwear News17:32 21-Mar-23

Michael Jordan’s Two Requests for The Movie “Air” Biography12:38 21-Mar-23

Viola Davis Reacts to Michael Jordan Wanting Her to Play His Mother in ‘Air’ Movie EURweb11:09 21-Mar-23

Ben Affleck Explains Why Michael Jordan Doesn’t Appear in ‘Air’: ‘One Sure Way to Ruin the Movie’ IndieWire09:41 21-Mar-23

The Cast of 'Ted Lasso' Visits the White House, Plus Viola Davis, Dove Cameron and More People06:14 21-Mar-23

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon join their classy costar Viola Davis for a screening of Air in NYC Mail Online03:21 21-Mar-23

Viola Davis Reacts to Michael Jordan's Request for Her to Play His Mom in 'Air' (Exclusive) Entertainment Tonight21:03 20-Mar-23

Ben Affleck Says He Didn’t Consult Nike About ‘Air’ Movie Just Jared (Weblog)18:24 20-Mar-23

Michael Jordan Specifically Requested Viola Davis Be Cast As His Mom in ‘Air’ NowThis17:24 20-Mar-23

How Viola Davis Transformed Into Michael Jordan's Mother Deloris Jordan In 'Air' Movie Footwear News14:35 20-Mar-23

Michael Jordan's biggest demand for new 'Air' movie was that Viola Davis be cast as his mom because of how important… INSIDER14:01 20-Mar-23

All About Viola Davis' Daughter Genesis Tennon People13:36 20-Mar-23

Viola Davis Does Ethereal Power Dressing for ‘Air’ SXSW Premiere Women's Wear Daily12:29 20-Mar-23

Ben Affleck recalls how Michael Jordan told him Viola Davis had to play his mom in 'Air' Today.com12:18 20-Mar-23

Viola Davis is ‘glad’ she didn’t know Michael Jordan chose her to play his mother Los Angeles Times12:06 20-Mar-23

Viola Davis reacts to Michael Jordan personally casting her in 'AIR,' ‘it blew my mind’ The News International07:05 20-Mar-23

Viola Davis was 'deeply moved' to be asked to play Michael Jordan's mum in Air film-news.co.uk04:09 20-Mar-23

In the last month

Ben Affleck’s Michael Jordan-Nike Biopic ‘Air’ Rises at SXSW Sportico20:02 19-Mar-23

Viola Davis Was Unaware Michael Jordan Personally Cast Her as His Mom in 'AIR' : 'Blew My Mind' People19:19 19-Mar-23

Viola Davis Dishes On Being Handpicked By Michael Jordan To Play His Mom in ‘Air’ Just Jared (Weblog)19:10 19-Mar-23

Ben Affleck reveals Michael Jordan’s big ask for ‘Air’: 'Has to be Viola Davis' Fox News12:04 19-Mar-23

Viola Davis Suits Up for 'Air' World Premiere in White Suit and Sharp Pumps at SXSW 2023 Footwear News11:17 19-Mar-23

Viola Davis was 'flattered' by offer to play Michael Jordan's mother in 'Air' The News International09:34 19-Mar-23

‘Air’ Review: Ben Affleck Directs An A-List Ensemble In His Latest Film About How Air Jordans… Deadline Hollywood03:06 19-Mar-23

SXSW Goes Wild for Ben Affleck’s Michael Jordan Basketball Sneakers Biopic ‘Air’ Variety23:24 18-Mar-23

Ben Affleck on the Demands Michael Jordan Made Before He Directed ‘Air’ Variety21:42 18-Mar-23

Viola Davis on Playing Michael Jordan’s Mom in ‘Air’: “I Wanted to Know More About This Woman” Hollywood Reporter20:03 18-Mar-23

Viola Davis And 18 Other Women Who've Led Blockbuster Movies With Amazing Performances Cinema Blend18:21 18-Mar-23

Bulls legend Michael Jordan’s epic Viola Davis request for ‘Air’ movie, revealed by Ben Affleck ClutchPoints21:49 17-Mar-23

Ben Affleck agreed to cast Viola Davis in Air after golf course chat with Michael Jordan film-news.co.uk04:10 17-Mar-23

Ben Affleck Shares the Ways 'Brilliant' Jennifer Lopez Helped Him With 'Air' Movie Entertainment Tonight17:40 16-Mar-23

Ben Affleck explains how Michael Jordan helped cast Viola Davis in ‘Air’ GoldDerby14:06 16-Mar-23

How Ben Affleck Managed To Get Viola Davis In His Movie Air Looper14:06 16-Mar-23

Octavia Spencer to Receive City Year Los Angeles Honor, Presented by Viola Davis (EXCLUSIVE) Variety12:04 16-Mar-23

Anonymous Oscar Voter Who Didn’t Watch ‘The Woman King’ Told Viola Davis to ‘Sit Down, Shut Up… Black Enterprise15:45 13-Mar-23

Oscars host Jimmy Kimmel calls out Academy for Viola Davis snub in opening monologue OK! Magazine21:25 12-Mar-23

Viola Davis Embraces Barbiecore in Pink Blazer Dress & Pumps at Hollywood Beauty Awards 2023 Footwear News16:58 10-Mar-23

A Voter For The 2023 Oscars Said That “Viola Davis And The Lady Director” Need To “Shut Up” After “Woman King” Was… BuzzFeed16:42 10-Mar-23

An Anonymous Voter For The 2023 Oscars Gave A Shocking Interview Where They Made Derogatory Statements About Viola… BuzzFeed16:37 10-Mar-23

Cate Wore Green to the Green Carpet Fashion Awards GoFugYourself (Weblog)14:57 10-Mar-23

21st Century TV Drama Queens Rotten Tomatoes20:47 9-Mar-23

The Woman King Director Gina Prince-Bythewood Gets Real About Oscar Snubs: ‘I’ll Never Get Over It’ Cinema Blend12:38 9-Mar-23

Film Review: To Leslie; Is Andrea Riseborough’s shock Oscar nomination justified? The AU Review20:06 8-Mar-23

Viola Davis Broke Down Her Coke Scene From Ma Rainey's Black Bottom With 60 Minutes Looper19:49 7-Mar-23

Hollywood’s Glass Ceiling Remains in Place: Infinitesimal Increase in Movies With Female Protagonists Variety07:59 7-Mar-23

Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Jake Gyllenhaal shine at American Society of Cinematographers… Mail Online20:47 6-Mar-23

Viola Davis Delivers Stirring Speech at ASC Awards: ‘I Am Very Committed to Bringing Black Women to the Forefront’ Variety12:50 6-Mar-23

It’s Been Over Two Decades Since We’ve Had a Non-White Best Actress Winner. Will That Change in … Vogue08:14 6-Mar-23

The 2012 Best Actress Race Was Meryl Streep Vs. Viola Davis, But The Winner Should Have Been… /FILM19:29 5-Mar-23

It’s Been Over Two Decades Since A Non-White Best Actress Oscar Winner. Will That Change In 2023? Vogue02:14 5-Mar-23

Angela Bassett to Viola Davis - Black women who changed showbiz for the better OK! Magazine08:08 4-Mar-23

Viola Davis: Hollywood star beat the odds to earn accolades Daily Nation05:38 3-Mar-23

Will Smith, Viola Davis, Angela Bassett, Danielle Deadwyler Speak From the Heart at AAFCA Awards: ‘We Pursue That Which … Variety17:12 2-Mar-23

Viola Davis Slips on Gilded Pumps & Two-Toned Dress at AAFCA Awards 2023 Footwear News11:42 2-Mar-23

Viola Davis & Angela Bassett Get Support from Their Husbands at AAFCA Awards 2023 Just Jared (Weblog)02:46 2-Mar-23

Kaia Gerber, Viola Davis and Mindy Kaling Shine in De Beers Jewellers MediaOutReach (Press Release)21:02 28-Feb-23

Angela Bassett, Viola Davis, Loretta Devine Win 2023 NAACP Image Awards Playbill16:44 27-Feb-23

Black Panther 2 and Angela Bassett win major awards The Digital Fix15:39 27-Feb-23

The Meteoric Rise of BBC’s Celebrity Host, Nyasha Michelle Nyastambo – 2022 Global African Awards Winner The Hype Magazine12:33 27-Feb-23

Dwyane Wade Says Black Fathers Will Have LGBTQ Conversations Like His and Trans Daughter Zaya | … EURweb10:44 27-Feb-23

Viola Davis Shines in Yellow Valentino Dress for SAG Awards Red Carpet 2023 Women's Wear Daily23:00 26-Feb-23

Sag Awards 2023: Viola Davis looks radiant in yellow gown as she poses with The Woman King team Mail Online22:35 26-Feb-23

Viola Davis Radiates in Yellow Valentino Dress With Crystal-Embellished Clutch & Heels at SAG Awards Red Carpet 2023 Footwear News20:22 26-Feb-23

Viola Davis Blinds Fans In Bright Yellow Dress at SAG Awards 2023 with ‘The Woman King’ Co-Star Sheila Atim Just Jared (Weblog)19:49 26-Feb-23

Angela Bassett, ‘Wakanda Forever’ top NAACP Image Awards The New Indian Express14:38 26-Feb-23

Viola Davis, “The 1619 Project” are finalists for audiobook awards theGrio12:38 26-Feb-23

Will Smith and Viola Davis scoop top gongs at NAACP Image Awards Belfast Telegraph07:07 26-Feb-23

NAACP Image Awards: Angela Bassett, Viola Davis win top honors NewsBytes01:15 26-Feb-23

Quinta Brunson, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Viola Davis & More Stars Attend NAACP Awards 2023 – See Pics of So Many Attendees Just Jared (Weblog)00:39 26-Feb-23

Angela Bassett triumphs at NAACP Image Awards ScreenDaily00:08 26-Feb-23

Angela Bassett, Viola Davis, Will Smith, ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,’ ‘Abbott Elementary’ top winners at 2023… GoldDerby23:35 25-Feb-23

NAACP Image Awards 2023: Viola Davis dazzles in gown before snagging award for Woman King Mail Online22:14 25-Feb-23

Viola Davis Goes Regal in Purple Pleated Dress & Heels at NAACP Awards Red Carpet 2023 Footwear News21:28 25-Feb-23

Viola Davis, Paul Simon among finalists for audiobook awards Japan Today16:46 24-Feb-23

Top Netflix Movie Is A Gigantic Action Epic That Got Snubbed By The Oscars Giant Freakin Robot14:55 24-Feb-23

Academy Fight Song: The Politics Behind Andrea Riseborough’s Surprise Oscar Nod The Nation05:23 24-Feb-23

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