CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Viola Davis was named Woman of the Year on Friday by Harvard University’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals. “Viola has inspired our company with her incredible grit and determination, and we cannot wait to celebrate her successes, strong character and wonderful talent,” said Jessica Moore, the group’s president, in a statement.
Davis is scheduled to be honored April 22 in an online ceremony that will include a roast, a discussion and a speech from Davis as she is presented with her ceremonial pudding pot.
Because of the pandemic, the event will not include its traditional parade through the streets of Cambridge. “We’re very excited to honor Viola Davis as our 71st Woman of the Year because of her immense impact in Hollywood,