Oprah Winfrey and Sean "Diddy" Combs were among the celebs leading the celebrations on Sunday, Sept. 20, as Viola Davis' historic Emmys 2015 win was announced at Los Angeles' Microsoft Theater.
As the How to Get Away With Murder actress, 50, took to the stage for her truly inspirational acceptance speech for her Best Actress in a Drama award (a speech which reduced half the audience to tears and earned her a standing ovation), a host of big name celebs jumped right onto social media to make their thoughts known about Davis' important win.
"Wow , WOW! Another proud to spell my name W.O.M.A.N. Moment," talk show host Winfrey wrote via Twitter in the moments that followed Davis' speech. "Thank you @violadavis #EmmyWinner."
And as HTGAWM producer Shonda Rhimes expressed her excitement in a single word ("Speechless") Winfrey was quick to pay credit where it was due. "@shondarhimes Couldn't have happened without you dear Shonda. Thanks for kicking that door open wide enough for @violadavis to soar thru," she replied to Rhimes' initial tweet.
Davis, who plays sexy lawyer Annalise Keating in the hit ABC show, was careful to namecheck a host of actresses who had paved the way for her win, including Kerry Washington, Gabrielle Union and fellow category contestant Taraji P. Henson.
Something her fellow actresses certainly appreciated!
"OMG!!! I'm floored… and proud and crying… VIOLA VIOLA VIOLA!!!" Union wrote via Twitter. "Thank you for letting us share your shine!!! Man… tears"
See what Hollywood's other stars had to say about Davis' big win below.
Congrats @ViolaDavis @shondarhimes #HTGAWM #Emmys2015 !!
— Sean Diddy Combs (@iamdiddy) September 21, 2015
AMEN!!!! Best speech of the night. #Emmys https://t.co/S8NYHTi2AE
— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) September 21, 2015
I love listening to her speak. #ViolaDavis
— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) September 21, 2015
I love listening to her speak. #ViolaDavis
— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) September 21, 2015
The most inspiring speech given by @ViolaDavis & dedicated2 women of color. Thankyou Viola -you made this Sista proud pic.twitter.com/3acHXwtZLx
— Sherri Shepherd (@SherriEShepherd) September 21, 2015
BRAVO @violadavis ! You, your talent, your speech—-GORGEOUS!!!
— Darby Stanchfield (@darbysofficial) September 21, 2015
The queen. The first black woman to win a PrimeTime Emmy for lead actress in a Drama Series. Chills… https://t.co/dUKQSGUqEo
— Laverne Cox (@Lavernecox) September 21, 2015
I don’t think I’ve ever cried during an award show, but seeing @UzoAduba and @violadavis WIN!? My heart couldn’t be happier!!! Congrats! ????
— Amber Patrice Riley (@MsAmberPRiley) September 21, 2015
Thank you @violadavis for being all that you are…I appreciate you so much???? #makinghistory #WOC pic.twitter.com/RVygboYQh7
— Zendaya (@Zendaya) September 21, 2015
@violadavis CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Beautiful work, beautiful speech!!!!
— Julianne Moore (@_juliannemoore) September 21, 2015
