I wish he were here, she said.
He would think this is pretty fantastic.
Davis also reflected on herrough childhoodin Central Falls, Rhode Island, and a poignant kindergarten photo.
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She paused, then added, I cannot believe my life right now.
Davis wasnt the only star on hand at the ceremony.
Meryl Streep, herDoubtcostar and fellow Walk of Fame honoree, introduced her with glowing remarks.
Viola Davis is possessed, Streep said.
Shes possessed of a blazing, incandescent talent.
She is, arguably, the most immediate, responsive artist I have ever worked with.
Streep teased that theres one thing Davis cant do.
The thing Viola cant do is be invisible, she said.
She just cant do it.
She cant fade away, she cant recede, she cant be forgettable.
Viola Davis is inevitable.
Watch video of Davis ceremony above.
