Viola Davis & Her Daughter Genesis: Photos

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April 19, 2022 5:15PM EDT

Viola Davis and her husband Julius Tennon adopted their daughter Genesis in 2011. See pics of the doting mom with her little girl here.

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Viola Davis with her family at the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Viola Davis with her family at the Hollywood Walk of Fame — Actress Viola Davis is joined by her husband Julius Tennon and their daughter Genesis Tennon during an unveiling ceremony honoring Davis with the 2,596th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on January 5, 2017. They posed for epic family photos at the special event.

Although Viola is best known as an actress, she is also a doting mother to Genesis, whom she adopted in 2011. Since the adoption, the talented star has made sure to take the time to keep her bond with her little girl strong. From spending time for cozy moments at home, to bringing her to red carpet events, Viola isn’t shy about showing off her little beauty.

In an interview with ‘InStyle’ in 2017, Viola explained how she talks about Genesis’ adoption to her. ‘I always tell Genesis she was born from my heart, not my belly,’ she said. ‘There are so many ways to mother rather than to carry a child in your body. So many children need parents, and so many of us want to mother. Know that you will experience motherhood to the full extent.’

Click through the pics to see special moments between Viola and Genesis.

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Viola Davis & Genesis hug

Viola Davis & Genesis hug — Viola Davis and Genesis Tennon at the Amazon Studios Troop Zero Los Angeles Premiere. It was in 2020.

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Viola Davis and her family at another premiere

Viola Davis and her family at another premiere — Julius Tennon, Genesis Tennon and Viola Davis at ‘The Angry Birds Movie 2’ film premiere in 2019. It was at the Regency Village Theatre in Los Angeles.

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Viola Davis & Genesis share a kiss

Viola Davis & Genesis share a kiss — Viola Davis is joined by her daughter Genesis Tennon during an unveiling ceremony honoring Davis with the 2,596th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on January 5, 2017. They shared a sweet kiss!

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Viola Davis & Genesis Tennon walking

Viola Davis & Genesis Tennon walking — Viola Davis and daughter Genesis Tennon walk outside of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live.’ It was in 2018.

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Viola Davis & Genesis Tennon at the ‘Home’ film premiere

Viola Davis & Genesis Tennon at the ‘Home’ film premiere — Viola Davis and daughter Genesis Tennon at the ‘Home’ film premiere. It was in 2015.

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