Exclusive: Viola Davis on Nina Simone Biopic, The Help and Won't Back Down

Plus, the two-time Oscar nominee tells BET.com she can "cut a rug."

Posted: 09/28/2012 09:00 AM EDT
Viola Davis

Could Viola Davis' next role be on Dancing With the Stars?

In our exclusive video, the two-time Academy Award nominee — who stars with Maggie Gyllenhaal in the triumphant education reform drama Won't Back Down  talks to us about her moves, including the jam that always gets her on the dance floor. 

The gorgeous actress and new mom also gives us her thoughts on the controversial Nina Simone biopic and reveals her own, personal "won't back down" moment. Won't Back Down opens today.

Check out the video below!

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