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Viola Davis's Best Looks + All The Times We Envied Her Fabulously Toned Arms On The Red Carpet

The BET Awards "Best Actress" nominee is always in style, and her hard work in the gym is her greatest accessory

Viola Davis stays in the gym keeping her arms perfectly toned. Don’t believe us? We've got photo proof of all the times the Ma Rainey's Black Bottom actress wowed us on the red carpet with her fantastic frame.

The successful actress and producer even showed fans her hardcore workout that consists of bicep presses, arm curls, weighted bends, and even kettle ball slams. 

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Below, see why the BET Awards 2021 presenter remains on our vision board filed under "fitness goals!" We mean come on, if you looked this good in a strapless dress, why wouldn't you show them off? Our sentiments exactly. 

  1. 2012: Academy Awards

    Viola Davis sashayed onto the red carpet in a strapless emerald-green gown. Rocking an auburn short 'do, the Hollywood star received high praise for her lovely satin evening dress that featured a delicate embellished bodice. 

  2. 2015: TNT's 21st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards

     (Photo by Theo Wargo/WireImage)

    Theo Wargo/WireImage

    (Photo by Theo Wargo/WireImage)

    Viola graced the red carpet at the 21st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards wearing a white halter-neck evening gown. Showing off her fabulously toned arms, the emotive actress stunned as she flashed a pearly smile, the perfect accessory. 

  3. 2017: Golden Globe Awards

    (Photo by Venturelli/WireImage)

    Venturelli/WireImage

    (Photo by Venturelli/WireImage)

    Showing off her radiant skin, Viola left us awestruck when she arrived at the 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards in a stunning, yellow one-shoulder dress. To complete her red carpet look, the How To Get Away With Murder actress paired her brightly colored gown with a silver clutch and a single matching bangle. 

  4. 2018: Academy Awards

    (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

    Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

    (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

    Viola was dressed to impress when she showed off her summer body in a bubble-gum pink evening gown by Michael Kors. If you look closely, you'll notice the shimmery detailing on the designer look, which included a matching clutch. And peep those arms. Incredible!

  5. 2019: Rome Film Fest

    (Photo by Marilla Sicilia/Archivio Marilla Sicilia/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images)

    Photo by Marilla Sicilia/Archivio Marilla Sicilia/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images

    (Photo by Marilla Sicilia/Archivio Marilla Sicilia/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images)

    When in Rome, do as the Romans do! Giving major goddess vibes, the star stopped for a few photos as she headed into the Rome Film Fest. Her stunning white evening dress, which featured diamond embellishments, perfectly accentuated her curves. Spectacular!

    Watch BET Awards 2021 on June 27 at 8/7C.

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