Making use of her Instagram account, the Oscar-winning actress shares a heartwarming photo of her soon-to-be 14-year-old daughter, Genesis, ahead of her birthday.
- July 8, 2024
AceShowbiz - On Saturday, July 6, Viola Davis took to Instagram to post a sweet photo of herself and her daughter, Genesis, captioning it, "Me and my soon to be 14 yr old. Love her soooo much." The photo shows Davis and Genesis posing in a kitchen, with Genesis sporting red and black braids and a black camisole. Davis opted for a green hair wrap, a black sweatshirt, and baggy jeans.
Davis welcomed Genesis via adoption in October 2011 with her husband, Julius Tennon. In an interview with PEOPLE, Davis shared her advice on self-love to Genesis, emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance and valuing one's needs.
The post received heartwarming comments from Davis' celebrity friends, including Octavia Spencer, who wrote, "She's as tall as you," and Deborah Roberts, who commented, "Genesis. So grown up. So beautiful!"
Davis has been vocal about her journey to motherhood, expressing both the challenges and the incredible fulfillment it has brought her. Despite feeling guilty at times for having to leave Genesis to work on film sets, she has learned to forgive herself and cherish every moment with her daughter.