We know Jimmy Kimmel likes to make people feel uncomfortable, but we thought that maybe the queen who is Viola Davis would be spared.
Nope.
The Oscar winner cringed during Thursday night’s broadcast of “Jimmy Kimmel Live” after the host asked her how she felt about the fact that her show, ABC’s “How to Get Away With Murder,” is First Lady Melania Trump’s favorite.
“You know, I swear to you, that was the one question I said please don’t — just don’t even mention,” she said.
“But would you ever consider a walk-on roll for Melania?” Kimmel pressed.
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This was Davis’ reaction:
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After regaining her composure, Davis said, “You know what? Yes.”
But, she said, she wouldn’t do it out of charity, as Kimmel suggested. “I just want the inside scoop,” said the star.
Watch the full clip above.
You can watch “How to Get Away With Murder” Thursdays on ABC.
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