So being the star of the show will have come naturally to Viola Davis at the Silver Rose Awards Gala in Los Angeles on Sunday.
The Help star looked effortlessly chic in a black chiffon and lace gown as she sauntered down the pre-show carpet with her husband Julius Tennon.
Viola, 47, looked much younger than her years as she got ready to head inside for the charity event.
Her Criminal Minds star husband Julius also looked sharp in a grey suit and red shirt combo, though he lost a few style points by adopting the currently trendy tieless look.
The event was a benefit for the Jenesse Center, a national non-profit domestic violence intervention and prevention organization.
They had left their 17-month-old baby daughter Genesis at home, though the youngster will have doubtlessly been in good hands.
The couple adopted the youngster as a newborn in October 2011, and Viola is also stepmother to Julius' two sons from a previous relationship.
Viola has taken to being a mother like a duck to water, and just weeks ago was spotted treating the baby to the
The Help star looked effortlessly chic in a black chiffon and lace gown as she sauntered down the pre-show carpet with her husband Julius Tennon.
Stars of the show: Viola Davis and Julius Tennon lit up the carpet at the Silver Rose Gala in Los Angeles on Saturday
Her Criminal Minds star husband Julius also looked sharp in a grey suit and red shirt combo, though he lost a few style points by adopting the currently trendy tieless look.
The event was a benefit for the Jenesse Center, a national non-profit domestic violence intervention and prevention organization.
Tastefully chic: The Help favourite Viola looked in great shape in her tasteful chiffon and lace dress
Looking good for her age: It is hard to believe the fresh faced actress is now 47-years-old
The
organization's mission is to support survivors of domestic abuse and
provide programs and prevention strategies to prevent abuse.They had left their 17-month-old baby daughter Genesis at home, though the youngster will have doubtlessly been in good hands.
The couple adopted the youngster as a newborn in October 2011, and Viola is also stepmother to Julius' two sons from a previous relationship.
Viola has taken to being a mother like a duck to water, and just weeks ago was spotted treating the baby to the
Duck to water: She is loving motherhood and took her toddler daughter to the Georgia Aquarium last month