Viola Davis' 'humble' response to Timothee Chalamet’s viral SAG speech has fans showering her with praise

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA: Viola Davis and Timothee Chalamet's recent exchange has captivated fans, following a heartfelt shout-out from Chalamet during his unconventional acceptance speech at the 2025 SAG Awards. Davis responded with grace and warmth, quickly winning over the internet.

The video of her humble and classy reaction has since gone viral, with fans praising her elegance. For context, Chalamet made history at the 2025 SAG Awards, becoming the youngest actor ever to win Best Actor in a Leading Role for his portrayal of Bob Dylan in 'A Complete Unknown'.

Viola Davis addresses Timothee Chalamet's shout-out at 'G20' premiere

At the Los Angeles premiere of 'G20' on March 27, 2025, Viola Davis had the chance to weigh in on Timothee Chalamet's heartfelt acceptance speech at the 2025 SAG Awards.

She called his words "beautiful," having been made aware of the iconic shout-out by her daughter, Genesis, a huge Timothee fan.

While on the red carpet for her upcoming film, 'G20', Viola Davis shared her thoughts with Access Hollywood, saying, "It was a speech about excellence, It wasn't about celebrity, it wasn't about ego. I completely understood it, and it was beautiful."

The response quickly captivated fans, who couldn’t get enough of her graceful take on Chalamet's sincerity.

During his emotional speech, Chalamet reflected on the years of hard work he dedicated to portraying Bob Dylan, saying, "I know the classiest thing would be to downplay the effort that went into this role and how much this means to me. But the truth is, this was five and a half years of my life. I poured everything I had into playing this incomparable artist, Mr Bob Dylan, a true American hero, and it was the honor of a lifetime playing him.”

The 29-year-old actor was open about his ambitions, sharing his desire to be remembered as one of the greats. "I know we’re in a subjective business, but the truth is, I’m really in pursuit of greatness. I know people don’t usually talk like that, but I want to be one of the greats."

He went on to express his admiration for other legends, including Viola Davis, saying, “I’m inspired by the greats. I’m inspired by the greats here tonight. I’m as inspired by Daniel Day-Lewis, Marlon Brando, and Viola Davis as I am by Michael Jordan, Michael Phelps, and I want to be up there. So I’m deeply grateful. This doesn’t signify that, but it’s a little more fuel. It’s a little more ammo to keep going. Thank you so much.”

Internet praises Viola Davis for addressing Timothee Chalamet's SAG Awards speech

After hearing Viola Davis' classy response to Timothee Chalamet's SAG Awards speech, in which he mentioned her, many internet users quickly praised her for her grace and humility.

One user said, "Such a humble and powerful response from Viola Davis, always classy."

Another commented, "Well he was right!!! She is EVERYTHING 😭💖🫶🏻."

A comment read, "Timothee recognizing Viola Davis as one of the greats is the kind of respect we love to see. Legends honoring legends. This is cinema. This is poetry. This is how you give flowers while they’re still here."

One individual added, "Super sweet and adorable."

A user wrote, "This is such a beautiful moment."

Another X user quipped, "Timothee’s words reflect the respect that Viola has earned over decades—humility, talent, and sheer brilliance."

Another user said, "This is what true respect looks like. such a beautiful moment."

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