Who Is Viola Davis’ Daughter? All We Know About Genesis Tennon

Know about Viola Davis’s daughter Genesis Tennon

In July 10th, 2010, Genesis was born. A couple welcomed her into their family in October of the next year through adoption. According to reports, this celebrity disclosed during the red carpet event for the premiere of “The Help” that they were planning to adopt a baby.

The actress typically doesn’t share much about her daughter on social media. But for her daughter’s 14th birthday, the lead star of “The Woman King” shared a touching message about Genesis on Instagram.

Genesis is always there for her mother

Regardless of whether it’s at home or a large gathering, the 14-year-old consistently supports her mother, showcasing the depth of their relationship.

In simpler terms, the actress from How to Get Away with Murder shared with a magazine that she feels like a celebrity at home due to Genesis’s deep affection for her. She expressed that each day is like walking on a red carpet and it’s “marvelous.”

Genesis attended numerous events alongside her mother, such as the event where her mother received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2017, and the TIFF premiere for the 2022 film release “The Woman King”.

Genesis is her mother’s biggest fan

Last year for Halloween, I couldn’t help but channel my admiration for my idol, the amazing actress, by dressing up as her! I even went the extra mile and added a replica of her Emmy Award to complete the look – clearly, I’m her biggest fan at only 14 years old.

The individual who has won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony (EGOT) posted a heartwarming photo on her Facebook page. She titled it, “As for the Elsa costume… not a hit. The pirate outfit? A miss. But then she said, ‘I want to be like you, mommy.’ So this is me.”

As reported by People, Genesis allegedly gained unauthorized access to her mother’s Instagram account and posted a video expressing her love for her mother and wishing her to win another Emmy. The teenager, who is 14 years old, also declared that Davis is her favorite person and expressed her affection towards her in the post.

As a lifestyle expert, I find it apparent that the 14-year-old identifies strongly with the global fanbase known as the Beyhive, appreciating the music and influence of the iconic artist, Beyoncé. It’s noteworthy to mention that only a select few—such as Viola, Julius, and now Genesis—share this admiration for her unparalleled talent and impact on our culture.

In 2020, during an intriguing chat with the legendary Ellen DeGeneres, Beyoncé’s mom dropped a bomb-shell! She confessed that there was a time when she attempted to prevent my beloved idol from going to one of her mesmerizing concerts. Can you even imagine?!

Genesis said, “No, you don’t grasp the significance of Lemonade for me, Mom,” and later added to Davis, “You don’t comprehend the impact Beyoncé has on my life.”

In the year 2021, the queen personally arranged for Genesis and her mother to receive garments from Ivy Park, a clothing line. Later, Davis shared this news on her Instagram.

Genesis wants to pursue a career in acting

It seems that the 14-year-old has expressed a desire to emulate her mom’s career on the silver screen, showcasing her acting abilities. This ambition was disclosed by Davis herself during her interview with Ellen DeGeneres in 2020.

Genesis has been carrying out her dream since she first appeared in The Angry Birds Movie 2 in 2019, where she voiced the character Vivi. Notably, Sunday Rose and Faith, daughters of Nicole Kidman, as well as Alma Versano, daughter of Gal Gadot, were also part of the same film’s cast.

Apart from that, she’s dabbled in modeling too; she was featured in a photo essay for W Magazine together with her mom in 2021.

Viola Davis reflects on the terrifying parenting incident

2022 saw Davis recounting a distressing experience concerning her child, Genesis, during an interview with Jennifer Lawrence on Variety’s Actors on Actors.

On a sweltering summer day, the actress who played The Widow reminisced about an incident where her young daughter got unintentionally locked in the car, with the keys left inside.

As a fervent admirer, I can’t help but share the raw emotion Davis exuded when she confided that she fell onto cold concrete and cried out for aid. In her own words, it seemed as if she was living an ancient Greek tragedy: “Oh, my child! Oh, Jesus!”

With assistance from others and a call to 911, she successfully extracted her daughter from the vehicle in a safe manner. She acknowledged the difficulty of the situation but stressed the importance of being gentle with oneself as parents.

Viola Davis does not want her daughter to be entitled

In the year 2017, the actress shared her greatest apprehension regarding Genesis during a chat with People magazine.

She expressed her concern that their 14-year-old might develop a sense of entitlement or become careless about things. She further explained that in their family setup, her partner tends to be stern, while she tends to be more lenient.

Beyond instilling a sense of being well-rooted in life, she also desires Genesis to cultivate self-love. She expanded on this point during an interview in April.

Davis emphasized that it’s crucial to embark on an intense self-love journey immediately. This involves listening to your inner self, understanding your preferences, dislikes, limits, and respecting them. He further explained that this introspection serves as the foundation from which everything else blossoms.

Genesis inspires Viola Davis to lead a healthy life

In 2019, the actress shared with a media outlet that her daughter had inspired her to live healthily since she was diagnosed with prediabesis in 2016, serving as a significant motivation for her fitness journey.

In the course of my life, I constantly find myself engaged in discussions about diabetes – a condition that has affected not only me personally but also members of my family. My two beloved sisters and my great aunt on my mother’s side have been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. Unfortunately, my great aunt lost both her legs as a result of the disease and spent decades confined to a wheelchair before she eventually passed away from it. Similarly, my grandmother on my father’s side also fell victim to diabetes.

Actress Viola Davis, who played The Fences character, revealed that she consistently works on maintaining her well-being. Davis identifies herself as a health-conscious eater and regularly engages in physical activity. She shared with the media that she wishes to stick around for her child, Genesis, and aims to remain as healthy as possible to do so.