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Viola Davis Gets Emotional About Her History-Making Emmy Win

After making history at the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards as the first African-American woman to win Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, for her role in "How to Get Away with Murder," Viola Davis cherished the moment backstage with "Extra's" Charissa Thompson.

Davis revealed that she did prep for her acceptance speech. "I get so many young girls who look up to me, and I feel such a sense of responsibility to encourage them, especially the girls."

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