Oscars 2017 Viola Davis Win: Celebrities React

February 26, 2017 10:25 PM EST

Viola Davis gave one of the most inspiring speeches at the Oscars Sunday night. Perhaps that’s why celebrities flocked to social media to congratulate the star on her win for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Fences. Her How to Get Away With Murder co-stars joined a chorus of other friends and celebrities in tweeting their praise for the actress, her performance and her acceptance speech.

Hallelujerrrrrrr! @violadavis ! " We are the only profession that celebrates what it means to live a life!"
— Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) February 27, 2017

.@ViolaDavis, you are a national treasure. #Oscars
— The Ellen Show (@EllenDeGeneres) February 27, 2017

. @violadavis just won an #Oscar and for a moment everything is right in the world! 😘 https://t.co/bz2WoPmzbZ
— Aja Naomi King (@ajanaomi_king) February 27, 2017

WOAH!!! Well , I guest there can't be a GOD without a GODDESS.@violadavis #Oscars Thank you for the Gift of YOU. Bravooooooo LEARN DEM!
— Wesley Snipes (@wesleysnipes) February 27, 2017

I can't even. VIOLLLAAAA!!!!Fuck. This makes me SO happy and is so incredible and well deserved. Congratulations, @violadavis !!! ❤❤❤
— Matt McGorry (@MattMcGorry) February 27, 2017

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