‘I Betrayed Myself': Viola Davis Explains Why She Regrets Being In 'The Help'

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‘I Betrayed Myself': Viola Davis Explains Why She Regrets Being In 'The Help'

Viola Davis has done a lot on stage, TV, and in film throughout her career, but one can say that her participation in "The Help" benefited her greatly.

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