who won oscar for fences
Viola Davis wins supporting actress Oscar for 'Fences'. Davis made good on that potential Sunday, winning the supporting actress Oscar for her portrayal of Rose Maxson, a devoted housewife living in the shadow of her husband, played in the film (as he did opposite Davis on Broadway) by Denzel Washington.
February 26, 2017 | 06:57PM PT. Viola Davis won the best supporting actress Oscar Sunday night for her performance in Denzel Washingtonâs âFences.â. âYou know thereâs one place where all the people with the greatest potential are gathered, and thatâs the graveyard,â Davis began her acceptance speech with fervor.