Viola Davis won the Tony Awards for Best Leading Actress in a Play in 2010. Viola Davis won the Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 2015 for How to Get Away with Murder. Viola Davis has won contests in 2 domains.
| Year | Contest | Category | For | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | How to Get Away with Murder | 1 · 2 |
| 2010 | Tony Awards | Best Leading Actress in a Play | 1 · 2 |