Davis became the first black woman to win an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series Sept. 20 for her role as Professor Annalise Keating on "How to Get Away with Murder."
The acclaimed actress spoke with host Kimmel about her speech:
Watch Davis' emotional acceptance speech below:
Davis has appeared on Broadway as Vera in Seven Guitars, Tonya in King Hedley II and Rose in Fences. She won Tony Awards for her performances in King Hedley II and Fences.