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.
The former NSYNC member hosted a sing-along performance of the Max Martin musical on Broadway.
Kathleen Marshall directed a cast led by Matt Doyle and Ana Villafañe.
The Broadway Once Upon a Mattress gives us a tour of her digs at the Hudson Theatre, complete with stories about scandalous backstage shenanigans.
Composed by John Powell and Stephen Schwartz, the score was performed by the London Symphony Orchestra and recorded at AIR Studios.
Nicole Scherzinger has several planned absences from Jamie Lloyd's revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.
The murder mystery, a work of historical fiction, will debut on The Network next year.
Read our spoilerific analysis of Wicked, Part One.
Zi Alikhan will direct the Tony-winning musical for Red Bull Theater.
Warning: this guide is filled with spoilers!
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