The First Lady has just come out and fans are giving some pretty mixed reactions to Viola Davis’ portrayal of Michelle Obama.
The First Lady came out yesterday, April 17th, and features The Suicide Squad actress as First Lady Michelle Obama. Many fans took to Twitter to share their reactions to Davis’ take on Obama. Many fans pointed out Viola’s exaggerated expressions as a point of contention.
LMFAOOO
https://t.co/4zXnu99VH9— Rap Alert (@rapalert6) April 17, 2022
“Viola Davis might be going to hell Idk”
Viola Davis might be going to hell Idk pic.twitter.com/poa2ebOrKc
— Cowboy Knowles (@1bighairedbitch) April 17, 2022
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This one role might set her back a few years. I understand FLOTUS Obama has certain mannerisms, but i feel the role could have been accomplished and fulfilled without Viola holding her mouth like this. I’m a fan of Viola. She’s one of the best actors out but idk about this 🤷🏾♀️
— jordan demi (@jordan_demi1) April 17, 2022
Viola Davis’s lips 👄 when the director finally yelled over the speaker 🗣 📣“ IT’S A WRAP “ 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/kYLyXsmOME
— Abbey Phillip (@Abby_Phillip) April 17, 2022
Everyone remembers 2nd term Michelle but y’all forget first interview announcing running, primaries and 1st term Michelle. Viola is doing a good job. pic.twitter.com/pQLEkKgAZa
— MissJonesie (@Miss_Jonesie) April 18, 2022
Viola Davis is a star not a character actress. Stars are the same in every movie but that's not a bad thing. Look at Katherine Hepburn or Denzel. Viola trying to do character work is just giving pure drag queen impersonator.
— Nunyabizness (@nunyabizness_a) April 18, 2022
“michelle watching viola davis make those faces”
michelle watching viola davis make those faces pic.twitter.com/Ab5xEKmLV1
— N (@roseinharlem) April 17, 2022
“Mrs. Obama was caught in photographs during her eight years in the WH with pursed lips. I was hoping Viola Davis would not make it a primary feature of this biopic. I’ll still watch, but I’ll grit my teeth every time I see Viola do that lip thing.”
Mrs. Obama was caught in photographs during her eight years in the WH with pursed lips. I was hoping Viola Davis would not make it a primary feature of this biopic. I’ll still watch, but I’ll grit my teeth every time I see Viola do that lip thing.
— chem626 (@chem626) April 17, 2022
“michelle has an underbite but it’s definitely not as prominent as the director is trying to make it seem & ion like that. it’s a lil shady to me”
https://twitter.com/BLEUWATEROAD/status/1515925012804509697
“Nobody: Viola Davis playing Michelle Obama:”
Nobody:
Viola Davis playing Michelle Obama: pic.twitter.com/MHQ8wns4OS
— K (@sirK88) April 18, 2022
“Michelle Obama did not purse her lips THAT much. What possessed Viola to think she should do that in every scene. I never thought I would see the day where Viola Davis gave a bad performance.”
Michelle Obama did not purse her lips THAT much. What possessed Viola to think she should do that in every scene. I never thought I would see the day where Viola Davis gave a bad performance. pic.twitter.com/RNijmu0heU
— 🖤 (@augustsrain) April 17, 2022
