Speaking to Jimmy Kimmel about the expectations set on women to look a certain way, Viola said: 'That's what it feels like. That you're forced to wear heels.'
Tap to play or pause GIFIn fact, when Jimmy said that his wife had reacted"as if someone [had] forced her to wear high heels" to the Emmys, Viola quickly responded:"Well, that's what it feels like. That you're forced to wear heels.
"I knew I had to present, so I thought I was gonna hobble on stage to the podium and just announce the supporting actor," Viola said."Then I found out I had to walk through the presentation, I say, 'Hell no. Oh hell no.' I say, 'I will only do it if I can wear my sneakers.'"When Jimmy jokingly asked who was going to stop Queen Viola from wearing sneakers, she hilariously responded:"Nobody because I was ready to fight.
"I'm terrified. I'm absolutely terrified," Viola said, adding that she was unsure if Michelle knew she was taking on the role."I don't care what else I've done in my life," Viola added."I've won an Emmy, I've won an Oscar, two Tonys, but if I mess this up, this is gonna be a defining moment in my life."You can watch Viola's full
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