Viola Davis Talks Sex Scenes & Pulling Off Her Wig On ‘How To Get Away With Murder’

Kerry Washington isn’t the only actress that’s being buzzed about on Thursday nights. Viola Davis‘ role as Annalise Keating on How To Get Away With Murder, is certainly making a name for herself.

If you’re an avid viewer, you’re quite aware of Viola’s steamy love scenes. While the 49-year-old actress isn’t shy about what some of us would consider awkward, she admits that she’s not particularly fond of her mother seeing her in that light. She tells Access Hollywood:

I’ve gotta tell my mother beforehand so she has time to leave the house for about 3 or 4 minutes. Because otherwise, I’m gonna be afraid to go back home to Rhode Island for the holidays!

Another talked about moment (well at least for some of the folk on social media) was Viola pealing off her wig and makeup, and showing the raw side of her character.

Surprisingly, the decision to do this was suggested by Viola: