Viola Davis is being applauded for her statement, including being part of the only profession to celebrate a life.  Hogwash.
That is a narcissistic statement and typical me attitude so prevalent today, especially in Hollywood. 
Hollywood:
- is about making money
- to heck with the facts in their docudramas, make it an entertaining story is the primary goa
- applauds itself for racial diversity this year, but where were the Hispanics because there are more Hispanics in the US than African Americans
And Ms. Davis what about the teachers, nurses, fireman, policeman etc.