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A Peek Inside Viola Davis’ Stylish Multi-Million L.A. Home

The Oscar-nominated actress is opening up about her stunning home and all it's amazing features.

Viola Davis, Julius Tennon at the 2024 LACMA Art+Film Gala at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art on November 2, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Getty Images Gilbert Flores/Variety

Oscar-nominated actress Viola Davis and her husband Juilus Tennon may be pretty private celebrities, but theyโ€™re opening up their livesโ€”and the doors of their wonderful Los Angeles home for all to see.

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Taking Architectural Digest inside for a home tour, the nearly 8,000 square-foot estate was recently renovated in 2023. They reportedly bought the stylish home back in 2016 for $5.7 million, per CNN. It boasts five bedrooms and is a โ€œsanctuaryโ€ for the busy Hollywood couple. Letโ€™s take a look inside...

The Front Door

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Nothing says โ€œwelcome to our humble abodeโ€ like well-placed greenery and sleek door. Thankfully the Davis-Tennon house has both.

The Front Entryway

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Not only is the entryway roomy, but it serves as a minimalist yet artistic opening to this grand home.

The Stair Landing

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Thereโ€™s usually not much you can do with a stair landing, but itโ€™s clear Davis and Tennon had the perfect idea in mind with this spacious resting spot.

The Den

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The โ€œdenโ€ holds a comfortable couch as well as eclectic African art which helps elevate the warm room.

The Bar

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Hanging right off the den, the bar is conveniently located Davis, Tennon and guests to enjoy a libation or two to unwind from the day.

The Kitchen

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Complete with top-of-the-line appliances and enough space for โ€œdance parties,โ€ the kitchen is truly the heart of the Davis-Tennon family (and is apparently the place where the โ€œHow to Get Away With Murderโ€ star throws down on collard greens. Save us a bowl, please?!)

The Movie Room

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The sound-proof media room is where the family frequently goes to watch the latest movies and TV shows. Their dog Bailey often hangs out there, too.

Their Daughterโ€™s Room

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Their young daughter Genesis has creative control in her room, which included painting the walls pale yellow, Harry Potter decor and a small desk where she can play in her makeup.

The Office

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The office not only serves as cozy room to get work done, but also the holding place for a myriad of Davisโ€™ and Tennonโ€™s accolades and accomplishments.

The Formal Living Room

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Described as having a โ€œcontemporaryโ€ and โ€œethnicโ€ design, the Davis-Tennon living room is both artistic and welcoming.

The Formal Dining Room

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With the same beautiful wall decor from the living room carried into the formal dining room, it helps to accentuate the cherry-wood dining room table that Tennon designed with his carpenter and complimentary chairs.

The Primary Bedroom

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The neutral colors and cozy digs in the primary bedroom make this the perfect escape from Davis and Tennonโ€™s hectic work lives.

The Primary Closet

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If youโ€™re as fabulous as Davis, then youโ€™re going to need ample space to keep all your stylish clothes. Thankfully, the primary closet has that and more.

The Outdoor Backyard Patio

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As if the Davis-Tennon household couldnโ€™t get any better, their backyard patio takes all the great designs from the inside and brings it outdoors with a nice pool, outdoor kitchen and several lounging spots.

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