Providence Journal / Bob Thayer
Governor Chafee hugs Viola Davis after giving her a Making A Difference Award Wednesday at the 28th Annual Rhode Island Tourism Unity Luncheon held this year at Twin River in Lincoln.
LINCOLN, R.I. -- "I live in Los Angeles, I live in La-La land," said Oscar-nominated actress Viola Davis. "But I always feel like when I come back to Rhode Island, I feel like I'm home."
Davis, who grew up in Central Falls, was at Twin River casino Wednesday to receive an award at the annual Rhode Island Tourism Unity lunch.
"Every time I go back to Central Falls, I see myself in so many kids who want to go out into the world," she said.
Davis, who attended Rhode Island College, was sitting at the Rhode Island College booth inside the Twin River event center. "Rhode Island College is where I found myself," Davis said, saying teachers there were instrumental in helping her find her passion as an actress."