Cicely Tyson.
In honor of her birthday,Cicely Tysonreceived a host of well wishes from fellow actors, includingTyler PerryandViola Davis.
The Emmy and Tony-winning actress, known for her performances inThe Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman,Sounderand more, turned 96 on Saturday.
Davis, who starred alongside Tyson in 2011’sThe Helpas well as inHow to Get Away with Murder, shared a photo of the pair on Instagram in honor of Tyson’s birthday.
“There are certain people that come into this world and their lifeforce creates a powerful inspiring explosion. We get the overflow!! I thank God for creating this beautiful, courageous and bold being 96 years ago,” Daviswrotealongside the photo. “Love you Ms. Tyson!! Happy birthday 💛💛💛👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿.”
“Happy 96th birthday!! 96 and still as sharp and as beautiful as ever. What a blessing to have you as a friend, as family, and as a role model,” Perrysaidin his own post. “The wisdom and love you’ve shown me over all these years has been a gift from God! Happy birthday Queen Cicely!! #cicelytyson.”
ScandalstarKerry Washingtonposted a photo of herself, Tyson and Davisall posing togetherfrom a crossover episode.
“Your #BlackGirlMagic paved the way for ALL the Black Girl Magic in this photo ✨🖤✨,” she captioned the image. “Love you so much Cicely Tyson. You are a queen, legend and a phenomenal human. Love you!!!!!!!! Happy birthday 🎈🎊 😍.”
MusicianLenny Kravitzalso shared a special tribute to the actress and former model, who also serves as his godmother.
“Happy Birthday to my dearest Godmother, Cicely Tyson,” hewroteon Twitter, alongside a photo of the pair in a sweet embrace. “All I can do is thank God that we have been on this planet at the same time, and I have been so blessed to receive your love. The best is yet to come. I love you.”
“Another year in your truly magnificent life,” directorAva DuVernaywrote onTwitterandInstagram. “You are a glorious gift. I love you, adore you and celebrate you today and everyday, @IAmCicelyTyson. Happy birthday, Your Majesty!”
Tyson is currently preparing to release a memoir, titledJust As I Amand written alongsideOprah Magazinefounding editor Michelle Burford.
“Just As I Amis my truth. It is me, plain and unvarnished, with the glitter and garland set aside. In these pages, I am indeed Cicely, the actress who has been blessed to grace the stage and screen for six decades,” Tyson said in thedescriptionfor the upcoming book, which hits shelves on Jan. 26, 2021.
source: people.com
