Viola Davis recently shared a touching moment from her life as a mom with her teenage daughter, Genesis. She posted a warm photo of the two in their kitchen over the holiday weekend. In her caption, Davis lovingly referred to Genesis as her “soon to be 14 yr old,” adding three heart emojis to show her affection.

In the photo, Davis, 58, is seen dressed casually in jeans and a black zip-up hoodie, accessorized with bracelets, earrings, and a head wrap. Her daughter Genesis, who will turn 14 on July 10, is wearing beige cargo pants and a black tank top, her red and black braids styled into two ponytails.

The post attracted several affectionate comments from fellow celebrities, with Octavia Spencer, Vanessa Williams, Deborah Roberts, and Sheila E. all expressing their admiration for Genesis and the mother-daughter duo.

Davis and her husband, Julius Tennon, adopted Genesis in October 2011, eight years after they married in 2003. Davis has spoken openly about how adopting Genesis fulfilled a deep need in her life.

In a 2017 interview with People, she revealed that she felt something was missing before Genesis came into their lives and described her daughter as “the light of our lives.” She also emphasized how motherhood has given her life a new and profound purpose.

In 2016, during an appearance on Ellen DeGeneres’ show, Davis mentioned that Genesis has aspirations of becoming an actress. Davis humorously recounted her daughter’s determination and her own advice on balancing ambitions with practical life skills. She shared Genesis’s confident declarations about acting and her own practical reminders about the importance of education and independence.

The recent post was not the first time Davis shared family moments on social media. In March, she posted an Easter family photo with Genesis and Tennon, wishing everyone a happy Easter. This consistent sharing of family snapshots highlights Davis’s joy in her role as a mother and the close-knit bond she cherishes with her daughter and husband.