Davis happy to be off red carpet

Viola Davis is "relieved" awards season is over.

The 46-year-old actress – who was previously nominated for an Oscar for her role in 'Doubt' in 2008 and lost out to Best Actress for her role in 'The Help' this year – says the pressure has a negative effect on her acting because she gets so caught up in promotion for the ceremonies.

Asked how she feels now awards season is over, she said: "Relieved! The awards buzz is the most nerve-racking thing and it has nothing to do with being an actor.

"After the Oscar nomination for 'Doubt', I went back to work in shock. You're too busy doing all the awards promotion and you're not acting.

"Then I had to go back to work, but I couldn't remember my lines and I was overacting. It remains the worst work I've done."

Viola is getting used to the attention she receives now she is a household name, but admits there are some aspects that have "thrown" her.

She explained to Britain's HELLO! magazine: "I'm used to it now but I do feel I've lost some of my anonymity. This self-promotion thing has thrown me for a loop."