Viola Davis' portrayal of Michelle Obama mocked by fans who say her 'constant duck face' is insult

Viola Davis' portrayal of Michelle Obama mocked by fans who say her 'constant duck face' is insult to former first lady.
OSCAR-winning actress Viola Davis is getting mocked on social media for her performance in the new Showtime series The First Lady.
Fans of former First Lady Michelle Obama are calling out Davis for using “constant duck face” and giving an “insulting” portrayal of the barrier breaking political spouse.
Twitter users have been posting short video clips that show Davis in character with her lips pursed as she speaks.
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Many have made comments about the eye-catching facial expression.
Celebrity news website TMZ noted that the pursed lips appear to resemble the so-called "duck face" frequently used in selfies.
In the video footage and photos, which only represent a few seconds of the actual performance, Davis can be seen pursing her lips both with her mouth open and closed.