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Viola Davis - Mother's Day holds special meaning for these celebs, who all welcomed bundles of joy this year. Viola Davis celebrated more than her mantle full of awards last October, when The Help star adopted a baby girl named Genesis.(Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images)

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