Wikimedia Commons/Doubt 2008 TV Viola Davis recalls the awkward moment Meryl Streep forgot her lines on the set of Doubt. A story of hesitation and respect between acting legends. March 21, 2026 AceShowbiz - Even the most respected actors can forget their lines, but that didn't make it easy for Viola Davis to point out when it happened to Meryl Streep during their work on the 2008 film Doubt. During a recent appearance on the podcast Good Hang with Amy Poehler, Viola Davis recounted how she was hesitant to inform Meryl Streep after noticing the legendary actress repeatedly blanking on a line.