This is an encore episode of "The View." The co-hosts will return Monday, July 11 LIVE with all new episodes.

Viola Davis opens up about the shame she felt surrounding childhood poverty and violence, which she details in her memoir “Finding Me,” and the cathartic process of writing the book.

In Hot Topics, Amber Ruffin guest co-hosts. The panel reacts to Elon Musk acquiring Twitter, and more.

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