Kerry Washington

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N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Nov 4, 2019 4:50PM EST

'American Son' Star Kerry Washington On Fear and Navigating Spaces While Black

“I’ve been that Black woman who’s having big feelings in an appropriate moment and being stereotyped to be something other.”
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Sameer Rao  Apr 18, 2018 2:49PM EDT

Shonda Rhimes On How 'Scandal,' Olivia Pope Have Changed Hollywood

“It feels normal and obvious that women of color can lead the shows.”
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Sameer Rao  Feb 9, 2018 1:01PM EST

WATCH: Viola Davis and Kerry Washington Meet for Epic Shondaland Crossover

Annalise Keating seeks Olivia Pope’s help in bringing a case to the U.S. Supreme Court during an upcoming set of “Scandal” and “How to Get Away With Murder” episodes.
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Sameer Rao  Dec 14, 2016 4:31PM EST

Black Women Dominate SAG Awards' Best Supporting Actress Nominations

It’s the first time since 2008 that women of color are a majority in that group.
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Sameer Rao  Dec 12, 2016 11:03AM EST

'Moonlight,' 'Atlanta' Earn Golden Globe Noms

Several directors, writers and performers of color in television and film were nominated for Golden Globes.
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Sameer Rao  Jun 9, 2016 11:47AM EDT

WATCH: Kerry Washington and Aziz Ansari Trade Racist Casting Horror Stories

The two stars were paired for Variety’s “Actors on Actors” series.
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Sameer Rao  Jun 6, 2016 12:08PM EDT

WATCH: Michelle Obama's Star-Studded 'The United State of Women' Video

Laverne Cox, Kerry Washington, Oprah and more appear in the video announcing the June 14 The United State of Women Summit.
Sameer Rao  Jul 30, 2015 12:45PM EDT

#TBT: Spike Lee's 'She Hate Me' Came Out Today in 2004

The unconventional comedy-drama may be one of Spike Lee’s least-heralded films, but it’s an important entry in the prolific filmmaker’s canon. 
Sameer Rao  Jul 17, 2015 4:32PM EDT

Top 10 Performers of Color Overlooked by the Emmys

Ten actors who deserved Emmy noms 

 
Aura Bogado  Mar 23, 2015 10:03AM EDT

TedCruz.com, Kerry Washington for the Win, Spring's Getting Shorter

Some of the morning’s big stories
Jamilah King  Feb 23, 2015 11:43AM EST

Actors of Color Slayed the Fashion Game at This Year's Oscars

At least they won the red carpet.
Jamilah King  Dec 11, 2013 12:44PM EST

Kerry Washington, Angela Bassett, Lupita Nyong'o Get SAG Award Nods

Are Oscar nods on the way, too? Probably.
Jamilah King  Nov 5, 2013 9:50AM EST

Kerry Washington Gave 'Saturday Night Live' a Huge Ratings Boost

Turns out the actress is more popular than Justin Timberlake.
Brentin Mock  Nov 4, 2013 9:06AM EST

Can Kerry Washington (and Obama) Fix the Virginia Governor Race?

Kerry Washington wows audience on Saturday Night Live, then hypes crowds the next day in rally for Virginia governor’s race.
Jamilah King  Oct 30, 2013 11:02AM EDT

Kerry Washington Will Host SNL This Weekend

Watch her promo.
Jamilah King  Oct 3, 2013 9:50AM EDT

Because You Know You Can't Wait for Tonight's Premier of 'Scandal'

Here’s a sneak peek at the show’s third season.
Jamilah King  Aug 30, 2013 9:24AM EDT

Watch the Trailer for the Third Season of ABC's 'Scandal'

And Olivia’s life is a mess.
Jamilah King  Jul 18, 2013 11:33AM EDT

Olivia Pope Reacts to Another Year of Mostly White Emmy Nods

This year’s Emmy nods are out. No surprises: House of Cards, Breaking Bad, and Mad Men lead the way. But, of course, the nominations really white.
Jamilah King  Jul 12, 2013 1:20PM EDT

Ava DuVernay to Direct An Episode of Next Season's 'Scandal'

The announcement caps off a stellar week for the acclaimed filmmaker.
Jorge Rivas  Jan 29, 2013 11:34AM EST

Kerry Washington Talks Race, Art and James Baldwin in New Short Film

“I remember stumbling upon him at a time when I was sort of grappling with who was right–Malcom or Martin?, Washington says in the film.