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Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington
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Also Known As:
Olivia Pope
Date of Birth:
January 31, 1977
Height:
5' 4"
Hometown:
New York

Bio:
Kerry Washington (born January 31, 1977 in The Bronx, New York City) is an American actress and director. Best known for starring on ABC’s Scandal, Kerry got her start with a small part in 2000’s Save The Last Dance. She graduated from George Washington University in 1998, with a double major in anthropology and sociology. She continued her acting education at at Michael Howard Studios in New York City. In her career, Kerry has played Jamie Foxx‘s wife twice — once in 2004’s Ray, and again in 2012’s Django Unchained.

Best Known For:
Kerry is best known for playing Olivia Pope on ABC’s Scandal.

Personal Life:
Kerry is very involved in human rights, campaigning heavily for international organizations that prevent violence against women. She’s also a political activist and an avid supporter of President Barack Obama. As for her romantic life, she was engaged to actor David Moscow from Oct. 2004 to March 2007. In June 2013, Kerry wed San Francisco 49ers cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha after they dated for a year. The happy couple later welcomed their first child, a daughter named Isabelle Amarchi, in April 2014.

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October 18, 2016
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‘Scandal’: Olivia Finally Got The Happy Ending She Deserved

Was I the only one running around my living room after the final moments of the ‘Scandal’ season finale aired? Olivia finally made her choice between Fitz and Jake, and I’m so glad that Olivia’s actually happy for once after all the blood, sweat and tears.
Olivia Pope (Kerry Washington) decided between the two loves of her life — Fitz (Tony Goldwyn) and Jake (Scott Foley) — in the incredible Scandal season finale, and I’m overjoyed by her choice. Her decision is sure to divide Olitz and Olake shippers across the globe, but can we just be happy that Olivia’s happy? Here’s why I think Olivia made the right decision, not just for herself, but for the show as a whole.

May 15, 2015
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‘Scandal’ Finale Recap: Olivia Finally Chooses Between Fitz & Jake

The season 4 finale of ‘Scandal’ was riveting from beginning to end. The fates of many characters were left unknown, and Olivia finally made her choice between Jake and Fitz once and for all.
Raise your hand if you’re still catching your breath from the Scandal season finale? Everyone? OK, cool. On the May 14 finale, Olivia (Kerry Washington) and the Gladiators took one last chance at taking down Command, someone major got fired, Huck (Guillermo Diaz) and Quinn (Katie Lowes) had an intense showdown and Olivia decided who she wanted to be with forever. Was it Jake (Scott Foley) or Fitz (Tony Goldwyn)?

May 14, 2015

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The penultimate episode of ‘Scandal’ season 4 was downright crazy. A major component of Operation Foxtail was revealed, and Rowan saved one of his biggest shockers for the May 7 episode.
It’s down to the final two episodes of the season for Scandal, and the tension is rising. The season 4 finale is going to be crazy just like every other year, and the May 7 episode set it up quite nicely. Mellie (Bellamy Young) made her final bid for senate, Huckleberry Quinn (Guillermo Diaz & Katie Lowes) interrogated the mess out of Russell (Brian White), Jake (Scott Foley) and Russell actually bonded and details about Operation Foxtail were revealed!

May 7, 2015
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‘Scandal’ Recap: [SPOILER] Dies A Brutal, Bloody Death

Who else is still trying to process that final scene? Everyone? OK. One of the most beloved ‘Scandal’ characters met a grim fate. Cue all the tears.
Gladiators across the globe are going to need a minute. The April 16 episode of Scandal was straight-up bonkers. Olivia (Kerry Washington) and her crew vowed to take down Rowan (Joe Morton) and B613, Susan Ross (Artemis Pebdani) proved to be one heck of a powerhouse and a fan-favorite character was brutally killed in the show’s final moments (or so it seems)!

April 16, 2015
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‘Scandal’ Recap: A Crucial Moment From Olivia & Fitz’s Past Is Unveiled

The March 26 episode of ‘Scandal’ featured a quickie wedding and an epic revelation about Olitz we’ve been waiting seasons to find out.
Shonda Rhimes wanted her Gladiators to cry puddles of tears during the March 26 episode of Scandal. Cyrus (Jeff Perry) and Michael (Matthew Del Negro) rushed to the altar, we got a glimpse into Cyrus’ shocking past and a pivotal Olivia (Kerry Washington) and Fitz (Tony Goldwyn) moment we’ve all been wondering about since day one was finally brought to light.

March 26, 2015
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That. Was. Incredible. The Feb. 19 episode of ‘Scandal’ shocked every Gladiator to the core. The last person you expected saved Olivia, and it was glorious.
Bless you, Shonda Rhimes. The Feb. 19 episode of Scandal was everything and more. Olivia (Kerry Washington) was finally rescued, a fan-favorite character made a shocking return and Abby (Darby Stanchfield) proved that once a Gladiator, always a Gladiator.

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