Kerry Washington Through The Years: The ‘Scandal’ Actress Before & After Fame

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Kerry Washington: Before & After Fame

Kerry Washington: Before & After Fame — Kerry Washington, born January 31, 1977, is one of the biggest actresses in Hollywood, best known for her role as crisis manager Olivia Pope on ‘Scandal’. The actress had a humble start, however. She first earned her Screen Actor’s Guild membership card for a small commercial role, before making her real screen debut in a 1994 television movie. She appeared in ‘Save The Last Dance’, ‘Bad Company’, Spike Lee’s ‘She Hate Me,’ and Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Django Unchained’, both of which she earned critical praise for.

‘Scandal’ premiered in 2012 and ran for 7 seasons, during which time Kerry earned 2 Primetime Emmy nominations. She also snagged an Emmy nomination for her portrayal of Anita Hill in the HBO television political thriller film ‘Confirmation’ (2016), and another for the Hulu miniseries ‘Little Fires Everywhere’ (2020).

Here, you can see Kerry’s glam evolution over the years. Care to see how the star went from an unknown to an A-lister? Check out the gallery here.

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‘Our Song’

‘Our Song’ — Kerry Washington appears in the 2000 film ‘Our Song’. It was her first feature film.

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Kerry Washington At The 2001 Teen Choice Awards

Kerry Washington At The 2001 Teen Choice Awards — Kerry Washingotn holds up a Teen Choice Awards surfboard during the 2001 ceremony in LA. It was Aug. 12 and she was looking so cute in a strapless black dress with patches of fabric.

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‘Bad Company’

‘Bad Company’ — Kerry Washington appears in the 2002 Joel Schumacher film ‘Bad Company’. She played Julie in the film, which was about a man (Chris Rock) who gets recruited by the C.I.A. after the death of his Ivy League-educated twin brother.

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Kerry Washington In 2005

Kerry Washington In 2005 — Kerry Washington strikes a pose during the National Board Of Review Of Motion Pictures annual gala at New York’s Tavern On The Green. She wore a silky black number to the Nan. 11, 2005 event.

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Kerry Washington At The Premiere Of ‘Against The Ropes’

Kerry Washington At The Premiere Of ‘Against The Ropes’ — Kerry Washington glows in a strapless lime green number during the premiere of the movie ‘Against The Ropes’ in LA on Feb. 11, 2004. She looked so chic.

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‘She Hate Me’

‘She Hate Me’ — Kerry Washington appears in a scene from the 2004 Spike Lee film ‘She Hate Me’. The dark comedy was about a former biotech executive (Anthony Mackie) who turns to impregnating wealthy lesbians for profit after getting canned from his job.

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Andie MacDowell, Kerry Washington & Aishwarya Rai

Andie MacDowell, Kerry Washington & Aishwarya Rai — Andie MacDowell, Kerry Washington and Aishwarya Rai team up for the premiere of ‘The Da Vinci Code’ at Cannes Film Festival on May 617, 2006. They were all dressed to the nines.

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Kerry Washington At The Premiere Of ‘The Last King of Scotland’

Kerry Washington At The Premiere Of ‘The Last King of Scotland’ — Kerry Washington is stunning in a blushing pink gown during the London premiere of ‘The Last King of Scotland’ on Oct. 18, 2006. Her sheer chiffon frock featured a black beaded beltline.

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Kerry Washington In 2007

Kerry Washington In 2007 — Kerry Washington wows in a shiny ruched party dress with a bubble skirt during the Women’s Project Women of Achievement Gala in New York on Mar. 12, 2007. She waved and smiled at onlookers.

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Kerry Washington In 2009

Kerry Washington In 2009 — Kerry Washington looks jaw-dropping in pink during the opening night of David Mamet’s ‘Race’ in New York on Dec. 6, 2009. The silver beading on her minidress matched her peep-toe heels.

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Kerry Washington At The 2011 Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Kerry Washington At The 2011 Vanity Fair Oscar Party — Kerry Washington shows some serious skin during Vanity Fair’s party celebrating the 83rd Annual Academy Awards on Feb. 27, 2011. Her silvery dress revealed some hearty side-boob and a ton of her bare back.

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Kerry Washington At The 2015 Golden Globes

Kerry Washington At The 2015 Golden Globes — Kerry Washington looks like a princess in pink and navy Mary Katrantzou during the 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 11, 2015. Her off-the-shoulder look also featured a full, A-line skirt.

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Kerry Washington At The GLSEN Respect Awards

Kerry Washington At The GLSEN Respect Awards — Kerry Washington oozes flower power in a Roberto Cavalli suit during the GLSEN Respect Awards in LA on Oct. 20, 2017. She tied the look together with navy blue eyeshadow and a red velvet clutch.

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Kerry Washington In 2019

Kerry Washington In 2019 — Kerry Washington is stunning in a lace Brock Collection ensemble during The Hollywood Reporter’s ‘Women in Entertainment’ Gala on Dec. 11, 2019. She had her hair in long braids and wore shiny gold heels.

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‘Little Fires Everywhere’

‘Little Fires Everywhere’ — Reese Witherspoon appears as Elena Richardson alongside Kerry Washington as Mia Warren in the 2020 miniseries ‘Little Fires Everywhere’. Based on Celeste Ng’s 2017 bestseller, ‘Little Fires Everywhere’ follows the intertwined fates of the picture-perfect Richardson family and the enigmatic mother and daughter who upend their lives.

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Kerry Washington At The 2021 Primetime Emmy Awards

Kerry Washington At The 2021 Primetime Emmy Awards — Kerry Washington is stunning in silver at the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards on Sep. 19, 2021. Her silky Etro number was cinched together with a corset.

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Kerry Washington At The 2022 SAG Awards

Kerry Washington At The 2022 SAG Awards — Kerry Washington is a burst of sunshine in a yellow Celia Kritharioti Couture gown during the 28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in Santa Monica, California on Feb. 27, 2022. The dress featured a boned corset-style top with a full taffeta skirt below.

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Kerry Washington At The 2022 Producers Guild Awards

Kerry Washington At The 2022 Producers Guild Awards — Kerry Washington glows in pale coral Sergio Hudson at the 33rd Producers Guild Awards on Mar. 19, 2022. She leveled up the look with diamonds from Chopard.

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Kerry Washington Young SS

Kerry Washington Young SS — Kerry Washington
28th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards, Show, Los Angeles, California, USA – 15 Jan 2023
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