Kerry Washington: Photos Of The ‘Scandal’ Star

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January 31, 2022 11:10AM EST

Kerry Washington is a beloved actress, born Jan. 31. Check out photos of the star.

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Kerry Washington: Photos Of The ‘Scandal’ Star

Kerry Washington: Photos Of The ‘Scandal’ Star — Kerry Washington is an actress who gained major recognition from her role as Olivia Pope on the series ‘Scandal,’ which aired on ABC from 2012 until 2018. The star, who was born Jan 31. 1977, first participated in a local theater group as a pre-teen and throughout high school and graduated from George Washington University in 1998.

It wasn’t until 2000 that she made her film debut in ‘Our Song,’ and began making guest appearances on television shows like ‘Law & Order,’ The Guardian’, ‘Psych’ and more. She has appeared in films like ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith,’ ‘Fantastic Four,’ and ‘Django Unchained.’

In 2016, she also received acclaim for her role in a 2016 television movie, ‘Confirmation,’ and in 2020, she starred alongside Reese Witherspoon in the Hulu show ‘Little Fires Everywhere.’ Kerry has been married to Nnamdi Asomougha since 2013 and they have a daughter and a son together.

Keep clicking through the gallery to see photos of Kerry.

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Kerry Washington in red

Kerry Washington in red — Kerry Washington at the 5th American Black Film Festival Honors. She wore a red dress.

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Kerry Washington at the ‘Unprisoned’ premiere

Kerry Washington at the ‘Unprisoned’ premiere — Kerry Washington wearing Elie Saab at the ‘Unprisoned’ TV series premiere. It was in Los Angeles, CA.

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Kerry Washington outside ‘The View’

Kerry Washington outside ‘The View’ — Kerry Washington seen arriving at ‘The View’ in New York City. It was on October 26, 2022.

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Kerry Washington on ‘Good Morning America’

Kerry Washington on ‘Good Morning America’ — Kerry Washington wore a sheer white corset top over a light orange, poofy lace dress with a pair of white pointed-toe pumps. It was on ‘Good Morning America.’

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Kerry Washington In Los Angeles

Kerry Washington In Los Angeles — Kerry Washington stunned in a silver-striped dress while at a Women In Hollywood event. The ‘Scandal’ star looked drop-dead gorgeous, as she arrived in the shimmering dress in October 2021.

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Kerry Washington At The 2021 Baby2Baby Gala

Kerry Washington At The 2021 Baby2Baby Gala — Kerry Washington dazzles at at the Baby2Baby Gala on Nov. 13, 2021. The event took place at the Pacific Design Center, in West Hollywood.

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Kerry Washington At The 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Kerry Washington At The 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party — Classic elegance! Kerry Washington rocked a dazzling Suhair Murad outfit inspired by ancient Egyptian art to the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on Feb. 9, 2020.

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Kerry Washington Supports Joe Biden

Kerry Washington Supports Joe Biden — Kerry Washington supports President Joe Biden at an event during his presidential campaign on Nov. 2, 2020. Kerry’s a vocal supporter of social justice and voting rights.

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Kerry Washington At New York Fashion Week

Kerry Washington At New York Fashion Week — Kerry Washington attends the Michael Kors show at New York Fashion Week in 2019. She wore a fuzzy jacket on top of her pink ensemble, with her hair styled in her natural curls.

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Kerry Washington At The Costume Designer Guild Awards

Kerry Washington At The Costume Designer Guild Awards — Kerry Washington hits the red carpet at the 2018 Costume Designers Guild Awards. She wore a pink and black floral dress with her hair styled straight.

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Kerry Washington At The ‘American Son’ Opening Night

Kerry Washington At The ‘American Son’ Opening Night — Kerry Washington attends opening night for her Broadway play, ‘American Son,’ in 2018. She looked stunning in a sheer black dress for the after-party celebration.

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Kerry Washington At ‘The View’

Kerry Washington At ‘The View’ — Kerry Washington arrives to an appearance on ‘The View’ in Dec. 2018. She bundled up in a puffy black jacket over her black and white dress. Kerry Washington

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Kerry Washington On ‘The Late Show’

Kerry Washington On ‘The Late Show’ — Kerry Washington heads to an appearance on ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ in 2018. She waved to fans outside the studio while rocking a chic white coat.

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Kerry Washington At The ‘Today’ Show

Kerry Washington At The ‘Today’ Show — Kerry Washington smiles for fans outside the ‘Today’ show studios in Oct. 2018. She kept it casual in jeans and a black t-shirt while arriving to the appearance.

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Kerry Washington Heading To A TV Appearance

Kerry Washington Heading To A TV Appearance — Kerry Washington prepares for an appearance on Stephen Colbert’s talk show in Oct. 2018. She arrived at the studio in a sweater and pink coat.

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Kerry Washington At The Tony Awards

Kerry Washington At The Tony Awards — Kerry Washington looks stunning on the red carpet at the 2018 Tony Awards. She wore a silver jumpsuit with a train and plunging neckline, and it looked incredible on her.

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Kerry Washington At The Audience Rewards Anniversary

Kerry Washington At The Audience Rewards Anniversary — Kerry Washington attends the celebration for the 10th anniversary of audience rewards in NYC. She looked gorgeous in her leather dress on the red carpet.

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Kerry Washington At An ‘American Son’ Event

Kerry Washington At An ‘American Son’ Event — Kerry Washington attends the ‘American Son’ Broadway cast press meet and greet at New 42nd Street Studios in New York. She wore a floral dress and her hair styled in long braids.

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Kerry Washington At The 2018 MET Gala

Kerry Washington At The 2018 MET Gala — Kerry Washington rocks a metallic gown to the 2018 MET Gala. She wore her hair in a natural style, clipped to the side.

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Kerry Washington At The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Kerry Washington At The Hollywood Walk Of Fame — Kerry Washington supports Eva Longoria at her Hollywood Walk of Fame induction in April 2018. She wore a colorful dress while posing for pics at the event.

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Kerry Washington In NYC

Kerry Washington In NYC — Kerry Washington wears a red and white dress while out and about in New York City. She stopped to smile for cameras outside.

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Kerry Washington At The 2018 Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Kerry Washington At The 2018 Vanity Fair Oscar Party — Kerry Washington attends the star-studded Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 2018. She wore a one-shouldered, leather black dress and thigh-high boots.

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Kerry Washington At The Film Independent Spirit Awards

Kerry Washington At The Film Independent Spirit Awards — Kerry Washington rocks a patterned dress at the 2018 Independent Spirit Awards. She walked the red carpet solo and looked fierce.

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Kerry Washington At The 2018 Golden Globes

Kerry Washington At The 2018 Golden Globes — Kerry Washington hits the red carpet at the 2018 Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 7. She wore a strapless black dress and her hair in curls.

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