Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington

48 · Born: Jan 31, 1977

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornJan 31, 1977 The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Parents
  • Earl Washington
  • Valerie Washington
Relatives
  • Colin Powell (Cousin)

Biography

Kerry Washington is a highly accomplished and renowned African-American actress, television show producer, and film director, whose impressive repertoire of roles has captivated audiences worldwide. Her extensive filmography boasts a wide range of notable performances in various genres, including drama, action, and comedy.

Some of her most notable roles include her portrayal of Olivia Pope in the hit television series Scandal, a role that earned her widespread critical acclaim and numerous award nominations. Additionally, she has appeared in a number of films, such as Ray, the Tim Story Fantastic Four film series, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Confirmation, Django Unchained, Little Fires Everywhere, Cars 3, and The Last King of Scotland.

In her personal life, Kerry Washington is a devoted mother of two children, whom she shares with her former husband, Nnamdi Asomugha.

Career

2025
2024
The Six Triple Eight
The Six Triple Eight as Charity Adams
2023
Unprisoned
Unprisoned as Paige Alexander
2022
2020
The Prom
The Prom as Mrs. Greene
2019
American Son
American Son as Kendra Ellis-Connor
2017
Cars 3
Cars 3 as Natalie Certain (voice)
2016
Confirmation
Confirmation as Anita Hill
2013
Girl Rising
Girl Rising as Narrator - Nepal (voice)
Peeples
Peeples as Grace Peeples
2012
Django Unchained
Django Unchained as Broomhilda von Shaft
A Thousand Words
A Thousand Words as Caroline McCall
The Details
The Details as Rebecca Mazzoni
Scandal
Scandal as Olivia Pope
2010
Night Catches Us
Night Catches Us as Patricia Wilson
For Colored Girls
For Colored Girls as Kelly / Blue
Black Panther
Black Panther as Princess Shuri
Black Panther
Black Panther as Princess Shuri (voice)
2008
Lakeview Terrace
Lakeview Terrace as Lisa Mattson
Miracle at St. Anna
Miracle at St. Anna as Zana Wilder
Little Man
Little Man as Vanessa
The Dead Girl
The Dead Girl as Rosetta
2005
Sexual Life
Sexual Life as Rosalie
Fantastic Four
Fantastic Four as Alicia Masters
Wait
Wait as Maggie
2004
Ray
Ray as Della Bea Robinson
She Hate Me
She Hate Me as Fatima Goodrich
2003
Sin
Sin as Kassie
2002
2001
Lift
Lift as Niecy
Save the Last Dance
Save the Last Dance as Chenille Reynolds
2000
Our Song
Our Song as Lanisha Brown
2018
Five Points
Five Points as Writer