If you’re a fan of the American television series Scandal, then you’re already familiar with the fabulous and impeccably stylish Kerry Washington. Although she’s best known for her role as Olivia Pope, the high-powered and ultra-stylish fixer for Washington D.C.’s who’s-who, Kerry has performed in various roles on the stage, and in film and television since the mid-90′s. Since landing the starring role as Olivia Pope in Scandal, Kerry has been nominated for a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 2013 and she was recently named as one of the highest paid actors in television in 2013 by the Forbes Magazine. But there’s much more to the highly talented Kerry Washington than her acting career as she is involved in politics, social activism, and in expanding the arts. Plus she is well-known for her flawless style on and off the screen. She is a trendsetter and a style icon!
Here are a few reasons why we just love Kerry Washington
She Knows How to Pick The Best Roles
Not many well-known actresses are able to pick such relevant and worthwhile roles, but Kerry manages to do just that with nearly every film she chooses. From playing Della Bea Robinson, wife of Ray Charles, in 2004′s Ray to her leading role as Broomhilda von Shaft in Django Unchained, Kerry’s characters are often complex, relateable and full of spirit. On stage Kerry made her Broadway debut in 2010 when she appeared in David Mamet’s Race, a role she was appraised for. Dramatic and character acting is not the only thing Kerry Washington is good at, she has also done several comedies and, more recently, she hosted Saturday Night Live. Explore Washington’s impressive body of work available from Picture Box and tune in for the third season of her hit show Scandal when it airs in the UK.
The Other Side of Kerry Washington
Kerry Washington isn’t just admired for her work as one of the leading Hollywood actresses, beauty or style as she is also a great philanthropist and political activist. She has devoted much of her time off camera to supporting cancer programs for women, domestic violence awareness programs, and raising funds for the poorly funded New York City public schools. In addition Kerry, a graduate of the prestigious George Washington University in Washington D.C., is also a frequent panelist on the Real Time With Bill Maher and volunteered for both of Barack Obama’s presidential campaigns. She even spoke at the Democratic National Convention in 2012. She has it all – intellect and beauty!
She’s Got Style
Olivia Pope may be one of Vanity Fair’s top 10 best dressed characters on television, but Kerry Washington is no stranger to being a trend-setter herself. She has been on several best dressed lists and on the cover of fashion magazines like Glamour or even on People. Currently, you can catch her on the cover of the upcoming December/January issue of Lucky. Much like Olivia Pope in Scandal, Kerry is known for her chic, sophisticated style. Her style is casual, yet elegantly stylish with pieces from fashion designers like Jason Wu or Vera Wang.
We just cannot get enough of Kerry Washington!
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