Kerry Washington

The term "gladiator in a suit" wouldn't exist if not for Washington's role as the formidable Olivia Pope on ABC's political drama "Scandal." The 37-year-old actress also landed huge contracts with Movado and Neutrogena and tied the knot this June to NFL player Nnamdi Asomugha. That same month, Time magazine named her as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

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Personal Stats

Age: 49

Residence: Los Angeles, CA

Marital Status: Married

Children: 1

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Mar 18, 2026

‘Imperfect Women’ Release Schedule—Here’s When New Episodes Drop On Apple TV

"Imperfect Women," Apple TV’s new psychological thriller starring Kerry Washington and Elisabeth Moss, has premiered. Here’s the episode release schedule and how to watch.

Mar 1, 2026

The Best New TV Shows Streaming In March 2026 On Netflix, Prime Video And More

Plenty of new and returning TV shows are arriving in March. Here are the biggest releases starring Steve Carell, Nicole Kidman, Kerry Washington, Kurt Russell, Michelle Pfeiffer and more.

May 9, 2025

‘Shadow Force’ Reviews: Is Kerry Washington’s Film Enlightening Critics?

“Shadow Force” — an action thriller starring Kerry Washington and Omar Sy — is new in theaters. How are critics reacting to the movie?

Feb 27, 2025

Diversity And Inclusion Spawn Growth For SPILL As CEO Turns To CrowdFunding

As Kenya Parham leads platform growth, and Kerry Washington joins as an investor, SPILL sees 282 percent increase in user sign-ups.

Nov 14, 2024

Kerry Washington's Advice For Writing Relatable Stories

From the Forbes Power Women's Summit, Kerry Washington, actress, producer and director shares how she fell in love with producing television and her production company's name. The term "gladiator in a suit" wouldn't exist if not for Washington's role as the formidable Olivia Pope on ABC's political drama "Scandal."

Sep 16, 2024

2024 Forbes Power Women Summit: Rewriting Society's Script

Producer, Director, Activist, and Emmy-Award winning actress Kerry Washington talks to ForbesWomen editor Maggie McGrath about utilizing her recently launched production company, Simpson Street, to shine a light on stories from all around the world and from different viewpoints.

Aug 23, 2024

Healing The Past: Inside The Complex Family Dynamics Of ‘UnPrisoned’ Season 2

Kerry Washington and Delroy Lindo star as Paige and Edwin Alexander, a daughter and father striving to mend their fractured relationship.

Aug 14, 2024

Forbes Announces 12th Annual Power Women’s Summit, Spotlighting Visionaries Who Are Leading The Charge For Change

Lineup Includes Kerry Washington, Tory Burch, Karlie Kloss, Lauren Sánchez, Bozoma Saint John and More

May 17, 2024

Chanel And Tribeca Festival Host A Free ‘Through Her Lens’ Panel With Kerry Washington

Chanel continues its support of women in film with its ongoing Through Her Lens program with the Tribeca Festival, including a panel open to the public about the next generation of female filmmakers with Kerry Washington, Patty Jenkins and Laura Karpman.

Sep 20, 2021

At The Emmys, Bold Colors Ruled The Red Carpet

Anya Taylor-Joy, Kate Winslet, Billy Porter, Dan Levy, Kerry Washington and more on the red carpet at the Emmy Awards

Mar 23, 2021

Shoe Designer Chloe Gosselin Believes We Will Dress Up Again

Chloe Gosselin shoes have been spotted on many celebrities, including Taylor Swift, Andra Day, Ashley Biden, Celine Dion, Kerry Washington, Anya Taylor Joy, Jennifer Lopez, Nicole Kidman, Jennifer Lawrence, and more.

Oct 26, 2020

Victoria Mahoney To Direct ‘Shadow Force’ Starring Kerry Washington And Sterling K. Brown

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker second unit director Victoria Mahoney is set to direct Shadow Force, an action drama starring Kerry Washington and Sterling K. Brown for Lionsgate.

Jun 4, 2020

Ronaldo’s $105 Million Year Tops Messi And Crowns Him Soccer’s First Billion-Dollar Man

Soccer’s two biggest names have been dueling for a decade over who’s the best—and highest-paid—in the sport. The battle is far from finished.

Feb 20, 2020

Reese Witherspoon And Kerry Washington Sizzle In Hulu’s ‘Little Fires Everywhere’

Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington give exceptional performances in Hulu's upcoming drama 'Little Fires Everywhere'.

Feb 6, 2020

Kerry Washington Shares Her 5 Tips For Building Confidence

Emmy nominated actress and activist Kerry Washington spoke to InStyle magazine about how she builds her confidence and stays true to herself when people online and in life offer quite a bit of feedback.

Jun 7, 2019

Gisele Bündchen's Pilates Coach Shares 4 Power Moves For a Strong, Pain-Free Body

Nonna Gleyzer, Pilates coach to Natalie Portman, Kerry Washington, Jennifer Garner, Gisele Bündchen, Armie Hammer, Jake Gyllenhaal and Samuel L. Jackson, shares four moves anyone can do (anywhere) for a happier, healthier body.