I guess because I came to it later in life, I realized, 'Oh, going to a fashion show is like going to the opening of Degas at the Met or going to see Swan Lake.' Kerry Washington degasfashionguess Change image and share on social
Shoes define how you walk in the world and how you stand: like, what is your posture in life? Kerry Washington definelifeposture Change image and share on social
You know what's funny is that I have this ongoing relationship with the city of Washington D.C. I went to George Washington University, and my nickname was K-Dub - based on G-Dub - and I'm now on the board of trustees at George Washington University. Kerry Washington baseboardcity share on social
I bring something to the table as a woman; I bring something to the table as a woman of color. Kerry Washington bringcolortable Change image and share on social
I don't think I consciously say, 'What would Olivia Pope do?' but there's a new thread of belief in my own capacity that I think comes from her. She makes it happen. She figures it out. She fixes it. Kerry Washington beliefcapacityconsciously Change image and share on social
My mother is one of seven kids, so I have a lot of strong women in my family, and I have supportive, beautiful relationships with all of them. Kerry Washington beautifulfamilykid Change image and share on social
I come from film, where I only play a character for three months at a time, and then it's done, so it's important for me to be able to put on other hats and make sure that all of the tools in my toolbox that don't apply to Olivia Pope are still in shape. Kerry Washington applycharacterfilm share on social
I don't want to not be African. The goal is to live in a world where my race doesn't limit my access, where I can see myself represented in the highest level of society without any limitation. Kerry Washington accessafricangoal Change image and share on social
I think generalizations of any sort are dangerous. I'll say, if that is the case - right now it's an American issue. Kerry Washington americancasedangerous Change image and share on social
People don't think about the fact that when Barack Obama's parents had him - it was illegal for them to be married in several states in this country. So if we start making it okay that certain people can marry and other people can't, it's a slippery slope of civil rights. Who knows who is going to be allowed to marry or not marry next. Kerry Washington allowbarackcivil share on social