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Kerry Washington
Also known as Kerry Marisa Washington
Career
Active 1994 – present
Biography
About Kerry Washington
Kerry Washington is an American actress, influencer, TikTok Star, and YouTuber. She was born on January 31, 1977, in New York City, New York. Her breakthrough came with her leading role as Olivia Pope on the ABC series Scandal (2012-2018), which earned her two Primetime Emmy nominations and one Golden Globe nomination. She also received critical acclaim for portraying Anita Hill in Confirmation (2016), earning additional Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. Her role in Little Fires Everywhere (2020) brought another Emmy nod.
Washington's filmography spans a variety of genres. She played Della Bea Robinson in Ray (2004), Kay in The Last King of Scotland (2006), Alicia Masters in the Fantastic Four films (2005 and 2007), and Broomhilda von Shaft in Django Unchained (2012). She has also starred in independent films like Our Song (2000), The Dead Girl (2006), Mother and Child (2009), Night Catches Us (2010), and American Son (2019). Time magazine included her in its Time 100 list in 2014. Forbes ranked her the eighth highest-paid television actress in 2018. She has won a Primetime Emmy and five NAACP Image Awards, including The President's Award.
Washington is 49 years old, stands 5'4", and has a slim build with measurements of 33-24-34. She has black hair, brown eyes, and is of Black ethnicity. On social media, she has amassed a large following: 7.6 million on Instagram, 1.1 million on TikTok, and 65,100 YouTube subscribers. Her career has been active since 1994, spanning over three decades. She continues to be a prominent figure in entertainment.
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Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1994-present (started around 18 years old; 32 years active)
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York, United States
- Ethnicity
- Black
Body
- Hair Color
- Black
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 117 lbs (or 53 kg)
- Measurements
- 33–24–34 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.71
- Bra/Cup Size
- B
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 7.6m (as of May 2026)
Frequently asked
Which role earned Kerry Washington her first Emmy and Golden Globe nominations?
Her role as Olivia Pope in Scandal (2012-2018) brought her two Primetime Emmy nominations and a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Drama Series.
How many Instagram followers does Kerry Washington have compared to TikTok and YouTube?
Her largest platform is Instagram with 7.6 million followers, followed by TikTok with 1.1 million, and YouTube with 65,100 subscribers.
In which films did Kerry Washington play Alicia Masters?
She played Alicia Masters in the live-action Fantastic Four films released in 2005 and 2007.
Did you know
- Kerry Washington has been nominated for Emmy Awards for three different roles: Olivia Pope in Scandal, Anita Hill in Confirmation, and Mia Warren in Little Fires Everywhere.
- She won a Primetime Emmy and five NAACP Image Awards, including The President's Award.
- In 2014, Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people.
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