Kerry Washington Biography (Age, Height, Weight, Boyfriend & More)

Kerry Marisa Washington is the full name of Kerry Washington, is an American actress, Director, and Producer. She began her acting career in 1994 from the Television Series ABC Afterschool Special, later she debuts in the film Our Song in 2000.

Kerry Washington is famous for the roles of Olivia Pope in Scandal, for many awards she was nominated and won for this role.

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Hottest Black Actress Kerry Washington was born on 31 January 1977 in The Bronx, New New York City, USA to Earl Washington and Valerie Washington. She married Nnamdi Asomugha in 2003 and they have 2 children.

Kerry Washington’s estimated net worth is $18 million US dollars and her height is 5’4″ feet with an average weight of 53 kg having a slim body type with brown hair and dark brown eyes. She is one of the cutest black actresses in their 40s 2021.

Kerry Washington Biography (Age, Height, Boyfriend & More)

Personal Details

Full NameKerry Marisa Washington
Nick NameKerry
Date of BirthJanuary 31, 1977
Age46 Years as of September 2023
Birth PlaceThe Bronx, New New York City, USA
Origin ResidenceThe Bronx, New New York City, USA
EthnicityBlack
ReligionChristianity
Zodiac SignAquarius
NationalityAmerican
OccupationsActress, Director, and Producer
SchoolSpence School in Manhattan
College/University
  • The George Washington University in Washington, D.C.
  • Michael Howard Studios in New York City
Education Qualification(Graduated) Double majored in anthropology and sociology
Net Worth$19 Million USD as of 2023
Marital StatusMarried [Nnamdi Asomugha]
Debut
  • 2000 – “Our Song” Movie
  • 1994 -“ABC Afterschool Special” (TV Series)

Physical Appearance

Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBrown
Figure35-24-32 inches
Height5’4 Ft
Weight53 kg
Shoe Size8 US
Dress Size4 US

Personal Life (Family, Friends, Boyfriends, Children)

FatherEarl Washington
MotherValerie Washington
Sibling
  • Caleb Kelechi Asomugha (brother)
  • Isabelle Amarachi Asomugha (sister)
Boyfriend/AffairDavid Moscow (October 2004 – March 2007)
HusbandNnamdi Asomugha (married in 2013-present)
Children
  • Son: Caleb Kelechi Asomugha
  • Daughter: Isabelle Amarachi Asomugha

Early Life, Family and Relationship

Kerry Washington the American actress is the daughter of Earl Washington, a real estate broker whereas her mother Valerie, was a professor and educational consultant. Her father is of African American origin, who moved from South Carolina to Brooklyn.

Kerry Washington with her mom

Whereas her mother’s family is from the Manhattan. She has once stated that her mother is of a mixed-race in Jamaica. Naturally, she is English and Scottish and Native American and she has also descended from the Africans who were enslaved in the Caribbeans. She is also a cousin of Colin Powell, the former U.S. Secretary of State from her mother’s side.

She has been with the Youth Theater teen group named, TADA! and she has also attended the Spence School which is in Manhattan since she was a kid and till she got graduation in high school which was in the year of 1994. When she was at the age of thirteen she was once taken to see the Nelson Mandela speech at the Yankee Stadium when he was released from the prison.

She has also gone to George Washington University where she got graduated from, in the year of 1998 which is a double major in anthropology and sociology. She also had her studies in the Michael Howard Studios in New York City.

Kerry Washington Success and career

Kerry Washington has won a Screen Actors Guild card aka SAG as it was a need for her to star in a commercial. She also made her first screen debut in the ABC television film Magical Make-Over in the year of 1994.

She was also in the cast of 1996 Standard Deviant which is a PBS sketch comedy-style educational series. Kerry has also been in the feature film Our Song in the year of 2000, and in other movies which are The Human Stain in the year of 2003 and Save the Last Dance in the year of 2001.

Kerry Washington Movies and Television Show

Television

YearTV Series/TV MoviesWorked As
2023UnprisonedPaige Alexander
2022–presentThe SimpsonsMs. Peyton (voice)
2020Little Fires EverywhereMia Warren
2019Live in Front of a Studio AudienceHelen Willis
2018How to Get Away with MurderOlivia Pope
2016ConfirmationAnita Hill
2013Saturday Night LiveHerself (host)
2013Jimmy Kimmel LiveKeisha – Nerdy Girl
2012–2018ScandalOlivia Pope
2010Black PantherPrincess Shuri (voice)
2009–2013Project RunwayHerself (guest judge)
2008PsychMira Gaffney
2005–2006Boston LegalChelina Hall
2004Strip SearchMae
2004WonderfallsMahandra McGinty
2002The GuardianDrea Westbrook
2001100 Centre StreetTrina
2001Law & OrderAllie Lawrence
2001DeadlineTina Johnson
2001NYPD BlueMaya Young
1996Standard DeviantsKerry
1994ABC Afterschool SpecialHeather

Film

YearFilm TitleWorked As
UpcomingShadow ForceKyrah
UpcomingSix Triple EightCharity Adams
Upcoming24-7
2022The School for Good and EvilProfessor Clarissa Dovey
2020The PromMs. Greene
2020The Fight
2019American SonKendra Ellis-Connor
2017Cars 3Natalie Certain (voice)
2013PeeplesGrace Peeples
2012Django UnchainedBroomhilda von Schaft
2012A Thousand WordsCaroline McCall
2011The DetailsRebecca Mazzoni
2010For Colored GirlsKelly / Blue
2010Night Catches UsPatricia Wilson
2009Mother and ChildLucy
2009Life Is Hot in CracktownMarybeth
2008Lakeview TerraceLisa Mattson
2008Miracle at St. AnnaZana Wilder
2008Woman in Burka (Short Film)Kerry
2007Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver SurferAlicia Masters
200730,000 Leagues Under the SeaMedical Officer Marissa Brau
2007Put It in a Book (Short Film)Sheila
2007I Think I Love My WifeNikki Tru
2006The Dead GirlRosetta
2006The Last King of ScotlandKay Amin
2006Little ManVanessa
2005Wait (Short Film)Maggie
2005Fantastic FourAlicia Masters
2005Mr. & Mrs. SmithJasmine
2005Sexual LifeRosalie
2004RayDella Bea Robinson
2004She Hate MeFatima Goodrich
2004Against the RopesRenee
2003SinKassie
2003The Human StainEllie
2003The United States of LelandAyesha
2002Bad CompanyJulie
2002Take the A Train (Short Film)Keisha
2001LiftDenise “Niecy” Maxwell
2001Save the Last DanceChenille Reynolds
20003D (Short Film)Angie
2000Our SongLanisha Brown

Lesser Known Facts

  • Kerry hobbies are Traveling, Shopping and Reading Books.
  • Her favorite food is Chinese Food and favorite color is blue.
  • She is a creative consultant of the beauty brand.
  • She has a pet dog Josie.

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Kerry Washington Biography (Age, Height, Boyfriend & More)

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