Kerry Washington Earns Impressive 4 Emmy Nominations -- But Got Emotional Over Lynn Shelton's Nod

The Democratic National Convention is set to have four stars join its lineup. Eva Longoria, Tracee Ellis Ross, Kerry Washington and Julia Louis-Dreyfus will all participate.

Ted Johnson Democrats will intersperse their lineup of speakers and musical acts at this week’s convention with four entertainment figures who long have been active in party politics: Eva Longoria, Tracee Ellis Ross, Kerry Washington, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.Longoria will appear on Monday, Ross on Tuesday, Washington on Wednesday and Louis-Dreyfus on Thursday.Monday’s lineup includes Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), former Ohio Gov.

Danielle Turchiano Senior Features Editor, TVLaura Linney and Kerry Washington are no strangers to multi-tasking.The Emmy-nominated performers (Linney with her second consecutive lead drama actress nod for Netflix’s “Ozark” and Washington entering the lead limited series/TV movie actress race with Hulu’s “Little Fires Everywhere”) not only starred in multiple projects this past television season, but they also pulled double duty on them with key behind-the-scenes titles (Linney is a

After the film adaptation of her Broadway play American Son dropped on Netflix in late 2019, producer, star and, now, Emmy nominee Kerry Washington urged fans to engage with her in a dialogue about what they'd just witnessed: a heart-wrenching tale of a biracial couple whose son, Jamal, is killed by the police.

Reese Witherspoon showed how her mood has changed every month of this tumultuous year with a trending twist on mood boards using stills from her film/TV projects, and Hollywood gave the meme the green light.

Reese Witherspoon has started a new meme, prompting her famous friends to get in on the action.There's no denying 2020 has been a...difficult year so far, most notably due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic which has forced most countries across the world into lockdown in a bid to curb the spread.And while the virus itself is no laughing matter, many have sought to alleviate some of the stress and downright absurdity brought about by lockdown via comedy.

Kerry Washington is committed to the fight.

Kerry Washington is committed to the fight.

It’s no surprise that so many people are already calling Beyoncé’s Black Is King “iconic.” Ever since the singer’s visual album (a companion to the music of The Lion King: The Gift)premiered on Disney+ last Friday, the Beyhive has been raving over the project, with celebrities like Kerry Washington, Adele and Keke Palmer taking to social media to praise the visuals, costumes, cinematography and more.

Kerry Washington expressed during a podcast interview that she's ready to collaborate with superstar Beyoncé, reported Variety.Both Washington's film The Fight and Beyoncé's visual album Black Is King premiered last Friday, July 31. "She works so beautifully with different directors, collaborating with different directors.

Patrick Hipes Executive Managing EditorBill Maher returned to original episodes for the first time in a month, still resigned to taping HBO’s Real Time at his own house.He came back with a bang though, with a strong guest list that included Kerry Washington discussing her ACLU documentary The Fight, Jim Carrey on his new bestselling novel, and a spirited discussion with now-ex-New York Times opinion writer Bari Weiss and New York Times Magazine and Harper’s Magazine contributor Thomas Chatterton

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle Editor“The Fight” may have been released on Friday, but producer Kerry Washington understands if people are watching Beyoncé’s “Black Is King” first.“I know what I’ll be watching Friday. I’ll be firmly in the beehive, but [‘The Fight’ is] there,” Washington said Thursday during a taping of an upcoming episode of the Variety and iHeart podcast “The Big Ticket.”Washington says the two films compliment each other.

Also Read: 'The Fight' Producer Kerry Washington on Why ACLU Lawyers Are 'Our Avengers' | VideoAn exemplary work of nonfiction storytelling that won a special jury prize after its premiere at Sundance, the film from directors Elyse Steinberg, Josh Kriegman and Eli Despres and producer Kerry Washington won’t persuade those who, in this hyper-partisan age, look upon the ACLU as left-wing zealots (even though it has also fought for things like allowing the far-right protestors in Charlottesville to

Kerry Washington continues to tell incredibly timely stories about race in America. Her latest project, a documentaryshe produced called, follows American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) lawyers fighting for issues like gender equality, reproductive rights and immigration.«This film is so important right now because it's the film that our hearts need,» Washington tells ET's Kevin Frazier ahead of the documentary's release.

Rebecca Rubin News Editor, OnlineKerry Washington will be joined by attorneys from the American Civil Liberties Union for a virtual discussion following the release of “The Fight,” a timely documentary focusing on ACLU lawyers as they battle for abortion, immigrant, LGBTQ and voting rights.“The Fight,” produced by Washington, is being released through virtual cinemas and in select movie theaters on Friday.

. No damage has been reported.A number of celebrities immediately took to Twitter to react to the news, including Khloé Kardashian, who wrote, «Oh man!!! Wow that felt much bigger than a 4.5 #earthquake.

aired its final episode, but the celebrated cast came together Wednesday for a virtual reunion that sent fans into a frenzy. Nearly the entire ensemble shared their memories of the show and behind-the-scenes stories, and Kerry Washington even addressed the possibility of reprising her starring role in the future.

The gladiators were back in action — for one night, at least, as Kerry Washington came together with members of the “Scandal” cast for a special “Stars in the House”-hosted reunion to benefit COVID-19 relief.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterKerry Washington and her Simpson Street production banner have renewed their overall deal with ABC studios for a further three years.“Since its inception, Simpson Street has focused on using art and entertainment to amplify the human experience and weave narratives that honor our unique differences while connecting us through our shared humanity,” said Washington.