Kerry Washington on Bringing Marginalized Stories to the Forefront (Exclusive)

Kids tend to not hold back — as seen in a “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” skit Tuesday.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeThe Television Academy has finished updating 2020’s Emmy nomination roster, and three overachievers stand out from the pack: Kerry Washington, Daniel Levy and Will Ferrell, all of whom earned four nods this year.Close behind them, Jason Bateman, Jimmy Kimmel, Issa Rae, Maya Rudolph and RuPaul each have three nominations.The TV Academy released the updated numbers after vetting producer credits for all Emmy-nominated narrative programming (comedy and

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorAs the Black Lives Matter movement took hold of the U.S., Kerry Washington could not help but remember filming “Scandal” while she was pregnant. “It’s impossible to not worry about the Black men in my life out in the world.

Also Read: Emmys Producers Confirm Virtual Ceremony This Year“I know, but he’s not here to take our questions about what it’s going to be!” said Washington, who is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for her part in Hulu’s “Little Fires Everywhere.”“We have a lot of followup questions!” Reese said, with Kerry adding: “Jimmy, come back from vacation!”Washington then asked Witherspoon, whose production banner Hello Sunshine has garnered 18 Emmy nominations this

Kerry Washington’s hilarious dad Earl made a special appearance as she guest-hosted “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Monday.

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 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.

Beyoncé's «iconic.» Ever since the singer's visual album (a companion to the music of 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.Now, in an exclusive new interview with ET, co-director Kwasi Fordjour is spilling all the details on how came to be and what it was like traveling all over the world

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.

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

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.