Kerry Washington Praises Women Striving To Change The World For Better

Kerry Washington gained recognition for her role as ‘Olivia Pope’ in “Scandal.”

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She prides herself as a mother and an activist.

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The actress was honored at the TIME Women of the Year gala on International Women’s Day.

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Washington was excited to be celebrated among heroic women.

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She viewed the works of the celebrated women differently as a “girl mom.”

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The movie producer previously celebrated black women during Black History Month.

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Her current project is Netflix’s “The School for Good and Evil.”

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Washington loves jewelry and kept souvenirs from movies in which she acted.

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She partnered with a jewelry brand to create sustainable and classy jewelry pieces.

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