We sometimes get asked whether Kerry Washington is related to Denzel Washington, and the answer is simply no.
Despite sharing a surname and successful acting careers, Denzel and Kerry Washington are not related (Credit: WENN / Apega / Adriana M. Barraza / Avalon / FayesVision)
They have nothing in common except for their profession and second name. Let’s also not forget that Denzel Washington is 23 years older than Kerry. He has been married to Pauletta Washington since 1983 and has four children.
Malcolm Washington and Katia Washington joined their parents, Pauletta Washington and Denzel Washington, at the American Film Institute’s 47th Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute to Denzel Washington at Dolby Theatre on June 6, 2019, in Hollywood, California
Kerry Washington’s NAACP Red Carpet Look: A Closer Look at Her Bold Style
In January 2018, Kerry Washington committed a crime against shoemanity by hiding her black satin ‘Sharon’ peep toe platform pumps from Giuseppe Zanotti at the 2018 NAACP Image Awards at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California.
She also wore them one month earlier to the 2018 Breakthrough Prize Ceremony.
Kerry Washington stuns with an elegant voluminous hairstyle and sparkling diamond drop earrings
The then 40-year-old actress, who married Nnamdi Asomugha in 2013, was nominated for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series for her work on ‘Scandal’ and Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance for her voice work in ‘Cars 3’.
Kerry Washington wore her long black hair tied back from her beautiful face
While she did not win any prizes, Kerry looked elegant in a custom silk-and-wool gown from the Michael Kors Collection styled with Atelier Tasaki x Prabal Gurung jewelry.
Kerry Washington shows off her pearl bracelet by Atelier Tasaki x Prabal Gurung
Kerry Washington looked stunning in a black satin Michael Kors Collection dress
Kerry Washington showing some cleavage in a black satin Michael Kors Collection gown at the 2018 NAACP Image Awards at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California, on January 15, 2018
Yara Shahidi’s Showstopping Vera Wang Gown at the NAACP Awards
The then 17-year-old American actress, model, and activist also hit the red carpet at the 2018 NAACP Image Awards.
Yara Shahidi makes a bold statement with a high trio-braided ponytail adorned with gold accents
Yara Shahidi worked a dramatic black look. The young actress rocked a tiered silk gown from Vera Wang’s Spring 2018 collection featuring ruffle straps, tulle underlay, and a cotton poplin high collar.
Yara Shahidi captivates in a sheer black gown with structured detailing complemented by delicate jewelry
She styled her bold statement gown with Jimmy Choo shoes, Aurate earrings, and a Kat Kim ring.
Yara Shahidi’s Vera Wang black silk tiered gown with trapunto bustier, black tulle underlay, and cotton poplin high collar
Yara Shahidi’s black silk tiered Vera Wang gown at the 2018 NAACP Image Awards at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California, on January 15, 2018