Kerry Washington has been a force to be reckoned with since she first hit the scene back in 1994. Her gradual rise from commercial actress from the Bronx to Emmy-winning leading lady has always been an inspiringĀ one for fans to watch.
The mom of two turns 40 years old today. In honor of the big milestone, check out our gallery of Kerry Washington throughout the years.
Fierce At 40: 11 Gorgeous Photos Of Kerry Washington Over The Years was originally published on globalgrind.com
1. New Yorker
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Before making it big in Hollywood, Kerry was just an aspiring actress with a degree in sociology.
2. Fresh-Faced
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Washington got her Screen Actors Guild card in 1994 as a requirement for a commercial she starred in. Receiving her official card symbolized her āI have arrivedā moment in Hollywood.
3. ā00s Kind Of Girl
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By the early 2000s, Washington was finally making a name for herself in Hollywood. She won the Teen Choice Award in 2001 for breakout star for her role in āSave The Last Dance.ā
4. NAACP Awards
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Ms. Washingtonās black girl magic has shined through for as long as we can remember. Here she is in 2005 receiving her NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress for her role in āRay.ā
5. Daddyās Girl
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Kerry is never shy about her love for her parents. Here she is back in 2006 receiving a kiss on the cheek from her dad.
6. Girlfriends
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Kerry has made a bunch of A-list friends over the years that she still considers close pals even today. Tracee Ellis Ross is definitely one of them.
7. Yes, We Can.
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In 2008, Kerry campaigned for then-presidential hopeful Barack Obama. Needless to say, her hard work paid off.
8. Old Loves
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After gaining worldwide recognition for her role in āRay,ā Kerry experienced her first public breakup in 2007 with her fiance of three years, David Moscow. The actress claimed she needed time to find herself.
9. Black Hollywood
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In 2008, Kerry tried her hand acting in another genre of film: thrillers. She teamed up with Samuel L. Jackson for his movie āLakeview Terrace,ā adding to her already phenomenal list of credits.
10. Shondaland
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Kerry became everyoneās favorite leading lady as the incomparable Olivia Pope on āScandalā in 2012.
11. Bow Down
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The gorgeous 40-year-oldās career has been on the up and up since she hit the scene in the early ā90s. Even in 2017, she shows no signs of slowing down.
