Kerry Washington
Awards & Honours
36
Awards Won
4
Honours
2
Rankings
4
Covers
1
Records
Kerry Washington's career is marked by a series of historic firsts and sustained excellence. She became the first Black woman to headline a network drama in nearly 40 years with 'Scandal', a role that brought her multiple NAACP Image Awards and a devoted fan base. Her Emmy win as a producer for 'Them: Covenant' in 2021 highlighted her work behind the camera. Washington's ability to move between film, television, and stage, while also producing and directing, sets her apart as a multifaceted talent. Her inclusion in Time's 100 in 2014 and Forbes' highest-paid TV actresses list in 2018 reflect her cultural and financial impact.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Time 100 Most Influential People
Named one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
Forbes Highest-Paid TV Actresses
Ranked eighth-highest-paid television actress.
Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts
Received an honorary degree from her alma mater.
Board Member of The Creative Coalition
Serves on the board of this advocacy organization.
Rankings & Lists
Time 100
Forbes Highest-Paid TV Actresses
Magazine Covers
Time
2014-04-23
The 100 Most Influential People
Vogue
2013-03-01
Kerry Washington: The New Queen of TV
Vanity Fair
2013-02-01
Hollywood Issue
Glamour
2013-09-01
Kerry Washington on Scandal and Breaking Barriers
Records & Feats
First Black woman to headline a network drama in nearly 40 years
Starred as Olivia Pope in 'Scandal' (2012-2018), breaking a long-standing barrier in television.