Kerry Washington has been on our radar since the early 2000s, when she graced the screen as single mom Chenille in Save the Last Dance (such a classic). Since then, she’s starred in critically acclaimed films like Ray, For Colored Girls, and Django Unchained and has us completely captivated with her role as Olivia Pope on the ABC hit show Scandal, for which she’s received Golden Globe and Emmy nominations. Off screen, Kerry’s life has been pretty golden as well; she joined the crop of new celebrity moms in April when she and husband Nnamdi Asomugha welcomed daughter Isabelle, and she’s been hitting the red carpet these past few months looking better than ever.
Like the rest of us, Kerry fell victim to some of the more unfortunate fashion trends in the 2000s – like denim maxi skirts, woven belts, and skinny scarves – but she’s clearly come out on the other side. In addition to her fashion prowess, Kerry has a megawatt smile, a killer sense of humor, and an inspiring dedication to politics and the arts. Scroll through for photos of Kerry Washington’s Hollywood evolution.
