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Kerry Washington on How ‘Scandal’s’ Olivia Pope Changed Her Life and Playing a Real-Life Hero in ‘The Six Triple Eight’
Hollywood Walk of Fame honoree Kerry Washington on how 'Scandal's' Olivia Pope changed her life and playing a real-life hero in 'Six Triple Eight.'
She could’ve been honored anytime in her nearly 25-year career — with a resume highlighted by standout turns in films like “Save the Last Dance,” “The Last King of Scotland,” “She Hate Me” and “Ray,” all before she landed the role of D.C. fixer Olivia Pope on ABC’s “ Scandal.” But it was that part — and the distinction of becoming the first Black woman to lead a network TV drama in nearly 40 years — that made Washington a household name. Adams commanded the 855 women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, who contributed to the war effort by sorting through a three-year backlog of mail (17 million pieces of it), bringing messages of hope to the soldiers on the front lines and their families back home. Then she plays opposite Omar Sy in the action movie “Shadow Force.” After that, Simpson Street has about 10 projects — including a diverse slate of TV, film, documentaries and podcasts — in various stages of development, plus its Impact and Ventures divisions.
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