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March 6, 2026
‘I love being proactive about ageing gracefully’: Kerry Washington on memes, Botox and imperfect women
The Scandal star made history as the first Black woman to lead a TV show in 40 years. Now, she’s back in the hot seat with starry thriller Imperfect Women, and she’s determined to keep shaking up the industry
TL;DR
- Kerry Washington stars in 'Imperfect Women', an Apple TV+ adaptation exploring female friendship and secrets.
- The show features three complex female leads, drawing comparisons to 'Big Little Lies' and 'The White Lotus'.
- Washington emphasizes the importance of showing 'messy' women and challenging the need for female antiheroes to be ultimately 'good'.
- She notes the rise of women producers, like herself, is creating more opportunities for diverse stories.
- Washington addresses the backlash against DEI and the challenges for women of color in Hollywood, despite progress.
- She discusses the perceived political nature of centering marginalized characters, arguing it's inclusive rather than purely political.
- Washington acknowledges that all storytelling, including centering white characters, is political from her perspective.
- She views her widespread use in memes as an 'accolade' and connects it to the importance of actors expressing emotions.
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