Kerry Washington has a net worth of $8 million. She is an American actress who rose to fame as she portrayed the role of Olivia Pope, a crisis management expert to the President in the hit ABC drama series, "Scandal."
Kerry Washington earned widespread recognition for her "Scandal" role and was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series, and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Television series. Celebrity Net Worth lists Washington's fortune as $8 million.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Kerry Washington earns a salary of $80,000 per episode of "Scandal." She started pursuing her professional acting career full time when she graduated from George Washington University. She made her film debut in 2000 in the critically acclaimed independent film, "Our Song."
Celebrity Net Worth lists Kerry Washington's fortune as $8 million, while The Richest lists her estimated net worth as $3 million. Washington is also known for her roles in the films such as "Ray," "The Last King of Scotland," "Fantastic Four," and "Django Unchained." She was also featured in notable independent movies such as "The Dead Girl" and "Night Catches Us."
Along with her net worth, Kerry Washington's career is one of the most successful in the industry. In April 2014, she was included in Time Magazine's annual TIME 100 as one of the "Most Influential People in the World."
On the personal side, Kerry Washington is married to NFL cornerback player Nnamdi Asomugha. They tied the knot on June 23, 2013 in Hailey, Idaho. The couple has one daughter born April 21, 2014, and they named her Isabelle Amarachi.
Kerry Washington is also known for her philanthropic works. Together with other celebrities, she joined the "Lee National Denim Day," advocating the Women's Cancer programs of the Entertainment Industry Foundation in 2007. She is also a member of V-Day, a global movement that brings awareness to violence against women and girls.
On May 19, 2013, Kerry Washington was the commencement speaker for George Washington University which is her alma mater. Before her commencement address, Washington was presented with an honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts.
Aside from acting, Kerry Washington co-directed and appeared in the music video for hip-hop artist Common's fourth single, "I Want You" from his album "Finding Forever" in 2007. She also became a L'Oreal spokesperson appearing in commercials and advertisements alongside Scarlett Johansson, Eva Longoria and Doutzen Kroes.
Because of her grace and vibrant magnetism, Kerry Washington has successfully ventured in other endeavors that contributed to her increasing net worth. She is considered as an icon that captivated her audiences with her remarkable talents and skills.
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