American actress and producer best known as Olivia Pope on ABC's "Scandal", with film roles in "Ray" and "Django Unchained".
Background
Born in The Bronx, New York, to a real-estate broker mother and college-professor father, Washington trained at George Washington University in international relations before pursuing acting in New York.
Career
She broke through in “Save the Last Dance” (2001) and worked with Spike Lee and Taylor Hackford in the early 2000s. She led ABC’s “Scandal” (2012-2018) and produced for Hulu’s “Little Fires Everywhere” alongside Reese Witherspoon.
Style
Washington is recognized for sharply written political drama and producer-led projects through her company Simpson Street. She has long campaigned for arts in public schools and against domestic violence.
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