BB&W Exclusive: Kerry Washington Talks “Scandal” and Much, Much More

Dagnabit, I missed out on Kerry Washington in exchange for going into labor?  Oh well, I'll always have the memories of painful back contractions;  in addition to, my beautiful bouncing baby girl.

Go Christelyn!  She went in!  Kerry Washington is one of my "sheroes" and as soon as saw this post I knew I was going to be listening.  Of the show, I was not immediately blown away, but more towards the end (especially the scene with the president:  STEAMY)  chemistry like that uh-uh I have to keep watching and the episode touched on an obviously important issue, post-DADT.  So I'm eager to see what Scandal will do with the first season, since you cannot sum it all in pilot.   I'm very proud of Ms. Washington and of course proud of Mrs. Karazin for stalking that PR team and her devotion to her readers!

love love love the show. i have a girl crush on her. And her relationship with the Prez speaks to me, I can't stop watching it. I am not sure why. the sadness behind not being able to be together. Its like Romeo and Juliet in a twisted american white man black woman romance way.

I watched 2 episodes last night and really enjoyed it!

I watched scandal last night I must say I am intrigued with her relationship with the president so I may tune into the boob tube for this one...lol!

I watched Scandal last night and loved it.  I love Tony Goldwyn.  He's no stranger to interracial romances in the movies.  He did a movie a while back with Lynn Whitfield called Taking The Heat.  I'm showing my age by talking about this movie.  It was really good, though.

So I watched it. I thought it was ok. I wasn't completely blown away by it, but I'm willing to reserve judgment until I've watched the other episodes.

I watched the show last night.  It was riveting.  Kerry Washington was awesome.  The plot, setting, characters, and drama were all top notch.  No buffoonary here.  I will be watching every week.  Kerry is exceptionally beautifully.  I'm so jealous.  LOL  

It doesn't look like ABC is playing the show online yet. Hoping that starts soon...

Loved the show

Great interview. Awesome that you got this interview. Luved what she said about her roles. She's really working to bust open that 'single story' about bw.

I absolutely loved the show.  I had a feeling she had some kind of relationship with the president and I can't wait to see how it all plays out.  I've been a fan of Kerry's for years, she is one of the most underrated actresses in hollyweird.  I plan to watch it again online or On Demand.

Ive been in love with her from the beginning and am soooo happy to finally see her more mainstream where she belongs, because she deserves it! I very excited about this show:)

Okay just watched and it was good, I'm already hooked and I'll be watching next week. Oh I hate being hooked but this juicy storyline. Kerry Washington and Shonda Rhimes brought it in a good way.

OMG...JUST SAW THE SHOW...IT'S HAAAAWWWWTT!!! So fricken GGGGGOOOOOODDDDD!!!

wow major eye candy =)

So, so happy to hear this interview with Kerry Washington.  I absolutely love her and can't wait to see Scandal tonight.  I really loved when she talked about freedom as a choice.  That's what swirling is all about.  Having the freedom to choose who you like, who's appropriate and right for you in your life.  BTW, I so loved Sexual Life.  If you haven't seen it, you have to check that movie out.  I need a boyfriend to watch that with.

I love her even more. I've seen here in some roles that weren't really readily advertised. I watched a movie on Encore awhile back called 'Life is Hot In Cracktown' which she played a drug addict, it was great. It's wasn't really my kind of movie but she really is mesmerizing on screen. I also remember the first role I saw her in 'Lift' I remember thinking who is this gorgeous talented black woman and she needs to be in more movies. I really like that she wants diversity in blk female roles but doesn't shy away from playing what some ppl would consider a stereotype but using that chance as an actress to challenge ppl's thinking about stereotype. I'd love to see more blk women in differing roles but I want to see the whole spectrum of what makes us human not just either she's a prostitute or a step ford wife. She really does act in a way that makes the character a complex person. Some of the best roles I've seen her in are some of her least known. I'll be watching, I like Shonda Rhimes and I want to see what she'll do. I wasn't a huge fan of Grey's Anatomy but I loved Private Practiceso I'll see what she does. I already like Kerry Washington, now I just love her. I'll check her out on Melissa Harris-Perry's show, I like her too.

AAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!![ / fangirl moment ]

The audio gap is still there, but I'll check it again later.

I agree that what she said about going beyond the stereotypes was a brilliant perspective when it comes to playing certain roles.  I totally agree,  even if a black actress plays a maid, when a viewer goes along the journey with that character, if the movie is on point and the character has depth and complexity of experience within the frame of a movie,  then the viewer should be able to see the humanity in that character.

I think the main problem is that black actresses don't really get to shine in different types of roles on the big screen, it's not often that we see a black actress playing a leading woman, everyday type of character who has a career and a personal life, and it just trying to figure it all out.  So I definitely think it's ok to play a maid, because it's just another role for an actress, but it shouldn't be a defining role for black actresses, it shouid just be one along the journey of being an actress and portraying a character.

Love her comments about "freedom of choice in the human experience." We directly reflect and live by that. I also appreciate the fact that she acknowledges the presence and influence of BBW.  

Great interview, Chris! Woot Woot!

Yeah Kerry Washington!

I love the part where she talks about playing a maid--it's not  about denigrating women who are maids, it's not about saying that the part of the wife is better than the part of the maid. It's about making sure that there are are a wide variety of images out there; it's about not being pigeon-holed as an actress. 

I really loved the interview. I think its great that you were able to talk with her. I haven't followed her career too closely, but I appreciate what I have seen so far.

I think that its great to see a black woman in prime time tv  leading a show. Especially someone like Washington.

One thing that I have noticed is that she gets all this flack. Its like because she doesn't fit this "black box" people have something to say. Although I didn't support the help, I completely understand what she meant when she said she was willing to play a maid. I respect what she said.

I will definitely support this new show.

Love her!!  I haven't seen all her work but she's very cool.

The audio is now 100%! Enjoy!