Caribbean Celebrities: Kerry Washington

She’s been in some of the biggest blockbusters around and has millions of devoted fans who tune in to every episode of her hit TV show. Kerry Washington has got it all figured out. Though you may see her face every week on TV, what do you really know about this talented actress? Check out the interesting facts we’ve discovered about her.

Birth name: Kerry Washington

Born: January 31, 1977

Birth sign: Aquarius

Profession: Actress

Caribbean connection: Kerry’s mom Valerie is Jamaican.

Family ties: She is cousins with former US Secretary of State Colin Powell who is of Jamaican descent.

Hometown: New York City, New York

Claim to fame: Probably best known for her role as Olivia Pope in the ABC hit show Scandal, Kerry Washington has also starred on the silver screen in blockbusters films such as Django Unchained, Mr & Mrs Smith, Fantastic Four and Save the Last Dance. She also received rave reviews for her role in the critically acclaimed film The Last King of Scotland.

Sources: biography.com, people.com, atlantablackstar.com