Good Hang with Amy Poehler Kerry Washington
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Apr 14, 2026 
Tony Goldwyn, actor/director who worked with Kerry on Scandal, opens with praise and memories. Kerry Washington, actress and activist known for Olivia Pope, talks Bronx roots, parenting on set, directing, kintsugi as a philosophy, media tips, and why her family loves The Amazing Race. Multiple lively conversations about leadership, community action, and creating family‑friendly sets.
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Bronx Upbringing Built Scrappy Resilience
- Growing up in the Bronx gave Kerry Washington a scrappy, resilient mindset that pushed her to hustle for opportunities.
- She describes the Bronx as an underestimated borough that instilled determination and pride in making things happen.
Our Song Was The Break That Confirmed Her Path
- Kerry booked her first film Our Song during the year she gave herself to try acting full-time and remembers the guerrilla, subway-shot production.
- The indie shoot taught her she belonged when a plane flew over and she realized she wanted to be on set, not on that plane.
Scandal Felt Like A Destined Opportunity
- When Scandal surfaced, Kerry felt the role of Olivia Pope was written for her and threw the script across the room because she knew she had to play it.
- She recognized the cultural weight: a Black woman leading a network drama was unprecedented in her lifetime.