Kerry Washington Beauty Interview August 2018

Kerry Washington Shares What It's Like Being a Black Woman in the Beauty Industry

Kerry Washington makes wearing multiple hats look easy. The Scandal actress, director, humanitarian, and mother of two also has another prestigious gig as creative consultant for Neutrogena, so she knows a thing or two about great, affordable beauty products.

We had a chance to catch up with Washington to talk about everything from what it's really like being a black woman in the beauty industry and lessons she's learned on set to how she practices self-care and the one big difference between her and her character Olivia Pope. Check it out ahead.

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Where She Finds Her Makeup Inspiration

PS: Where do you get your beauty tips?

KW: I've learned the most from the two makeup artists I've worked with the longest. Sherri Knight did my makeup as Olivia Pope on almost every single episode of Scandal, and we really evolved the Olivia Pope look over the years. I've also worked with Carola Gonzalez for red carpet and editorial shoots for over a decade. I've learned so much from both of these women over the years.

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Where She Finds Her Makeup Inspiration

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