With Scandal on hiatus, and Kerry Washington only making a few red carpet appearances here and there following the news of her pregnancy, we’ve been running low on our fill of Kerry. But with the show returning, and her latest interview, we’re finally getting more of the mommy-to-be.
In her latest interview with DooBop.com, the always intelligent Kerry broke down a couple of things about her thirst for knowledge, and it turns out she isn’t here for all that perfection talk; she’s flawed just like the rest of us.
The highlight of the chat was her response to the interviewer saying, “I think you’re perfect.” She explained:
“I think you’re wrong! I think it looks that way. But the reality is we all have nerves and moments of insecurity. We all wonder at times ‘What am I doing here? What is going on?’ But If I said to myself that I’m only going to show up, or speak or be visible when I’m perfect, I would never get out of bed. I (show up) to be of service and to be used for something greater. It’s about knowing what I am in this moment is what I need to be. And going for it. The “imperfections” are actually the gift.”
She continues on to talk about everything from her definition of beauty, to her refusal to experiment with red lips, as well as who she called on for beauty advice when it was time to start walking red carpets. Check out more from the interview below.
On her definition of beauty:
“Beauty is about knowing yourself and celebrating what’s best about you. Everybody’s got something to celebrate.”
On her process to discovering her own beauty:
“I came into beauty and fashion much later in life – like after college and when I had to walk red carpets. I called friends of mine who I knew had real wisdom in this area like Tracee Ellis Ross (an actress and the daughter Dianna Ross) and I became a student of fashion and beauty. I wanted to soak in those relationships to understand and be informed. Even now, when I go to fashion shows and look at the clothing, hair and makeup, it’s like going to an opening at the Met or a Broadway show. It’s a moment to take in artistry.”
On learning to be beautiful:
“It took me forever to allow my makeup artist to do bright red lips! Sometimes it takes someone saying to you, ‘Do you know how beautiful your lips are? You should try wearing red lipstick.’ You can learn how to embrace your own unique beauty, celebrate your unique gifts and then have confidence around them.”
Be sure to head over to DooBop to read the full interview and find more reasons to adore Kerry.
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