How Kerry Washington uses the idea of "otherness" to tell unique stories

Kerry Washington is an award-winning actor, philanthropist and activist. In this episode, Kerry discusses how she transformed her career from supporting roles to playing strong black female leads like Olivia Pope, and why she spends her time on philanthropy and political activism. Fast Company is the world's leading progressive business media brand, with a unique editorial focus on innovation in technology, leadership, and design. Follow us on:   / fastcompany     / fastcompany     / fastcompany     / fast-company  

KERRY WASHINGTON | In Conversation With...
▶︎

KERRY WASHINGTON | In Conversation With...

KERRY WASHINGTON On The Family Secret That Changed Her Life: ”We’re as sick as our secrets”
▶︎

KERRY WASHINGTON On The Family Secret That Changed Her Life: ”We’re as sick as our secrets”

The French Do Not Care About Work
▶︎

The French Do Not Care About Work

Conan O’Brien Delivers the Commencement Address | Harvard Commencement 2026
▶︎

Conan O’Brien Delivers the Commencement Address | Harvard Commencement 2026

Kerry Washington Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony
▶︎

Kerry Washington Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony

The Enduring Power Of Live Performance Featuring Kerry Washington | Fast Company
▶︎

The Enduring Power Of Live Performance Featuring Kerry Washington | Fast Company

Prince Philip: The War Years - Duke Of Edinburgh On Serving In WW2 • FULL 1995 INTERVIEW
▶︎

Prince Philip: The War Years - Duke Of Edinburgh On Serving In WW2 • FULL 1995 INTERVIEW

Stop Rambling: The 3-2-1 Speaking Trick That Makes You Sound Like A CEO
▶︎

Stop Rambling: The 3-2-1 Speaking Trick That Makes You Sound Like A CEO

The Six Triple Eight: Tyler Perry & Kerry Washington put Christmas on hold
▶︎

The Six Triple Eight: Tyler Perry & Kerry Washington put Christmas on hold

How liberals monetized trauma | Catherine Liu on Marx, Trump, and identity politics
▶︎

How liberals monetized trauma | Catherine Liu on Marx, Trump, and identity politics

Inside West Virginia's Most Remote Holler
▶︎

Inside West Virginia's Most Remote Holler

Kerry Washington on Being a SWIFTIE and How Olivia Pope Has Stayed with Her (Exclusive)
▶︎

Kerry Washington on Being a SWIFTIE and How Olivia Pope Has Stayed with Her (Exclusive)

Writing Advice Every Writer Should Hear (Anne Lamott Interview)
▶︎

Writing Advice Every Writer Should Hear (Anne Lamott Interview)

How I Set Myself Free | Keke Palmer | TED
▶︎

How I Set Myself Free | Keke Palmer | TED

Box of Lies with Kerry Washington
▶︎

Box of Lies with Kerry Washington

Toni Morrison on language, evil and 'the white gaze'
▶︎

Toni Morrison on language, evil and 'the white gaze'

Why Pulling Away from What Is Hard Always Makes It Worse | Pema Chödrön
▶︎

Why Pulling Away from What Is Hard Always Makes It Worse | Pema Chödrön

LIVE: Conan O’Brien speaks at Harvard graduation ceremony (full)
▶︎

LIVE: Conan O’Brien speaks at Harvard graduation ceremony (full)

'Cars 3' Star Kerry Washington Reveals the Cute Response Her Daughter Had to Her Animated Role
▶︎

'Cars 3' Star Kerry Washington Reveals the Cute Response Her Daughter Had to Her Animated Role

Kerry Washington Shares Advice for Women Reeling After the Election | Women in Entertainment 2024
▶︎

Kerry Washington Shares Advice for Women Reeling After the Election | Women in Entertainment 2024