SmartLess "Kerry Washington"
Aug 1, 2022
Kerry Washington, acclaimed actress and producer known for her role as Olivia Pope in 'Scandal', shares hilarious and insightful stories from her early career in a traveling sex education sketch group. She discusses the importance of safer sex awareness and navigates the challenges of educating peers during the early AIDS epidemic with humor. The conversation touches on the pressures of social media, her experiences in the entertainment industry, and the blend of authenticity and laughter that shapes her journey.
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Early Acting and Sex Ed
- Kerry Washington's first acting gig involved a sex education sketch group.
- They performed skits about safer sex and other teen issues, using bananas to demonstrate condom usage.
The Prank Call
- Sean Hayes mistakenly thought he was being pranked when Kerry Washington called him.
- He had confused her number with a producer's and acted rudely, leading to a hilarious misunderstanding.
Facts of Life Live
- Kerry Washington, Will Arnett, and Jason Bateman reminisced about working together on "Live in Front of a Studio Audience".
- Washington had not listened to the podcast before their dinner, faking familiarity with episodes.
