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    After revealing her family secret, Kerry Washington reflects on what was gained

    In her new memoir, Kerry Washington explores how a shocking discovery about her identity changed her relationship with her parents and her own children.
    by Manuela López Restrepo Oct 02, 2023 3 minutes
    Kerry Washington sat down with NPR's Juana Summers to discuss her memoir and her family.

    In her new memoir, Thicker Than Water, Kerry Washington explores how a shocking discovery about her identity changed her relationship with her parents.

    Who is she? Washington is an acclaimed actress, activist and author, known for her roles in TV shows like Scandal and Little Fires Everywhere, and films like Django Unchained and Ray.

    • Born and raised as an only child in the Bronx, New York, Washington's upbringing allowed her to be immersed in the things she still values today: the performing arts and political activism.
    • Her career in film and television has also greatly impacted her personal life, chiefly an offer to appear on the PBS series , which she ultimately didn't

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