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Kerry Washington (born January 31, 1977) is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Ray Charles' wife, Della Bea Robinson, in the film Ray (2004), and Alicia Masters in the 2005 live-action Fantastic Four film and its sequel, Fantastic Four and the Silver Surfer (scheduled for 2007). She has also starred in the critically acclaimed independent film Our Song.
Early life
Washington was born in The Bronx, New York City, New York. The child of a successful realtor, she attended The Spence School in Manhattan, graduating in 1994; fellow alumni include Gwyneth Paltrow and Emmy Rossum. Washington went on to earn a theater degree in 1998 from The George Washington University.
Career
Washington made her screen debut in the ABC telefilm Magical Make-Over (1994). She was in the cast of the 1996 PBS sketch comedy-style educational series Standard Deviants, and she appeared in the short "3D" and the feature film Our Song in 2000. She went on to roles in several movies, including Save the Last Dance (2001), The Human Stain (2003), Spike Lee's She Hate Me (2004), Ray (2004), Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005), Little Man (2006), and, in a departure, an accented, period role as a wife of 1970s Ugandan dictator Idi Amin in the UK historical drama The Last King of Scotland (2006). Washington has also appeared in the recurring role Chelina Hall on the ABC television series Boston Legal, and in several episodes of the A&E cable-TV series 100 Centre Street.
Personal life
Washington was engaged to actor David Moscow from October 2004 to March 2007. She is the new spokeperson for L'Oreal starring in commercials and ads alongside fellow actress Scarlett Johansson.
Awards/Nominations
* Black Reel Awards
o 2007- Best Supporting Actress The Last King of Scotland:Nominated
o 2005- Best Actress, Drama Ray: Nominated
o 2003- Best Actress, Network/Cable Lift :Nominated
o 2002- Best Independent Actor Lift: Nominated
o 2002- Best Supporting Actress Theatrical, Save the Last Dance: Nominated
* Image Awards
o 2007- Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture The Last King of Scotland: Nominated
o 2006- Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series Boston Legal: Nominated
o 2005- Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture Ray: Winner
* Independent Spirit Awards
o 2002- Best Female Lead Lift: Nominated
* Satellite Award
o 2005- Best Actress in a Comedy/Musical Ray: Nominated
* Screen Actors Guild Awards
o 2005- Outstanding Cast in a Motion Picture Ray: Nominated
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