Hold up, folks! Did Kerry Washington just drop a bombshell about having another baby? Let’s slow down and break this down together. The beloved Scandal star recently appeared on the Today show to promote her new Broadway play, American Son. During the interview, host Craig Melvin asked Kerry, 41, how she could relate to her character as a “mother-of-two.” But Kerry quickly corrected him, saying she’s actually a “mother-of-three.” Now, that’s where the buzz began!
Of course, the internet was ablaze with reactions. “Wait, Kerry Washington just said she’s a mother-of-three on the Today show,” one person wrote on Twitter, according to People. Another chimed in, “Mother-of-THREE…? When did this happen?!? I need answers!” It was clear that fans were both excited and confused about this unexpected revelation.
Clearing the Air: Kerry Washington's Three Kids
Alright, let’s get to the bottom of this mystery. Kerry, who shares her adorable kids Isabelle Asomugha, 4, and Caleb Asomugha, 2, with her husband Nnamdi Asomugha, wasn’t hinting at a secret baby. Instead, she was referring to her husband’s 12-year-old daughter from a previous relationship. So, technically, Kerry is a mother-of-three when you count her stepdaughter. Once the confusion was cleared up, social media erupted with praise. One fan wrote, “Good for her! Step-moms are moms, too.”
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Kerry Washington Opens Up About Motherhood
While chatting with Craig about her new play, Kerry candidly shared how her real-life experiences as a mom helped her connect with her on-stage character. She plays Kendra, a mother whose son goes missing one night. Kerry explained, “The play is teaching me so much every day. I feel like I’m still learning from my character. One of the things that I think every mother who sits in the play — every parent, actually, who comes to the play — is faced with the powerlessness of parenting.”
Kerry went on to say, “There was a time where you could control everything, kind of, about them in the very beginning, but parenting is a lot about letting go and how you do that with grace, and ease, and empower your kids to make the right choices.” It’s clear that Kerry’s role in American Son has given her a deeper understanding of the challenges and rewards of motherhood.
African-American Parenting: A Unique Journey
Kerry added, “It is an adventure. And obviously, doing that as a parent of an African-American kid has particular challenges.” Her comments highlight the unique experiences and responsibilities that come with raising children in today’s world. Kerry’s portrayal in American Son promises to resonate deeply with audiences, especially those familiar with the complexities of parenting in a multicultural society. American Son premieres on Broadway at NYC’s Booth Theatre on November 6.
