A heartwarming look back at Kerry Washington's humble beginnings in Bronx youth theater. The photo shows the natural star power that would eventually lead her to become one of television's most iconic leading ladies.
Sources say Kerry's been feeling nostalgic lately, possibly tied to rumors of a Scandal reunion project in early development. The throwback post timing? Probably not a coincidence.
Kerry Washington grew up in the Bronx and participated in youth theater before becoming a household name as Olivia Pope on 'Scandal.' The TMZ feature shows a childhood photo of her wearing a Supergirl tee—fitting for someone who'd go on to play TV's ultimate fixer.
From Supergirl tees to power suits—Kerry Washington's always been destined for greatness.
TMZ just dropped a childhood photo of Kerry Washington that has the internet in its FEELINGS. The 'Scandal' star, who made us all want to be crisis management experts with wine in hand, was once just a kid in the Bronx rocking a Supergirl t-shirt and dreaming big.
The photo shows a young Kerry before she became Olivia Pope, the character who taught us that white hats, power monologues, and impeccable coats could solve any problem. According to TMZ, little Kerry was already cutting her teeth in youth theater—clearly preparing for a career that would make her one of TV's most powerful leading ladies.
The Supergirl tee? Chef's kiss. Because if anyone embodies superhero energy, it's the woman who handled scandals, affairs, and political conspiracies without breaking a sweat (on screen, at least). Kerry grew up in the Bronx, honed her craft in local theater, and eventually became the face of one of Shonda Rhimes' most addictive dramas.
Fans are eating up the throwback, with many pointing out that Kerry's always had that star quality—even in childhood photos. "There are a thousand words we could use to describe her," TMZ notes, "but you can just call her 'Olivia Pope.'" And honestly? That tracks. The glow-up from Bronx theater kid to Hollywood powerhouse is the kind of origin story we love to see.
