Kerry Washington

To many outside the indie film world, the emergence of actress Kerry Washington seemed to have come from out of nowhere. In actuality, however, this youthful, supremely talented and drop-dead gorgeous performer paid her dues performing on stage and appearing in small films before breaking into large Hollywood movies. Though a challenge for most actresses of lesser caliber, Washington particularly excelled at playing characters younger than herself. Noted for studiously researching her characters, this highly ambitious actress became a favorite of such famed directors as Tim Story and Taylor