Our April cover star Kerry Washington is several things—charming, hilarious, kind, articulate—but even we didn't know some of the stuff she keeps up her sleeve. The star took over our Twitter earlier today to answer YOUR questions (#AskKerry) on topics ranging from style to Scandal, and we got lots of new intel. Like...
1.) She loves Jane Fonda.
“@yazzy1296: @kerrywashington @marieclaire An actress you look up to? Mine is YOU!🙊❤️ #AskKerry” Soooo many! But... Jane Fonda.March 27, 2015
2.) She's not as into red wine as her character on Scandal. (But that's understandable...)
“@DiabeticRosie: @marieclaire @kerrywashington do u like popcorn & red wine as much as Olivia does? #AskKerry” Popcorn, yes. Red wine, NOPE.March 27, 2015
3.) Her favorite place to travel is India.
“@KristenMarie714: Do you love to travel? Is yes what's the coolest place you've ever visited? #AskKerry @marieclaire” YES! I ❤️ India!March 27, 2015
4.) She's just as obsessed with Game of Thrones as the rest of us.
“@Intense_Dreamer: @marieclaire @kerrywashington How excited are you for the new season of Game of thrones? 😜 #AskKerry” BANANAS! BEYOND!March 27, 2015
5.) She has a Scandal character she would play if she weren't Olivia Pope.
“@NERDLADY21: If you could play a diff character on the show who would it be @marieclaire #AskKerry” They are all SO good. But maybe SALLY!March 27, 2015
6.) She might be writing a book, y'all.
“@lea: Luv'd GLAAD speech! U're a beautiful writer! U shld write a book or film. Hv u thought about it? #AskKerry”YEP. I have! (THX so much)March 27, 2015
7.) She doesn't know what's happening in season 4 of Scandal—yet.
“@precioussreed: @marieclaire how would you describe the rest of season 4 in a word? #AskKerry” Don't know! Haven't read it yet! 😜March 27, 2015
8.) There was no raging for Kerry on her 21st birthday.
“@Tremara_: 21st bday is coming up. *Woot Woot*💃 What did u do on yr 21st? #AskKerry @marieclaire” Had a traditional Japanese Tea ceremony.March 27, 2015
9.) She's a fan of a pop of color.
“@Shannondf: @marieclaire @kerrywashington a whats your go-to color (clothing) that you love to wear most?” DENIM! 😜 I love red accessories!March 27, 2015
10.) Her advice to feel more confident is something we can all do.
“@wanderclaw: @marieclaire #askKerry Advice to be more confident?” I feel most confident when I'm being most kind and loving toward myself!😊March 27, 2015
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