Happy birthday! Kerry Washington turns 48 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on January 31, 2025

The iconic and legendary actress turns 48 on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025.

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Kerry Washington is celebrating her 48th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Kerry Washington (Django Unchained, Scandal, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 48th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Washington, a cultural icon

Born in New York on January 31, 1977, Kerry Washington's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Washington's not just a great actress, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Kerry hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Kerry Washington as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 48.

Happy Birthday, Kerry, you're the best!