Sunday 24 March 2013

Kerry Washington takes the plunge in a low-cut gown at Human Rights Campaign event


Who doesn't love a Scandal? Kerry Washington takes the plunge in a low-cut gown at Human Rights Campaign event


    Kerry Washington has generated heat for playing the fictional President's mistress in ABC's hit show Scandal.
And her appearance at Saturday's 2013 Human Rights Campaign Gala was pretty sensational too.
The 36-year-old star turned heads in a strapless low-cut bustier black gown with flowing tulle skirt and glittering rhinestone detail.
Stunning: Kerry Washington turned up the heat in this low-cut strapless gown with tulle skirt and rhinestones to attend the Human Rights Campaign Gala in Los Angeles on Saturday
Stunning: Kerry Washington turned up the heat in this low-cut strapless gown with tulle skirt and rhinestones to attend the Human Rights Campaign Gala in Los Angeles on Saturday
Kerry simply accentuated her ensemble with a small clutch bag by designer Bottega Veneta and a Monique Pean ring.
Her dark hair was swept back in a single smooth wave and held in place with a slim rhinestone headband.
Her make-up was impeccably neat and understated as she showed up to support the Human Rights Campaign, which pushes for equal rights among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender groups.
Sleek: Kerry's swept-back 'do was held in place with a glittering headband, and sparkling clip earrings added a classy touch
Sleek: Kerry's swept-back 'do was held in place with a glittering headband, and sparkling clip earrings added a classy touch
Flawless: Kerry's complexion was smooth as satin and her make-up was impeccably neat and understated
Flawless: Kerry's complexion was smooth as satin and her make-up was impeccably neat and understated
Love the bag: In Kerry's pearly-manicured hand was a Bottega Veneta black and studded clutch
Love the bag: In Kerry's pearly-manicured hand was a Bottega Veneta black and studded clutch
Kerry was joined at the event by singer Lance Bass and his boyfriend Michael Turchin and film director Rob Reiner, as well as a few of her castmates from Scandal it seems.
The star took to Twitter to share: 'At @HRC gala! The GIRLS of @ScandalABC #scandal fam!'
Earlier, Kerry wrote: 'I'm excited & #proud to hang with my @ScandalABC family tonight at the @HRC gala celebrating the ABC/Disney Television Group! Getting glam!'
In good company: Kerry posed with actor-turned-film director Rob Reiner, President of Disney-ABC Television Group Anne Sweeney, and television personality Tom Bergeron at the event held at the JW Marriott
In good company: Kerry posed with actor-turned-film director Rob Reiner, President of Disney-ABC Television Group Anne Sweeney, and television personality Tom Bergeron at the event held at the JW Marriott
You can count on her: Kerry showed up to express her support for the group that pushes for equality among lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgenders
You can count on her: Kerry showed up to express her support for the group that pushes for equality among lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgenders
The actress is riding high with two recent hits, Django Unchained and the controversial television series Scandal, in which she plays Olivia Pope who embarks on a steamy affair with the White, married president.
As Kerry explained in an interview with February's Ebony magazine, she was attracted to the storyline. 
'I was a little concerned because [Olivia] has a scandalous relationship with the [occupant of the] White House,' the actress told Ebony.
Starry moment: Singer Lance Bass arrived with his boyfriend, actor Michael Turchin
Starry moment: Singer Lance Bass arrived with his boyfriend, actor Michael Turchin
'I thought, "If the president on the show is Black, I will not do the show."
'Because to me, it was too important a moment. I didn’t want to do anything that compromised my relationship with the [president] or that made it seem like I had an insider view on the Obama presidency. 
'I thought that would be so disrespectful and so against all the work that I had done.'
Elegant: Lance dressed up his dark suit with a glittering tie clip
Elegant: Lance dressed up his dark suit with a glittering tie clip


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2298528/Kerry-Washington-takes-plunge-low-cut-gown-Human-Rights-Campaign-event.html#ixzz2OVehcr8V
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