Kerry Washington's Candid Reflections on Hollywood Stereotypes, Memoir, and Personal Choices
Kerry Washington revealed that starring opposite Meg Ryan in the 2004 film Against the Ropes marked a turning point in her career, as she was tired of being typecast as "the white girl's best friend." Washington explained that after playing Ryan's coworker and confidante, she wanted her characters to have their own stories and not be accessories to a white woman's journey. Following this decision, Washington went on to star in acclaimed films like Ray and The Last King of Scotland, and later achieved historic success as Olivia Pope in the TV series Scandal.