Kerry Washington’s Best Red Carpet Looks Deserve an Award of Their Own

When it comes to fashion, consider it handled.

Kerry Washington made a name for herself playing Olivia Pope on the hit ABC show Scandal, where she was known just as much for her incredible acting skills as her impeccable fashion sense. (OK that and her bowl of popcorn paired with a glass of red wine. But we digress.) In real life, Kerry and her character Olivia have a lot in common when it comes to style..

Over the years, the superstar actress has walked (and slayed) countless red carpets events, always showing up in a show-stopping number that has us wanting to raid her closet. 

Don’t believe us? Take a look for yourself because we’ve rounded up her absolute best, most glamorous looks in honor of her 45th birthday January 31. It’s just a sampling of some of the greatest looks she’s rocked over her luxurious career as one of the most sought after actresses in Hollywood.