Kerry Washington Evokes Audrey Hepburn in Giambattista Valli Dress at Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony

Kerry Washington received her very own star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame on Monday in Los Angeles. The Emmy-winning actress was accompanied by her parents, Earl and Valerie, as well as Shonda Rhimes and Tyler Perry.

Washington donned a sleeveless black gown by Giambattista Valli, which featured a sequined lace panel, a bedazzled neckline and a bow tied at the waist. Her glamorous look nodded to Audrey Hepburn’s iconic ensemble from the 1961 film “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” designed by Givenchy. Andrea Wazen heels and jewelry by A. Jaffe and Anayah completed Washington’s ensemble.

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Styling duo Rob Zangardi and Mariel Haenn, who also count Lindsay Lohan and Jennifer Lopez as clients, dressed Washington for the occasion.

The “Scandal” star also evoked Hepburn with her sleek updo, styled by hairdresser Takisha Sturdivant-Drew. Meanwhile, makeup artist Carola Gonzalez gave Washington smoked-out eyeliner, rosy blush and a nude lip.

Rhimes, who worked with Washington on “Scandal,” called the actress “a true star.”

“I’m really glad to be here for Kerry,” Rhimes began. “This is so well-deserved…she’s a bright soul who lights up any space that she’s in.”

Washington also gave her own speech at the ceremony, thanking her parents for teaching her “to dream.”

“They taught me to believe, and to pursue,” she said. “So here we are. Mom, dad, can you believe it? An actual star? You made a wish, and it came true.”

Earlier this fall, Washington sported a Thom Browne ensemble at the History Channel’s History Talks event in Los Angeles. The actress’ look consisted of a gray single-breasted tweed blazer and a matching minidress with bold shoulders. Her long-sleeve frock featured the American designer’s signature three-stripe ribbon around the cuffs.

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