Yahoo Lifestyle Kerry Washington Puts Edgy Spin on the Little Black Dress in Balmain on ‘The Jennifer Hudson Show’
Kerry Washington wore head-to-toe leather on Thursday while appearing on “The Jennifer Hudson Show” alongside the cast of her new film, “The Six Triple Eight.” The new historical drama, streaming now on Netflix, follows the true story of an all-Black and all-female battalion during World War II.
Washington sported a short-sleeve Balmain midi dress featuring a double collar and a knotted detail at the waistline. The Emmy-winning actress completed her look with a pair of black pumps.
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Washington currently works with styling duo Rob Zangardi and Mariel Haenn, who also count Jennifer Lopez, Gwen Stefani and Hailee Steinfeld as clients.
The “Scandal” star wore her dark tresses in voluminous waves, while her makeup consisted of a smokey eye and a nude lip.
Earlier this month, Washington received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, where she was accompanied by her parents, Earl and Valerie, as well as Shonda Rhimes and “The Six Triple Eight” director Tyler Perry.
Washington donned a sleeveless black dress by Giambattista Valli, which included a sequined lace panel, a bedazzled neckline and a bow appliqué. Her glamorous look nodded to Audrey Hepburn‘s iconic gown 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.
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.”
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