Kerry Washington Sets Emmy Record With Four Nominations

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Last month, Kerry Washington set an Emmy record for a single person in a single season when she was nominated for four Emmy Awards. Three out of her four nominations are for executive producer roles.

She has been nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie (Little Fires Everywhere), Outstanding Variety Special (for Live in Front of a Studio Audience), Outstanding Television Movie (American Son), and Outstanding Limited Series (Little Fires Everywhere).

Kerry Washington in an Egyptian-inspired Zuhair Murad’s Spring 2020 Couture dress at the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar PartyKerry Washington in an Egyptian-inspired Zuhair Murad’s Spring 2020 Couture dress at the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on February 09, 2020, in Beverly Hills, California

“To be recognized in this way this morning is such an honor – but to be able to rit with my partner Pilar Savone and our Simpson Street family makes it even more meaningful,” the 43-year-old actress and producer shared in a statement.

Kerry Washington has set an Emmy Award record for a single person in a single seasonKerry Washington has set an Emmy Award record for a single person in a single season

“The tears came this morning when I heard about Lynn Shelton’s nomination for Little Fires Everywhere,” she wrote about American filmmaker Lynn Shelton, who died of acute myeloid leukemia in Los Angeles on May 16, 2020, at age 54.

“I’m so incredibly grateful that the Television Academy has chosen to honor Lynn with this very deserved nomination. I know she’s celebrating in the beyond.”

Kerry Washington shows off her feet in Sophia Webster ‘Nicole’ sandalsKerry Washington shows off her feet in Sophia Webster ‘Nicole’ sandals

We normally see paisley prints in bohemian dresses or loose-fitting frocks that are worn for casual days. In August 2013, Kerry Washington took a fashion risk with the Giambattista Valli dress that she wore at Disney & ABC’s summer press tour.

Kerry Washington at the Disney & ABC TCA summer press tour held at Beverly Hilton HotelKerry Washington at the Disney & ABC TCA summer press tour held at Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills on August 5, 2013

The dress features a textured paisley pattern mixed with zebra-like stripes. She definitely took paisleys to the next level and made them look sophisticated.

Kerry Washington's dress features a textured paisley patternKerry Washington’s dress features a textured paisley pattern

Not everyone loved this look, but we definitely commend her for being always brave in her fashion choices. Kerry never wears boring pieces, and she is always up to try something new.

Kerry Washington debuted her sparkly wedding ring following her marriage to Nnamdi AsomughaKerry Washington debuted her sparkly wedding ring following her marriage to Nnamdi Asomugha

We found a couple of paisley pattern frocks at Nordstrom and Shopbop. Just like Kerry’s Giambattista dress, these are totally fresh and glammed up, far from the usual boho style that we usually see them in.

Cynthia Rowley Magnified Paisley Halter Dress, $595

This mint-colored flapper-inspired tank dress is styled with a loose bodice and a graceful, swingy skirtThis mint-colored flapper-inspired tank dress is styled with a loose bodice and a graceful, swingy skirt

Yigal Azrouel Paisley Lace Dress, $1,095

Rendered in bright lace in a paisley pattern, this Yigal Azrouel sheath dress emphasizes the figure for a bold, sexy fitRendered in bright lace in a paisley pattern, this Yigal Azrouel sheath dress emphasizes the figure for a bold, sexy fit

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