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Kerry Washington is looking back on some of the formative experiences and long-hidden traumas of her childhood in her emotionally charged new memoir, In an excerpt from Washington's forthcoming book — published by — Washington recalls the vitriolic fights her parents used to get into when she was a child, and how the fear and stress from their bitter battles impacted her own young mind.«From what I remember, most of my parents’ fights were about money, and about the fact that neither of them felt like they were in the marriage they wanted to be in, or more precisely, that they were married to the person they wanted to be married to,» Washington recalls in her book.The celebrated actress explains that her parents «both harbored deep disappointment over what their lives had become» and would scream at one another with deeply held anger. However, it was also important to them to keep face around their kids and other families.«We pretended to ourselves, to each other, and to the outside world that our family was not suffering the pain of life’s disappointments,» Washington writes, explaining that her parents would often save their brutal bickering for when she was asleep, wrongly believing that insulated her from the tension between them.«As a young child, I would lie in bed and listen for signs of how serious each battle was and when it might come to an end… I developed panic attacks at night,» Washington writes, saying that the panic attacks began when she was only seven.«They manifested first as a rhythm of anxiety that encircled my brain, then evolved into a rapid pulsing, a whirling frenzy of metallic thumps, like those nauseating old spinning rides at a county fair,» she recalls.

As the SAG-AFTRA strike enters its second month with no end in sight, joining the WGA strike that began in May, some of Hollywood’s biggest stars have been taking to picket lines to support the unions.

Tributes have poured in for the “immensely talented” Euphoria star Angus Cloud following his tragic death at the age of 25. The US actor, who starred as the sweet natured drug dealer Fezco O’Neill on the popular HBO series, died on Monday. HBO said in a statement: “We are incredibly saddened to learn of the passing of Angus Cloud.

Creatives across the pop culture landscape were left reeling on Monday afternoon with news that Euphoria breakout Angus Cloud died today at 25, subsequently taking to social media to pay tribute to a young talent taken far too soon.

Kerry Washington is reconnecting with some former co-stars on the picket line.

Kerry Washington posted several snapshots with her Scandal costars Tony Goldwyn and Bellamy Young on Instagram on Friday. The reunion showed them filing out picket signs in support of the strike initiated by SAG-AFTRA.

wardrobe for summer, changing out the items in your toiletry bag is just as essential to combating the increased humidity and our skin's amped-up production of oil and sweat from the heat. To help you stay flawless no matter the temperature, the Ulta Beauty Sale is offering killer deals that are almost too good to be true. Right now, you can save up to 50% on skin care, hair care and makeup essentials.

wardrobe for summer, changing out the items in your toiletry bag is just as essential to combating the increased humidity and our skin's amped-up production of oil and sweat from the heat. To help you stay flawless, no matter the temperature, Ulta's Beauty Sale is offering killer deals that are almost too good to be true. Right now, you can save up to 50% on skin care, hair care and makeup essentials.

is always in style. And the triumphant return of the '90s supermodel bob proves just that.Also known as the flipped bob or “flob,” the '90s supermodel bob is the best of all hair worlds: The chop combines the texture and volume of Cindy Crawford’s signature with the length, movement, and low-maintenance of Christy Turlington's beloved bob. So while the look is (obviously) incredibly chic, it's practical too.“The ‘flob’ cut has the line and length of the bob but the top layers much more texture, so it’s lighter on top and easier to flip around,” celebrity hairstylist tells Glamour.

Kim Kardashian stopped traffic in her glamorous look for Dolce & Gabbana’s Alta Moda weekend held in Puglia, Italy.

Kim Kardashian had all eyes on her at the Dolce and Gabbana Alta Moda fashion show in Puglia on Sunday, July 9.

Jonnie Davis is leaving ABC Signature.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter Tyler Perry is directing the movie “Black, White & Blue,” a police brutality drama that will be released by Amazon. It’s the first film at Amazon Studios under the filmmaker’s four-picture deal that was forged back in November. In addition to directing, Perry will write and produce “Black, White & Blue,” which is set to star Kat Graham (“The Vampire Diaries”), Tyler Lepley (“Harlem”), Meagan Tandy (“Batwoman”), Josh Adeyeye (“Ruthless”), RonReaco Lee (“First Wives Club”), Jimi Stanton (“Your Honor”), Shannon LaNier (“God’s Not Dead 3”) and Nick Barrotta (“The Oval”). The story follows a woman named Fela Blackburn (Tandy), whose life is shattered when she loses her husband, Rodney Blackburn (Adeyeye), at the hands of a police officer.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has announced the Class of 2024, consisting of 31 celebs who will be receiving stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next year.

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is getting a massive dose of star power next year.

Sophia Scorziello editor Variety’s annual TV FYC Fest was packed with big names and your favorite stars from the small screen. Christina Applegate (“Dead to Me”) made a rare appearance to accept the Legacy Award, Brooke Shields spoke passionately about the reality of co-existing in the world of social media and Kerry Washington (“UnPrisoned”) joined a collective of equally hilarious actresses including Elle Fanning (“The Great”), Janelle James (“Abbott Elementary”) and Gina Rodriguez (“Dead To Me”) to discuss forging vanity for laughs and embracing the “messy” woman. The all-day discussion also tackled the state of television today amid a writers strike and an ever-changing landscape of streaming. We’ve rounded up the standout moments from Variety’s TV FYC Fest panels and presentations which brought out important — and at times hilarious — conversations about this season of shows.

Sophia Scorziello editor What does it mean to be a funny girl? Actors Elle Fanning (“The Great”), Janelle James (“Abbott Elementary”), Gina Rodriguez (“Not Dead Yet”) and Kerry Washington (“UnPrisoned”) discuss being a woman in comedy at Variety TV FYC Fest’s Disney Women of Comedy panel, moderated by Variety’s Angelique Jackson. Each TV character they play — whether she’s an empress of Russia, a public school principal, a family therapist or a journalist who talks to the dead — is layered and complicated. Through comedy, these actors have found the freedom to be contradictory, to not have it all together and to be a little messy.

William Earl Leaders in the TV industry will convene at Variety’s in-person TV FYC Fest on June 7 in Los Angeles, featuring Christina Applegate, Kerry Washington, Elle Fanning and more. Fanning (“The Great”), Janelle James (“Abbott Elementary”), Rodriguez (“Not Dead Yet”) and Washington (“UnPrisoned”) will participate in a roundtable celebrating Disney’s TV female comedy standouts, moderated by Angelique Jackson, Senior Entertainment Writer, Variety. Jean Smart will present Christina Applegate with the 2023 Variety TV Fest Legacy award, recognizing her storytelling achievements as an actor and producer.

. The teen anthology is back with a new mystery and fresh characters. Underwood plays Isabella LaRue, an exchange student with cool style and a mysterious past and.

Shonda Rhimes has created many iconic characters throughout her career and she says that Olivia Pope from Scandal is one that she would like to bring back.

Nick Jonas is a smooth operator. Just ask Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who spilled deets on the pickup line that started their whirlwind romance and ultimate marriage.During her appearance on, Priyanka valiantly weathered  a speed round of questions from host Andy Cohen, who, among his many questions, wondered who was the last celebrity she had texted and what was the wildest thing someone has DM'd her on Instagram.The former was one Kerry Washington, and the latter was quite possibly the smoothest pickup line from her now husband, Nick.«Well, I married him, so he slid into my DMs,» Priyanka said, to which Andy responded with, «Is that how you met him? He slid into your DMs?»When Priyanka revealed «that's how we started talking,» Andy wondered if Nick slipped her a fire emoji or something of that nature, but Nick's not the emoji kinda guy, apparently. «No.

No one can say that Anya Taylor-Joy doesn’t have range, and her latest role proves that she can do just about everything. From playing a chess prodigy in The Queen’s Gambit to her latest role as Princess Peach in the upcoming animated Super Mario Brother movie, Anya has proven she can pull off just about any part she’s given.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor “I am Black woman; hear me roar!” The hilarity of Black women on television has been sorely missed and ignored by the Television Academy over multiple decades. However, this year’s slate of outstanding lead and supporting comedy actress seem to be the two spots preventing an #EmmysSoWhite moment from occurring. Quinta Brunson is the front-runner to win her first acting Emmy for her charming turn as Janine Teagues, the optimistic 2nd-grade teacher from ABC’s “Abbott Elementary.” With a beautiful sophomore season in the books and the added benefit of Jean Smart being out of the competition for “Hacks,” she seems perfectly aligned with the Emmy cosmos to land much-deserved recognition. The possible recognition would be long overdue for Black comedians on television.

read an Instagram post on the account for the “Back in Action” star, 55. “Feeling blessed.”It was not clear, however, whether Foxx himself wrote and posted the message, or if a representative for the actor did so instead.His viral proof of life gave fans a brief sigh of relief, with many showering the comments in heart emojis, or writing “So glad you’re with us.”While close friend Martin Lawrence, 58, previously revealed that Foxx was on the road to recovery and “doing better,” it’s unclear what Foxx is currently battling as he remains in a Georgia hospital.A post shared by Jamie Foxx (@iamjamiefoxx)The social media post comes after Foxx’s fans were urged to “pray for Jamie” earlier Wednesday.

Kerry Washington is hitting the red carpet!

, it should be noted that we're equally excited to and makeup looks too. There's no denying that glam can make or break a look—but luckily, this year's attendees seem to have enlisted the best skin care experts and makeup artists to ace the red carpet.The biggest makeup trends of the night—which took place on Monday, May 1—are no surprise.

Jennifer Aniston is thankful for her celebrity girlfriends.

, Dakota Johnson, , Kerry Washington (sometimes), Anne Hathaway (on and off)—and that's kind of it? It's surprising, considering how cute the combination is.Fortunately,  Cara Delevingne has never been afraid to be a beauty pioneer. Normally on , the Suicide Squad star was spotted in New York City on Monday looking absolutely nothing like she normally does.

William Earl Variety will return in-person with its TV FYC Fest on June 7 in L.A., featuring HBO/Max Chief Casey Bloys, Kerry Washington, Elle Fanning, Janelle James, Gina Rodriguez and Weird Al Yankovic. Fanning (“The Great”), James (“Abbott Elementary”), Rodriguez (“Not Dead Yet”) and Washington (“UnPrisoned”) will participate in a roundtable celebrating Disney’s TV female comedy standouts. Bloys, chairman and CEO of HBO and Max Content will offer his vision for TV storytelling with Cynthia Littleton, co-editor-in-chief of Variety, in what will be his first interview following the series finale episode of “Succession.”

, allow to provide all the (and and ) inspo you need this summer. On April 24, the 56-year-old offered up some all-encompassing advice: When in doubt, drift out to sea! Even better, do it in a yellow bikini (no polka dots required). “Every time I need to feel renewed I jump into the ocean,” she captioned a series of thirst traps and clips from her most recent dip.