Kerry Washington’s journey from the Boogie Down Bronx to Hollywood wasn’t Scandalous…

Kerry Washington’s journey from the Boogie Down Bronx to Hollywood wasn’t Scandalous… Kerry Washington grew up in the Bronx, where she was a dramatic child with intense emotions. Her mother encouraged her to channel this energy into theater, leading Kerry to join a children's theater company. This early exposure allowed her to explore various interests. Although she attended college on a theater scholarship, she didn't initially see acting as a viable career until she learned about actors' unions.