Kerry Washington formally announced her pregnancy in May 2016, and a few months later, we caught a very good view of her bump at the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards.
The actress, preparing to welcome her second child, did not attempt to hide her bump in one of the best red carpet maternity looks we’ve seen—and there’s a reason for it.
Kerry Washington confidently showcased her growing baby bump at the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards
Kerry displayed her baby bump on the red carpet at the 68th Emmy Awards in Los Angeles.
Kerry Washington’s bespoke cutout dress by Brandon Maxwell effortlessly merged allure with elegance at the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles on September 18, 2016 (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / FayesVision / WENN)
Kerry Washington’s Custom Brandon Maxwell Gown
Kerry wore a custom cutout dress by Brandon Maxwell, the perfect combination of sexy and classy maternity red carpet wear. (Yeah, we’re looking at you, Kim Kardashian.)
Kerry Washington shows off her feet in Gianvito Rossi x Brandon Maxwell sandals from the Spring/Summer 2017 collection
Completing the Look With Gianvito Rossi Heels and Leighton Jewels
The actress styled her look with jewelry from Leighton Jewels and a Salvatore Ferragamo clutch. Kerry also wore a pair of Gianvito Rossi x Brandon Maxwell heels, part of the Spring/Summer 2017 collection.
Kerry Washington takes over the red carpet in a custom-made Brandon Maxwell dress
A Fun Emmys Moment with Jimmy Kimmel
As it turned out, Kerry’s baby bump was part of a skit with “Scandal” co-star Tony Goldwyn. No wonder she dared to bare it this time.
Jimmy Kimmel jokes with Kerry Washington’s place card at the Emmys rehearsal (Credit: Jimmy Kimmel’s Instagram)
Emmys host Jimmy Kimmel uploaded a photo of himself posing with Kerry’s place card, captioned, “Sometimes it feels like @KerryWashington is watching me. #Emmys rehearsal…”
Exclusive Gianvito Rossi x Brandon Maxwell Shoes
Kerry’s shoes were custom-made for the Brandon Maxwell S/S show, so we highly doubt they will hit stores. The good news is that these shoes are a slightly modified version of the Gianvito Rossi “Portofino” sandals.
You can shop the “Portofino” sandals in two and three-toned versions at Mytheresa and Farfetch. Kerry isn’t the only celebrity to wear Gianvito Rossi heels while pregnant.
A pair from the Gianvito Rossi x Brandon Maxwell used at the Brandon Maxwell Spring/Summer 2017 show (Credit: Brandon Maxwell’s Instagram)
Chrissy Teigen and Kim Kardashian’s Red Carpet Maternity Style
Chrissy Teigen styled her baby bump beautifully during her Cravings cookbook promotion, pairing a fitted blue Nadia Tarr dress with a teal satin jacket and denim blue Gianvito Rossi “Portofino” ankle-strap sandals. This chic look was completed with Jennifer Fisher jewelry, adding an elegant touch to her maternity style.
Kim Kardashian wore Gianvito Rossi “Portofino” sandals with a high-neck, black sequined dress to Kendall Jenner’s birthday in 2015, highlighting her bump with chic confidence. Her all-black look, featuring a sleek ponytail and matching jacket, showcased her maternity style while adding elegance to the ensemble.