In March 2023, Kerry Washington ushered in spring with her floral gown from Elie Saab at the premiere of her new Hulu series, UnPrisoned.
She embodied the brand’s signature elegance and oozed feminine charm in her incredibly sheer gown with floral appliques in strategic places.
Kerry Washington looking fabulous in an Elie Saab Spring 2023 gown at the premiere of Hulu’s UnPrisoned held at the Hollywood Legion Theater in Los Angeles, California on March 2, 2023 (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages)
The Spring 2023 creation featured a low V-shaped neckline with lace accents, ruffled short sleeves, and a see-through base embroidered with multicolored flowers.
Kerry Washington’s enduring collaboration with designer Elie Saab has consistently resulted in memorable fashion moments. Notably, at the 2024 Governors Awards, she captivated audiences in a regal white Elie Saab Haute Couture gown adorned with intricate beading and a floor-length stole.
This appearance underscores her penchant for Saab’s designs, as previously seen when she wore a star-embroidered Elie Saab mini dress paired with SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker ‘Fugue’ sandals at the 22nd Critics’ Choice Awards. For a deeper dive into Washington’s style evolution and her collaborations with Elie Saab, explore our feature on her iconic fashion moments.
As for her beauty look, she let her tight curls frame her face and put on soft, neutral makeup for that natural glow.
Kerry Washington showing off that soft, natural glow and a pair of gorgeous silver-and-teal tassel earrings (Credit: Faye’s Vision / Cover Images)
Elegant Accessories and a Peek at Her Glamorous Footwear
The Django Unchained actress elevated her ensemble with eye-catching silver-and-teal tassel earrings and a stunning pair of silver metallic platform heels.
While Kerry Washington’s silver metallic platform heels remained mostly concealed beneath her Elie Saab gown, her affinity for sophisticated footwear is well-documented. Standing at 5’4″, Washington often selects heels to enhance her stature and complement her ensembles.
Notably, she has been seen in Christian Louboutin’s ‘Blakissima’ sandals, Roger Vivier’s ‘Net’ booties, and the ‘Loubi Queen’ sandals by Christian Louboutin. Her preference for classic pumps, such as Le Silla’s Ivy Pumps, underscores her timeless style. For a comprehensive look at her shoe choices, explore our feature on Kerry Washington’s iconic footwear moments.
In a playful Instagram reel, Washington offered fans a glimpse of her glamorous footwear, gracefully sashaying around the room to flaunt her show-stopping look.
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Metallic heels, like the silver platforms Kerry Washington showcased, are a versatile addition to any wardrobe. For inspiration on incorporating these statement shoes into your outfits, explore our comprehensive guide on how to rock metallic shoes anytime.
To stay ahead of the curve, check out the hottest high heels to buy for 2023, featuring top picks that will elevate your style.
Additionally, discover how celebrities are embracing this trend in our feature on fall 2022 shoe trends that celebs are loving. These resources offer valuable insights to help you seamlessly integrate metallic heels into your fashion repertoire.
Kerry Washington and Delroy Lindo: A New On-Screen Duo to Watch
Fresh from starring in the Netflix film The School of Good and Evil with Charlize Theron and Michelle Yeoh, Kerry Washington leads the cast of Hulu’s new comedy-drama series UnPrisoned.
According to the logline for the show, UnPrisoned follows the story of “a marriage and family therapist whose life is turned right-side-up when her father comes home from prison and moves in with her and her teenage son.”
It’s going to be a half-hour dramedy that centers around complicated relationships between “a father and an adult daughter,” as well as “grandfather and grandson.”
Kerry Washington plays Paige Alexander in the show, while 70-year-old Delroy Lindo plays her father, Edwin Alexander.
Delroy Lindo and Kerry Washington at the Los Angeles premiere of UnPrisoned (Credit: Faye’s Vision / Cover Images)
The 46-year-old style star couldn’t contain her excitement as she talked about her on-screen father. She told People Magazine that he has “always been one of [her] heroes” and that she admires him “so much.”
“I knew that whoever played this role was gonna have to be somebody who was incredibly talented and strong,” Washington said about the character played by Delroy Lindo.
She said they wanted someone viewers “could believe could be a career criminal” but also someone with whom people couldn’t help but fall in love. “And I just felt like Delroy had all those qualities.”
“He’s so lovable, he’s so strong, he’s so vulnerable, he’s so smart – he’s everything,” Washington continued to gush about her co-star.
Delroy Lindo and Kerry Washington are playing a father-and-daughter duo in the new Hulu series UnPrisoned (Credit: Faye’s Vision / Cover Images)
Scandal’s Olivia Pope also shared that it was exciting when Lindo finally agreed to join the cast. “I was like, ‘Oh my gosh, we have a show.’ If Delroy is gonna do this, then we might actually have a show.”
Delroy Lindo Reflects on Joining UnPrisoned
Delroy Lindo, renowned for his work in films like Malcolm X and Gone in 60 Seconds, was incredibly grateful for the opportunity to showcase his talents again.
He shared his perspective with People: “It’s profoundly affirming, and I say that not from an ego point of view, from a human point of view, from a creative point of view, that my work as an actor could resonate out into the community, could resonate out into the world and touch and impact somebody like Kerry, who would then say, ‘Come do this with me.’ [It] means the world.”
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Kerry Washington Balances Drama and Comedy With Ease
While Kerry Washington’s favorite part was definitely getting to work with Delroy Lindo in UnPrisoned, that wasn’t the only appealing aspect of the show.
Washington told People, “You know, I really love that the show’s a dramedy, ‘cause I love being able to play all those keys on the piano.”
Kerry Washington dressed to impress at the Los Angeles premiere of UnPrisoned (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages)
“You know, I do love doing dramatic work. Obviously I’m trained to do that, but one of the most fun weeks of my life was hosting SNL,” she continued. “So to be able to do it all in one character is really, really, such a privilege.”
Catch Kerry Washington and Delroy Lindo in Hulu’s new comedy-drama series, UnPrisoned, which is coming to the platform on March 10, 2023.