Kerry Washington Gets Her Hollywood Star, and We’re Living for It ✨🌟

Our girl Kerry Washington just added a major milestone to her iconic resume—she now has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! 😭🙌 The ceremony went down on Monday, December 2, in Hollywood, where Kerry received her well-deserved honor in the Television category.

Of course, the event was packed with love, laughs, and some serious inspo. Shonda Rhimes, the mastermind behind Scandal, pulled up to celebrate Kerry and hit us right in the feels:

“Kerry is strong. You’re determined. You’re never compromising in your values and you’re always holding onto who you are… She’s passionate about the roles she plays, about her philanthropy, about her activism, about the world. And she is passionate about her family.”

Tell us you’re that girl without telling us, right? 💅 Tyler Perry brought the vibes too, sharing the cutest story about how Kerry’s daughter struts like Olivia Pope. “She’s walking like Olivia Pope,” Tyler joked. Iconic behavior is clearly genetic. 😂👩‍👧

In her speech, Kerry gave us ALL the chills, shouting out her parents for being the blueprint:

“My mom and dad taught me to dream… You made a wish and it came true. And now I am swirling in a galaxy of other stars, all encouraging each other to shine brightly and to light the way for somebody else’s dreams.”

Stop, we’re not crying; you’re crying. 🥹 Kerry’s legacy isn’t just about the roles she’s slayed (Olivia Pope hive, stand up! 👏); it’s about how she’s paved the way for future stars to dream big and own their light.

Congrats, Kerry! Your star shines just as bright as your impact. ✨