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Irish stars' whodunnit to open BFI London Film Festival

The BFI London Film Festival 2025 will open with the international premiere of the third mystery in the Knives Out series - the latest film starring Irish actors Daryl McCormack and Andrew Scott.

Movies • 12 Jul

Washington says eating disorder was 'beyond my control'

Kerry Washington has spoken out about her eating disorder, saying the mental health condition was "beyond my control".

Movie • 22 Sep 23

Martin Sheen and Kerry Washington hail Hollywood strike

US actors Martin Sheen and Kerry Washington both gave rousing speeches in Los Angeles as the Hollywood strikes continue.

Movie • 23 Aug 23

What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Friday

There's a B*Witched revival on The Late Late Show, Idris Elba stars in Luther: The Fallen Sun, Jack Whitehall heads for Tuscany to Live Italian, and Kerry Washington stars in Unprisoned . . .

Television • 10 Mar 23

Kerry Washington and Mark Ruffalo express support for Disney employees

Celebrities back Disney staff 'Don't Say Gay' protests

Hollywood celebrities have voiced their support for Disney employees following walkout protests against the company's response to controversial US legislation.

Movie • 23 Mar 22

Vogue creative director Andre Leon Talley has died

Former Vogue creative director Andre Leon Talley has died aged 73, his representatives have said.

Fashion • 19 Jan 22

Charlize Theron and Kerry Washington are Belfast bound

Theron and Washington to make next film in Belfast

Charlize Theron and Kerry Washington have been cast as best friends in The School for Good and Evil, a new fantasy film set to shoot in Belfast.

Movies • 23 Feb 21

Kerry Washington and Ariana DeBose in The Prom

The Prom gave Kerry Washington a parenting reminder

The Prom star Kerry Washington has told RTÉ Entertainment that playing intransigent parent Mrs Greene in the musical-comedy gave her a reminder about bringing up children in real life.

Movies • 18 Jan 21

The Weekend with Stephen Byrne

This weekend on the show I'm chatting with the cast of Disney's feel-good football flick Safety and more stars from Ryan Murphy's mammoth musical The Prom for Netflix. Here's a sneak peek!

The Weekend with Stephen Byrne • 11 Dec 20

What's on? TV highlights for Wednesday, Nov 15

The sublime Peaky Blinders, magnificent Line of Duty and utterly daft Scandal are all back, while Kathyrn Thomas hosts Weather Live for the next three nights.

TV Highlights • 15 Nov 17

Shonda Rhimes confirms Scandal is coming to and end

Scandal creator and all-round TV genius Shonda Rhimes has confirmed that the political drama will end after next season, the show's seventh.

Scandal • 17 May 17

Obama alongside The Boss, Bruce Springsteen

Celebs lend voice to video in tribute to outgoing Obama

Celebrities from the world of music and the silver screen have lent their voices to a farewell tribute honouring President Barack Obama a he prepares to leave office.

Entertainment • 08 Jan 17

Kerry Washington proud of Irish namesake

Kerry Washington has taken to Twitter to share her pride at being named after County Kerry, a homage to her Irish heritage.

Entertainment • 18 Mar 16

Kerry Washington takes lead in HBO film

Kerry Washington has been cast in the HBO movie Confirmation.

Entertainment • 14 Mar 15

Kate Hudson, Kerry Washington eye Unforgettable

Both Kate Hudson and Kerry Washington are said to be eyeing roles in director Amma Asante’s thriller, Unforgettable.

Entertainment • 04 Dec 14

Washington finds Scandal sex scenes awkward

Scandal star Kerry Washington has said she finds filming sex scenes with her co-star Tony Goldwyn "hard to do" and "awkward".

Entertainment • 22 Oct 14

Washington: "All of last season was a challenge for me, on a few levels"

Washington found working while pregnant difficult

Kerry Washington has said she found filming the third season of Scandal challenging as she could not be as physical on set.

Entertainment • 08 Aug 14

Washington looked up to Paltrow in high school

Kerry Washington has revealed that when she was in high school she wanted to be like the "really amazing senior" in her school, actress Gwyneth Paltrow.

Entertainment • 03 Aug 14

Kerry Washington praises Girls star Lena Dunham

Scandal actress Kerry Washington has praised Girls star Lena Dunham for creating great opportunities for actresses in Hollywood.

Entertainment • 27 Jul 14

Washington "tries to embody" her mother's values

Scandal star Kerry Washington has said she always tries to embody her mother's character traits of "grace, intelligence, refinement and dignity".

Entertainment • 25 Jul 14

Kerry Washington is to launch Scandal clothing line

Kerry Washington launching Scandal clothing line

Scandal star Kerry Washington has joined fashion forces with The Limited to create a clothing collection inspired by her alter-ego Olivia Pope.

Entertainment • 25 Jun 14

Kerry Washington feels "really blessed" since giving birth

Actress Kerry Washington talks about motherhood

Kerry Washington has given her first interview since giving birth to her daughter, Isabelle Amarachi Asomugha.

Entertainment • 11 Jun 14

Kerry Washington gives birth to baby girl

Kerry Washington welcomes baby girl

Kerry Washington has given birth to her first child.

Entertainment • 03 May 14

Fans can now watch Scandal on UK satellite channel Sky Living

US drama Scandal gets snapped up by Sky Living

US drama Scandal is moving to UK satellite channel Sky Living after being dropped by Channel 4.

Entertainment • 01 May 14

Kerry Washington and co are being red-carded by Channel 4

US drama Scandal dropped by More4 in the UK

Bad news for Kerry Washington fans - UK broadcaster Channel 4 has confirmed that it has dropped US Emmy-winning drama Scandal.

Entertainment • 30 Apr 14