Kerry Washington & 'Scandal' Stars Hit Up Pre-Emmys Parties!

Kerry Washington keeps it simple in a little black dress while stepping out for the 2014 Variety & Women in Film Emmy Nominee Celebration Powered by Samsung Galaxy on Saturday evening (August 23) in West Hollywood, Calif.

The 37-year-old actress was joined at the event by almost all of the stars from her show Scandal – Tony Goldwyn, Katie Lowes, Darby Stanchfield, Bellamy Young, Dan Bucatinsky, and Joe Morton.

Kerry is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series while Joe has already won the award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series.

FYI: Kerry is wearing a Michael Kors dress, SJP Collection shoes, and a Swarovski clutch. Katie is wearing a Christian Siriano dress, Zara shoes, a Rebecca Minkoff bag, and jewelry by Veronika Borchers for Pearl Collective and Hearts on Fire. Darby is wearing a Pamella, Pamella Roland dress, an Edie Parker clutch, and LivHaley pyramid studs. Bellamy is wearing a Pamella Roland dress and Casadei sandals.

20+ pictures inside of Kerry Washington and the Scandal stars at the party…