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Kerry Washington Says 'American Son' Is 'The Hardest Thing' She's Ever Done

Kerry Washington Says 'American Son' Is 'The Hardest Thing' She's Ever Done

Kerry Washington is decked out in pink while making an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday night (January 21) in New York City.

The Emmy-nominated actress and host Jimmy leave Anthony Mackie a special signed copy of his book “Everything Is Mama” and her returning to Broadway after 10 years for the discussion-provoking play American Son, which she class “the hardest thing I’ve ever done.”

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The play, which opened in November 2018, is set in the middle of the night at a Miami police station and unfolds in real time as a separated, interracial couple reunites in search for answers about their missing teenage son.

During her interview, Kerry revealed that Netflix is set to adapt the play into a stage presentation-movie hybrid, to be filmed in February.


Kerry Washington’s “Shocking” Broadway Play American Son

FYI: Kerry is wearing a Sally LaPointe ensemble and Malone Souliers shoes.

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