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First Lady Michelle Obama speaks on stage to students at the Savoy Elementary School while visiting with Kerry Washington on Friday (May 24) in Washington, DC.

The 49-year-old FLOTUS and Kerry, 36, performed with the kids on stage and in the classrooms – Kerry even took the stage to perform a dance routine for the packed crowd!

“So excited to start the day with the @FLOTUS at #savoy” Kerry tweeted that morning. “So beautiful…Had to stop by the MLK monument before leaving DC. Got to meet gladiators from US, Italy & Singapore” Kerry tweeted later.

Savoy Elementary School was once ranked poorly, but since being selected last year for the Turnaround Arts Initiative by the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, has showed significant improvement.

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Kerry Washington stands on stage to receive an Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts Degree from George Washington University on Sunday (May 19) in Washington, DC.

The 36-year-old actress was all smiles as her parents joined her for the ceremony.

“Today @kerrywashington receives an honorary doctorate. So proud of you, Dr. Washington!!,” Scandal creator Shonda Rhimes tweeted.

Earlier in the week, Kerry hit the red carpet at the Scandal Season 2 Finale Party held at the Leonard H. Goldenson Theatre in North Hollywood, Calif.

FYI: Kerry is wearing Joan Hornig earrings.

Kerry Washington and Tony Goldwyn hit the red carpet at the Scandal Season 2 Finale Party held at the Leonard H. Goldenson Theatre on Thursday (May 16) in North Hollywood, Calif.

The stars of the hit ABC series were joined by their co-stars Bellamy Young, Katie Lowes, Darby Stanchfield, Guillermo Diaz, Josh Malina, Scott Foley, Dan Bucatinsky, Kate Burton, Tom Amandes, and George Newbern. Series creator Shonda Rhimes was also in attendance!

That same evening, the finale of Scandal‘s explosive second season aired and there were tons of huge moments that happened in the episode. If you want a recap of everything that went down, we wrote up a synopsis for you!

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Kerry Washington meets up with legendary supermodel Iman at the Elle & Tod’s celebration of her magazine cover on Wednesday (May 15) at Il Buco Alimentari & Vinera in New York City.

The 36-year-old actress was joined at the event by her Scandal co-stars Guillermo Diaz and Darby Stanchfield, as well as Katie Lowes and Bellamy Young (not pictured).

“Soooo @mrjoezee – FYI @KatieQLowes GEEKED out the whole way home from our @ELLEmagazine dinner becuz she LOVED U on #TheCity !!!!! 😄” Kerry tweeted.

Scandal will be ending its second season this evening with a reportedly shocking finale that you can’t miss. Make sure to check it out at 10/9c on ABC tonight!

Also pictured: Kerry stepping out of her hotel earlier that day.

FYI: Kerry is wearing a Lanvin dress, Christian Louboutin shoes, Tods clutch, Joan Hornig earrings, and Movado watch.

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Kerry Washington rocks a red leather dress while attending the Entertainment Weekly & ABC Upfront Party on Tuesday (May 14) at The General in New York City.

The 36-year-old actress was joined at the event by her Scandal co-stars Guillermo Diaz, Darby Stanchfield, Katie Lowes, Bellamy Young, and Josh Malina, as well as series creator Shonda Rhimes.

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The second season finale of Scandal airs on Thursday (May 16) at 10/9c on ABC and we could not be more excited to see what happens!

“We had enough information by the time we went into the season that Shonda was going to deal in full-blown depth, contradiction, dichotomy, that every character had the ability to be fearsome and tremendously vulnerable, loving and ruthless – all those kinds of yings and yangs,” Jeff Perry (aka Cyrus Beane) shared with JustJared.com at the event, which featured music from DJ Mick.

FYI: Kerry is wearing the Marc by Marc Jacobs Fall 2013 Lena Leather Dress.

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Kerry Washington waves excitedly at her fans as she heads inside a taping of Good Morning America on Tuesday (May 14) in New York City.

The 36-year-old actress was joined by her Scandal cast to promote the show’s season two finale, which is set to air this Thursday (May 16)!

“We’re so grateful to our fans,” Kerry exclaimed during the interview. Be sure to check it out inside!

FYI: Kerry is wearing a Miss Wu dress, The Row blazer, Jason Wu bag, Christian Louboutin shoes, and a Movado watch.
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Happy Mother’s Day to all you moms out there!

A slew of celebrities took to Twitter today to give well wishes and thank their moms, grandmothers, and even on-screen mamas on their special day.

Kerry Washington: “HAPPY MOTHERS DAY to all you moms, God-moms, step-moms, pet moms, Other Mothers, etc! (that means YOU TOO movie mom x 2 –> @s_epatha XOXO)”

Justin Timberlake: “I’m a Mother Lover… Happy Mom’s Day to all you Mothers out there!!! I love you Mom!”

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