Oprah & Kerry Washington | Full Episode | OWN Spotlight

Oprah talks with Emmy-winning actress and activist Kerry Washington about her new memoir. Kerry opens up about childhood trauma, struggles with her own body image, mental health, and the revelation of a shocking family secret that changed her life. For more on OWN Spotlight visit www.oprah.com/...
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[@thomasthomasphilp4393]

Would you interview Sushmita Sen?

[@Selaledi]

When she said, "every single one of us deserves to be the lead character in the story of our lives" I felt my heart skip a beat. That was beautiful Kerry❤😮

[@rhaundelporter]

It is a good phrase. There is a similar phrase from the movie- “The Holiday”.

[@sovereigngodlisaloves9525]

Christ is to be the center of our lives 🙏

[@Orcanislupus]

Joseph Campbell wrote about the hero many times. Not just being the lead but the hero of our lives. ...just a thought

[@etprevails6839]

Very true!

[@sinenhlanhla_mambi]

“Blood is thicker than water, but love is thicker than blood.” I love that

[@hillarykaelomolebatsi4783]

The way Kerry is able to articulate herself, like wow. So much self awareness.

[@innocentiahmotanyane1837]

Right, she is so self aware

[@lb1798]

9:52 Kerry explaining her unconditional love for her Dad...to her Dad...was one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard❤💔❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MICLUBBY]

Actually, i cried😢

[@lb1798]

@@MICLUBBY Me too. There's something amazing about making a vulnerable man feel secure in our love and presence. I was able to see it with my father. When his oldest brother died...my Mom was sick and couldn't go to the funeral. She said "go ..hold your Dad's hand..he's going to act like he doesn't like it...but he'll need you." I did...and as he gently cried he held my hand so tight...I felt so happy to be there for him.

[@Johnnietr]

Our spiritual connection with our Heavenly Father is the key light through our journey. ❤

[@lungadlamini709]

Nobody can interview like Oprah can! 🤞🏾👌🏽💪🏽🌷 brilliant conversation.

[@yoyo3318]

right?! how annoying must it be to see all these so called podcasters when she is the original amazing interview!

[@LandyCorner]

Yes! Nobody comes close. The way she Pose questions are unmatched. Whether people agree or disagree she always ask the questions we don’t think of but we wanna know. Gotta love Momma O❤❤

[@sweeterpalms8434]

No one❤

[@mielieoema7513]

Thank you ladies Kerry and Ophrah.

[@alfiefuller2916]

This was 42 minutes of delight and inspiration. Love to Kerry, love to Oprah and love to all of us on our journeys.

[@LandyCorner]

Yasss

[@Heychinaa]

This interview was really profound. Kerry expresses herself so beautifully and seems to find continuous ways to hold space for others and be in service of others through love. This was really inspiring.

[@TravisJohann115-]

Hello how are you doing

[@brightemerald3924]

Kerry has a good heart and soul. You can feel it in the interview. That is why she is so well loved. It’s natural to her as a person.

[@laurawithers9248]

I could listen to Kerry speak for years. She’s wonderful

[@virtuousmountainwoman]

Kerry looks like her dad..she has always looked look him - unconditional love 💕 🎉❤has poured over and overflowed🎉

[@wasgan165]

One of the best thing about this interview is how Kerry answered every question Oprah asked with simplicity while still telling aa story[sharing her vulnerability] and passing a message/spreading knowledge across at the same time... This interview was 41mins long and it doesn't feel long enough. I could listen to this Two Beautiful smart women talk all day long and still be inspired and not bored.

[@Johnnietr]

Kerry ,I believe your book will help so many young women who are seeking to be acquainted with our better self?.❤

[@marvao5809]

It took A lot of courage to write this memoir. Bravo Kerry!

[@ATSGENXStyle]

I'm so sobing throughout this whole interview.

[@CelinaEklund]

To all the women who've paved the way and continue to inspire us, thank you! 💕👏

[@katrinastepens4883]

Superb interview with Kerry Washington. She's so poise and humbled. I hope she'll find her donor. I wish her the best of luck.

[@Johnnietr]

Thank you Oprah Winfrey forever sharing the world the many episodes on so many different life journey. The journey of life and past generation ❤

[@mellisamabhikwa2630]

I love how Oprah seems to be interested in the responses as well.. She's not just waiting to ask the next question

[@siphe_pal]

This felt like 10 minutes 🥹 I need to get this book🥺 some of the things she touches on are things I relate to🥺

[@monicadolo5151]

Very good interview. Her revelation of submission and relationship with God is extremely relatable for me. Thank God, I've lived it. Blessings Kerry 🙌

[@anlea]

Watched this with a smile and flickers of sadness. However, this was a powerful conversation from two powerful women i admire.

[@KCNwokoye]

Kerry Washington is a brilliant, delightful and exquisite human. A radiant human full of love and light. Love love her. Thank you Oprah for giving her the space to shine.

[@MichaelAlexander1967]

I love the expression of peace that Kerry has about not having the missing information; and I love the fact that she has faith and trust in her heavenly Father to fill the empty space with a growing relationship with him. Love, joy, peace and patience - the 1st four spiritual fruit. This interview was so Good! Two incredibly phenomenal women - for sure!

[@Johnnietr]

Thank you Kerry for sharing your world 🌍 Very inspiring ❤

[@AkiannasWorld8]

Always one of my FAVORITE actresses and now I see she's an even better human!!! Just beautiful!

[@thabisobaartjies3034]

This is an interview I didn't think I needed. So glad I found it

[@snsn7251]

I thoroughly enjoyed this. Dont normally stop to click on Oprah interviews but Kerry you are just so articulate and beautiful inside and out.

[@Johnnietr]

Kerri Washington is phenomenal beautiful.🌹

[@erikacruz4609]

Beautiful interview. Thank you for sharing your story Kerry. I love how you talked about your dad. I love you even more.

[@rhondaroberts7275]

OMG!!! 2 things: Oprah is Oprah. A phenomenal interview. Such a GREAT treasure and talent that shares nuggets and takeaways in EVERY interaction. ❤ Kerry Washington...no words. Every time I see her, she makes me want to rewatch Scandal for the millionth time, understanding that what she has to offer us is so much more! This book, her vulnerability, her keeping it 💯 is so real and appreciated. I am reading her book now and love it. If you haven't purchased it, you are missing out! This was a phenomenal interview. ❤ It deserved to be said twice! 😂

[@wasgan165]

honestly i felt exactly this way. I need to get that book asap as well.

[@rhondaroberts7275]

@wasgan165 I read it free on my Libby App. Are you familiar with this free app for audio books? It's linked with your local library and you cab have multiple locations linked to access books that may not be available through just one. Happy New Year.

[@carennawillmont3706]

What so amazing is my story of eating disorder, therapy, recovery and then in my 40’s finding out my bio dad is different than the wonderful man who raised me. It’s so important to know the truth, and to find peace with it which I have been doing and it feels wonderful especially with God loving me through it all!❤

[@Apostylicpoet]

I loved this interview/conversation. Made me appreciate my own journey and the importance of writing your own story.

[@Bannerkim1]

So many nuggets of information. I must read her book one-day. I may have to do more audiobooks with my reading pace being slow. A blessed performer, actress and individual. God bless you Kerry and Oprah.

[@Walk2304]

Read the book so quickly as it flowed. Beautifully written and so inspiting and thought- provoking. Loved it!

[@AK-jw7rx]

Same

[@madelynriera5288]

That was a great session ❤

[@TheRealDrLou]

This brought me to tears. Thank you, Mrs. Kerry for sharing your truth in measured vulnerability. It will help those of us who don’t have hands to hold or earthly voices telling us they trust us, but we still have to find and walk in our Truth to fulfill our purpose. Thank you.

[@sierraw7824]

Kerry is so profound!!

[@venetiaboyd8033]

What an excellent ending....OWN.

[@KyeyuneBatuma]

Been binge watching Oprah interviews on KZbin.." and came across this one absolutely sublime ❤

[@LandyCorner]

Same…although I’ve seen most of her interviews I come and rewatch every couple of months Oprah is Phenomenal so Is Kerry

[@KyeyuneBatuma]

@@LandyCorner absolutely they are so educational she is truly gifted at connecting with the listener and interviwee

[@gloryamgbara5482]

I enjoyed every bit of this conversation. All I see in Kerry is a very self aware individual. I love that about her, thank you for being this vulnerable.

[@harrietadong2309]

This conversation was powerful, thank you for sharing Kerry

[@traceycosley4709]

The revelation was handled beautifully. Though my thought is "Kerry suffered all her childhood" trying to fill in a piece "they had....thank God they relieved her pain, it was necessary for her happiness

[@trini_islandboi]

What an amazing, beautiful, and powerful interview. I so love Kerry Washington

[@pamelajones144]

Thank you Kerry for an incredible book and your story of triumph is wonderful and full of peacefulness . Thank you Oprah again for bringing us the best interviews you are a gift to the world!

[@MamaAfricaAnna]

Oprah! I had forgotten you were on KZbin. You always inspire. Kerry Washington story brought me back to you I am back😅

[@simplygettyand7245]

Kerry Washington is such an extraordinary woman. You can feel her passion in everything she does, I admire her for that. That was an amazing interview. Very inspiring and interesting to watch.

[@naschellep]

As someone who is adopted, I love this. Her dad is her dad. It's beautiful. I love how kerry is so articulate and so smart. And for someone so private, it's amazing how she let us into her world. I love her ❤

[@Johnnietr]

I believe we all have experience the unthinkable surprise that I never thought could happen to myself also.🙏

[@honeedew04md43]

Oprah, u done good sis! Wow. What a beautiful story. Kerry tells it beautifully and Oprah asked all the questions we want to ask. Great job. ❤️

[@gwenealy4829]

I have always been such a Kerry Washington fan I mean everything that she played in every movie I'm in because I love Kerry Washington she is out trying to get people out to vote she's out their campaigning for Equality for black people she's such a beautiful person. I'm going to make it a point to read her book. 💯

[@1999___]

Love how Kerry is just soo clear...👌🏾

[@khanyisagura4377]

This conversation is SIMPLY THE BEST!❤ Real real realer!!!

[@jedarglobal3245]

👍No one does an interview like Oprah!

[@marvelouslyFIT]

This interview captured my attention from beginning to end. Kerry is so articulate and speaks with such grace and confidence. Oprah is in a league of her own! I just love her so much🥰.

[@whatwedeserve]

I’ve always really respected this young woman. I’m a Gladiator! I’ve always loved Shonda for creating the incredibly strong, fierce vulnerable character of Olivia Pope and I felt Kerry was made for the role. As for the woman, I sensed a shield around her personal energy. Perfect, tight, friendly but distant. I thought it was simply her prioritizing her privacy which I can relate to. The book is revealing and the bud, in the glow of a morning sunrise is beginning to open. Keep exploring, keep opening. Thanks for sharing you. The real you. ✨

[@mariaaparecidabarbosadasil2347]

The book is because she is looking for her biological father.

[@JCTHEJOCK]

I don’t care what they say about you Oprah. I will ALWAYS LOVE YOU ❤️ ❤️

[@annnolden3500]

Rivers of life conversation. Thanks

[@maryeastham]

I've always admired Kerry Washington. She goes deep here and I appreciate her for that. I've learned something about myself listening to this, ways I can be kinder to myself. What she read for us at the end was so powerful...xo

[@Yoscaisa]

Magic ❤❤❤ thank you for sharing 😊

[@ndumi5124]

Oh so many gems and ah ha moments! Thank you for this conversation!

[@MelissaLucindaMartin]

Beautiful. Thank you for sharing Kerry ❤

[@esirhule]

Kerry Kerry Kerry, this is the first ever interview i have watched of you. Most of what i imagined to be the real you showed here and i'm honored. i love how you express yourself. Hopefully i get to read your book someday..soon

[@devantejonesm]

Wow!! I am very INSPIRED at Sister Kerry's Growth, Mentally, Spiritually, & Physically!! Hearing about her HARDSHIP BATTLES and HER RELENTLESS WILL to LIVE but to LIVE HAPPY & LOOK AT TODAY, SHE IS HAPPY & STILL GROWING!!✝️🙏🏾 MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR YOU ALL💜💜

[@Ateyaaa]

Awesome interview. We love you Kerry

[@oprahwinfreyprivatechannel2603]

Thanks so much and also for your comments

[@trifree]

The book was beautiful; I wanted to know more in detail but listening to Kerry tell the story of her relationship with her parents was such a soothing expereince. I love their relationships.

[@sinegugundlovu1984]

What a wonderful interview! Two beautiful souls finding meaning from life's offerings. ♥♥♥

[@xgaray2024]

seriously nobody does it better interview I loved every minute of this

[@CoreHibb]

This was great! "Love is thicker than blood" 🤗

[@Johnnietr]

We all believe we have to be the protected security for our love ones.🌹

[@sciencetingss]

This was such an emotional and edifying conversation

[@bokamosomooketsi8485]

I loved this episode ❤ learnt so many things and it kind of opened something inside of me.. Thank you so much Kerry Washington

[@It.is.I-tx6ri]

So happy for you. 🙏🏾❤

[@gracesikapokoo6088]

This was just beautiful ❤

[@Nacole_Lashoun]

OMG! Thanks Kerry! What a wonderful interview! I’ve always admired Kerry Washington’s character and maturity. I love this phase of her journey! I can relate to desiring to find the donor. I’ve been on a similar journey and this gives me hope! ❤❤❤

[@CookingWithDee_]

This interview was such Great Conversations. Two phenomenal women Kerry and Oprah. The peacefulness I felt during their interview was breathtaking. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@carolinesammy2119]

She speaks to me in a special way! What she said about church for her in the beginning, surprisingly was the same for me. Loved listening in, and will definitely get the book.♥

[@piliitis]

As if we needed more reasons to love her!!

[@JamesCherieButler]

Excellent.

[@lydiagiwa2178]

Beautiful🎉 Best interview

[@hemipinto-jayawardana8946]

Awesome interview Kerry. Thank you 🙏

[@alanaray6392]

That was beautiful. Two beautiful hearts in one spot 💚😁😎👍

[@alex-jq4gu]

Wow, thank you for sharing 🥹👏

[@Johnnietr]

It's no easy journey here on earth. We all will encounter the good, bad, and evil.

[@thabisilenondaba54]

This was a beautiful interview.

[@pap2223]

Amazing, Thank you! ❤🧡💛💚💓💙

[@oluwayemisiakaaka3163]

Full of inspiration and insight.

[@juliemack791]

Love, love, loved this interview.

[@sivenathim34]

Look at me, bawling my eyes out so early in the morning 😭

[@tajmacameron1693]

Excellent interview

[@ps4jade]

Gr8 interview by 2 of my fav 👑Queens👑 I appreciate Kerry's decision to share her story with us all. There's bit n pieces of my story in her story (most likely for others too) I can relate to. Her personal insight of herself, that gut feeling since childhood that something was off, then the truth finally being revealed is so empowering & definitely validation to feel safe in trusting oneself. I consider it for myself as a well deserved gift💝

[@satisfyinggift1013]

What an amazing interview! Thank you Kerry! Thank you Oprah! ❤🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽

[@nellykutana]

Love is thicker than blood… that’s deep.

[@godmadesam]

This was such a great interview/exchange!!!

[@suzeeabdelrahman6978]

Thank you Oprah. More f these please ❤❤❤ I grew up watching you everyday ❤

[@kalyanibiswal862]

What an wonderful journey❤❤I am in love with each lines you wrote to express your love, fear, gratefulness or asking for help. Stay blessed💐💐 you gave hope to many, those who are going to watch it or read it.

[@oprahwinfreyprivatechannel2603]

Thanks so much and also for your comments

[@TravisJohann115-]

Hello

[@athenemutyambizi3828]

wow, you are going to have the opportunity to be loved unconditionally ❣

[@sylviablue1359]

Great interview!!

[@sharonlogan8457]

This was an amazing interview I throughly enjoyed it ❤

[@jkstubbington]

Excellent interview. A lot resonated with me. God bless you both ♥️♥️

[@oprahwinfreyprivatechannel2603]

Thanks so much and also for your comments

[@TravisJohann115-]

Hello how are you doing