Video: Scandal's Kerry Washington on What Inquiring Fans Want to Know

Acclaimed actress Kerry Washington had long been a familiar face to film fans by the time über-storyteller Shonda Rhimes scooped her up to lead ABC's formidable Scandal ensemble.

Fans recognize the Bronx, NY-born beauty from her turns in an array of films — from Oscar contenders Ray, Django and The Last King of Scotland to appearances in such fan favorites as Mr. & Mrs. Smith and Fantastic Four. Check out how Washington says becoming "Olivia Pope" has changed the way many fans engage her now. Watch:

Celebrity photographer Sarah McColgan captured both soft and fierce sides of Kerry Washington, elegantly draped in a hand-cut leather gown designed by Ram Al Ali for the cover of Emmy® issue number 5, plus a leopard suit by Rachel Zoe, Vera Wang vest and more for the stunning pictorial feature inside.

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