In his forthcoming memoir, Thicker Than WaterKerry Washington reveals a shocking family secret—her father, Earl Washington, is not her biological father.
This revelation, which he came across while planning to appear on “Finding Your Roots,” a PBS series that explores ancestry through DNA testing, had a profound effect on him. Her parents, Valerie and Earl, shared this hidden truth privately before filming.
Her memoir, set for release on September 26, aims to give readers an intimate look at her public and private life as an artist, advocate, entrepreneur, mother, daughter, wife and black woman.
Kerry Washington Finds Out His Father Is Not His Real Father
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Kerry Washington has made shocking revelations about her parenting in her new memoir, Thicker Than Water. The 46-year-old actress recently learned that her father, Earl Washington, is not her biological father, leading her on a deep journey of self-discovery.
In an interview with People magazine, the “Scandal” actor expressed how this discovery turned his world “upside down.” He revealed that he stumbled upon this family secret shortly after deciding to participate in Henry Louis Gates Jr.’s PBS series, “Finding Your Roots,” in which celebrities explore their ancestry through DNA testing.
Kerry Washington Says Her Past Struggles May Be Linked To Hidden Truths
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Washington’s parents, Valerie and Earl, had long kept a secret about his parentage, and they decided to share it with him privately before appearing on the PBS series “Finding Your Roots.”
Recalling the incident, Washington shared he received a text from his parents inviting him to a family discussion in the spring of 2018.
The “Django Unchained” actor explained that learning the truth was a relief, saying, “When I got this information, I was like, ‘Oh. I now know my story.’ ” He shared that he had felt something was missing, adding, “I don’t know what my story is, but I play a supporting role in their story.”
During their discussion, Washington learned her parents were struggling with fertility issues and had used an anonymous sperm donor to get pregnant, choosing not to tell her.
The “Little Fires Everywhere” star noted that her past struggles with anxiety, self-esteem and eating disorders may be related to this hidden truth.
“I feel like the contradiction is like, ‘Someone’s not telling me something about my body.’ makes me feel like there’s something in my body that I need to fix,” she rationalized.
Kerry Washington Says She Has Found the ‘Missing Piece of the Puzzle’ in Her Life
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Washington’s newfound understanding of his parentage inspired him to share his true story with the world in his memoir, Thicker Than Water. The Emmy Award winner shared that she sees the information as a “missing piece of the puzzle” in her life.
At first, her parents were not enthusiastic about her writing this book, but they became supportive as she grew. The memoir allowed him to put himself first and become “the most important person in his life.”
This experience deepened his bond with his parents, fostering love, compassion, and understanding. Exploring their family history makes him appreciate their sacrifices and challenges, bringing him closer to them.
“I really started to have more love and compassion and understanding for my parents,” she revealed. “By delving into our family’s deep history this made me put myself in their shoes and think about what they had to go through and what they had gone through and what they had sacrificed. And it really made me feel closer to them.”
‘Thicker Than Water’ To Hit The Shelves On September 26
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Washington’s memoirs, Thicker Than Water, which is scheduled to release on September 26, is set to reveal many revelations about his life. The book promises to give readers “an intimate look into her public and private worlds – as an artist, advocate, entrepreneur, mother, daughter, wife, black woman.”
While chatting with Many people in January, Washington expressed the deeply personal nature of writing the memoir, stating, “Writing the memoir is, by far, the most profound project I have ever undertaken. I hope readers will receive it with open hearts and I pray that it will offer new insights and perspectives, and invite people into deeper compassion — for themselves and others.”
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