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Why Kerry Washington Still Feels Like She’s Just Getting Started

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KW: I was really inspired by some of my co-stars on Scandal to start directing. The show was so historic in so many ways in terms of breaking ground, and changing the face of television—but the only two actors on the show who ever directed at first were our two white male leads, Tony Goldwyn and Scott Foley. Shonda [Rhimes] asked me early on—I guess she was watching dailies and heard me talking to some of the actors—she said, “You know, I’d love for you to direct an episode.” But it took me a few seasons to have the guts to do it. I didn’t want the show to end without taking that leap and making sure that our legacy of actor-directors included a more diverse pool.

E!: Do you relate to the feeling of being content about your accomplishments for about six minutes and then it’s onto the next thing?
KW: I think so. Part of it is, I’ve never been drawn to this work for accolades. And I’m not saying that in an arrogant way, I think the accolades are incredible and I probably should celebrate them more than I do. But the thing that brings me the most joy is the magic of the process, discovering a story, figuring out a way to have the story reveal itself. For me I more feel like, “Look at us, we’re doing it!” when I’m on set at 6 a.m. on a Monday morning and planning my shot while the sun is rising, trying to make sure we’re there just at the right moment. That for me is, “Wow, look at where we are, this is so exciting!”

(This interview was edited for length and clarity.)

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Why Chris Pratt Says Putting Baby Eloise to Bed Is Like a “Drama” Show

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Chris Pratt Talks Funniest Super Mario Bros. Movie Moments

Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger‘s TV viewing habits are a little different as parents.

In an exclusive interview with E! News, Chris joked that the couple’s so-called favorite series these days is a baby monitor that watches over their daughters Lyla Maria, 2, and Eloise Christina, 10 months.

“It’s this new show where you just hope and pray that they stay asleep all night,” quipped the Jurassic World star, who is also dad to 10-year-old son Jack with ex Anna Faris. “It’s been really great. Drama, some comedy.”

While Chris and Katherine are also fans of Yellowstone and Ozark, the actor noted, “It’s been hard for us to find the time to watch anything.”

After all, bedtime can be quite the production. As the 43-year-old explained, the biggest challenge is to put his children to sleep and successfully sneak out of the room without waking them.

“That’s like an obstacle course,” Chris remarked. “And I have one ankle…that cracks every third step. I got a loud ankle, and so I have to hobble out on one leg or else I wake the baby up.”

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Wizards of Waverly Place Producer Confirms Alex’s Sexuality

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“We got as close as we could,” Peter said on the pod, hosted by Waverly Place alums Jennifer Stone and David DeLuise. “It was pretty much right there.”

While his show wasn’t able to peel back the layers of Alex and Stevie’s relationship, Peter acknowledged that the network has made more progressive strides in recent years.

“Disney Channel has had [queer] characters,” he noted. “They did it. At that time, it wasn’t a thing.”

In the 2016 series finale of the animated comedy Gravity Falls, Sheriff Blubs (Kevin Michael Richardson) and Deputy Durland (Keith Ferguson) confirmed they were in a relationship.

Additionally, shows like Star Wars Resistance, The Owl House and The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder have featured LGBTQ+ representation on Disney Channel since Wizards of Waverly Place left the airwaves.

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Jana Kramer Makes Red Carpet Debut With Boyfriend Allan Russell

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Jana Kramer got the man!

Nearly two months after the One Tree Hill alum went Instagram official with boyfriend Allan Russell, the pair decided to take another big step in their relationship by walking their first red carpet together.

The pair stepped out at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood March 27 to attend the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards.

Jana dressed to impress in a sparkling dress featuring a plunging blue neckline. Meanwhile, Allan proved he has plenty of fashion game in his black blazer with matching sneakers.

“This is our first thing as a couple that we’re doing,” Jana told iHeartRadio’s Tanya Rad on the red carpet. “We’re excited for Pink! Her energy is amazing.”

While their red carpet photos clearly show a couple in love, Jana has expressed her desire to keep this relationship a bit more private after going through a public breakup with ex-husband Mike Caussin in April 2021.