Kerry Washington Reveals Heartwarming Secrets About Her Kids' Special Bond

In terms of her life with her three children, Kerry Washington doesn’t find herself constantly extinguishing small issues everywhere.

The actress famous for “Scandal” – who is married to Nnamdi Asomugha and shares daughters Isabelle, 10, Caleb, 8, and a stepdaughter in her teenage years with him – offered a seldom-seen glimpse into their family dynamics as she spoke about the strong bonds between their children.

Kerry mentioned on the February 20th episode of the Skip Intro podcast that she appreciates the closeness of the trio. Being an only child, she has gained insights into sibling relationships through them. She confessed, “I’m clueless about siblings. Whenever they squabble or fight, I often turn to my husband, questioning, ‘Is this usual?’

She went on to say, “You tend to steer clear of disagreements, don’t you?” She added, “What I find fascinating is observing others navigate through their issues, and it’s truly remarkable.

Although Kerry prefers not to involve her children in public life alongside her, she has openly discussed her parenting strategies and her perception of her role and that of Nnamdi, stating to Marie Claire in 2023, “I aim to present myself as the person they need to assist them in becoming their best selves.

Additionally, they are particularly cautious to safeguard their privacy, intending for their children to experience a typical upbringing.

As a devoted admirer, I shared with InStyle back in 2020 that their lives are something I deeply appreciate – the characters I played in Little Fires Everywhere. However, it’s not about whisking them away into a fairy tale castle, shielding them from the world, which is certainly not our intention. Instead, any parent would strive to safeguard their children from circumstances that induce fear, and that’s exactly what we aim to accomplish.

As she put it, “I don’t want them to be exploited, particularly in this social-media world.”

Although Kerry and Nnamdi, aged 43, generally keep a low profile regarding their kids, this pair occasionally reveals their romantic life – as was last seen at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.

For Kerry, it feels as if her life with Nnamdi was destined from the start. They had originally planned to co-host a charity event together in 2009, but circumstances prevented them from attending. Fate brought them together when he came to watch her Broadway play “Race” in 2009, where they finally met for the first time.

In her 2023 memoir Thicker than Water, Kerry expressed that we ultimately crossed paths, and I was left reeling from the tranquil and genuine aura he radiated. To this day, I continue to feel the same way.

Read on to see more celebrities’ sweet moments with their kids.

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