After 13 years of marriage, actors Kerry Washington and Nnamdi Asomugha recently offered a rare glimpse into their personal lives with their first joint interview.
A Rare Public Appearance
The couple appeared together at the 57th NAACP Image Awards, where Washington was nominated for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture for Shadow Force and Asomugha for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture for The Knife. Washington remarked, “No matter what happens tonight, we receive to go home winners.” Asomugha described the evening as “date night” and indicated he hadn’t prepared an acceptance speech, stating, “No, this is one of those ‘happy to be here’ type of moments.”
Washington also expressed her appreciation for the event, noting, “It’s so special to be in a room full of people who are…running towards excellence and Black excellence, in particular.”
Protecting Family Privacy
Washington and Asomugha are parents to Isabelle, 11, and Caleb, 9, and also share Asomugha’s teenage daughter from a previous relationship. Washington discussed the challenges of maintaining privacy as public figures. She recalled initially sharing photos of her children only with her mother, hesitant to post them publicly. She explained, “Our kids get to be who they are, not who the world has decided they are.”
Washington shared an anecdote about a photograph taken of the couple at a couture show in Italy almost two years ago, revealing that even after a decade of marriage, they had never posted a picture of themselves together. She explained their shared preference for maintaining a separation between their public personas and their private lives, stating, “That’s not for public consumption.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What awards were Kerry Washington and Nnamdi Asomugha nominated for at the NAACP Image Awards?
Kerry Washington was nominated for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture for Shadow Force, and Nnamdi Asomugha was nominated for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture for The Knife.
How long have Kerry Washington and Nnamdi Asomugha been married?
Kerry Washington and Nnamdi Asomugha have been married for 13 years.
How many children do Kerry Washington and Nnamdi Asomugha have together?
They share two children, Isabelle, 11, and Caleb, 9, and also share Nnamdi’s teenage daughter from a previous relationship.
Given the couple’s long-standing commitment to privacy, what does this first joint interview suggest about their future approach to sharing their lives with the public?
