Kerry Washington's Shocking Revelation: Her 'Dad' Is Not Her Biological Father

Sharing a startling revelation, Kerry Washington has opened up about her parents in her new memoir, “Thicker Than Water.” In it, she reveals that her parents kept quiet about their fertility problems by omitting the information that her father, Earl Washington, is not her biological father. This surprising discovery has turned Washington’s world upside down, as she disclosed to PEOPLE in an upcoming issue.

The actress learned about her true parentage shortly after expressing her plans to appear on Henry Louis Gates Jr.’s Finding Your Roots, a PBS series that delves into celebrities’ ancestry through DNA testing. Her parents, Valerie, a professor, and Earl, a real estate agent, had privately confessed the family secret to Gates, who advised them to discuss the matter privately before filming.

Following the revelation, Washington’s parents invited her to a family meeting in the spring of 2018, where she came to terms with her new reality. She expressed relief at finally understanding her true story after years of feeling like a supporting character in her parents’ narrative.

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The news prompted Washington to reflect on her struggles with anxiety, self-esteem, and an eating disorder, which she now believes were influenced by subconsciously sensing her parents’ secret.

Despite initial resistance from her parents about publicizing the information, Washington is determined to share her true story and step into the role of being the central figure in her life.

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Ultimately, this experience has deepened Washington’s understanding and compassion for her parents, bringing them closer together. Her memoir is set to be released on Tuesday, September 26th.