Bumpin’ it up! A very pregnant Kerry Washington rocked cutouts along with a mane of wild, messy curls on the 2016 Emmys red carpet on Sunday, September 18, at Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater.
The 39-year-old Confirmation star, who is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Television Movie, outfitted her burgeoning belly in a black strapless gown by Brandon Maxwell. The custom-made creation, paired with simple black sandals, featured two cutouts underneath the bust along with a floor-skimming cape. Antique diamond drop earrings by Fred Leighton added a finishing touch to the simple and stunning look.
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Though the mom of Isabelle, 2, with husband Nnamdi Asomugha, sizzled in her LBD, our focus was on her hair. Longtime stylist Takisha Sturdivant-Drew gave Washington a head full of rockstar-worthy curls accomplished with clip-ins from her line, TSD Hair Extensions, per a September 18 Instagram.
“From the moment I saw Kerry’s Brandon Maxwell dress, I felt the it was minimal yet edgy with the peek-a-boo cutouts,” the pro, who also works with Gabrielle Union and Leona Lewis, tells Stylish. “My inspiration was her baby bump. I still wanted to keep her look modern and fresh even though she’s expecting. I really wanted the hair to stand out — that’s why I styled it with a lot of texture but still show her face with a middle part.”
Washington, who’s filming the sixth season of Scandal, talked about how she hides her figure on set during a Wednesday, September 7, episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show. “Big coats, big bags … hiding behind different body parts of other actors,” she said. She added that “bigger body parts” of her costars do the trick as well.