On ABC’s hit series Scandal, Olivia Pope is perpetually nursing a glass of red wine after a grueling day of tackling clients’ problems. But in reality, Kerry Washington says she doesn’t drink.
She tells the NY Post, “Who needs those empty calories? I watch what I eat.” Washington, who also covers the November Issue of Essence, tells the publication she rarely consumes alcohol — “I drink maybe twice a year” — unless she’s reunited with her best friends from high school or with girlfriends from her show.
The 36-year-old actress, who stays in shape by doing pilates, shared with Us Weekly in April as part of her “25 Things” that she also abstains from coffee. Whatever the fresh-faced beauty does in terms of upkeep is working: Washington was named Neutrogena’s new creative consultant just last week.
Providing some insight on her otherwise private life (the actress secretly wed NFL player Nnamdi Asomugha in July), Washington says, “I actually live quietly. Work hard. Get bored easily.”
She will host Saturday Night Live on Nov. 2.
