Kerry Washington was cozy at home while her UnPrisoned co-stars attended the season 2 premiere.
The 47-year-old actress missed the New York City red carpet on July 16 after testing positive for COVID-19. She informed fans about her situation through social media on the day of the event.
“I’m not sure what’s worse right now, being sick with COVID or being sick with FOMO,” Washington wrote on Instagram, along with a selfie and a crying emoji. In the photo, she wore a long-sleeved white knit top, had no makeup on, and her hair was in a high ponytail as she covered her face with her hands.
Washington expressed her love for the UnPrisoned family and her pride in and excitement for season 2. She lamented missing the celebration with the cast and crew but decided to prepare for a watch party at home.
In another photo, she sat alone at a table with a large bowl of popcorn and a wine glass filled with cranberry juice, explaining that it’s high in vitamin C.
“I guess I’ll be watching it on HULU tomorrow with YOU! YAY!!!!! I know you’re going to loooooooove it!” she added.
UnPrisoned, a Hulu dramedy, explores the relationship between Washington’s character, Paige Alexander, a relationship therapist, and her formerly incarcerated father Edwin, played by Delroy Lindo.
Washington shared that in season 2, Paige will confront her intimacy issues stemming from the generational trauma of having an absent father, particularly after her viral TED talk at the end of season one.
“Paige is now dealing with the reality of trying to be who she wants to be, which was the thesis of her TED talk, because it’s easier to ‘talk the talk’ than ‘walk the walk’ sometimes,” Washington explained. “I think who you want to be can be a moving target.”
UnPrisoned season 2 premieres on Hulu on July 17.
The Quran - Chapter Al-Hashr: 18
O believers! Be mindful of Allah and let every soul look to what ˹deeds˺ it has sent forth for tomorrow. And fear Allah, ˹for˺ certainly Allah is All-Aware of what you do.
