Kerry Washington again Nnamdi Asomugha they have been very close since they met by chance in 2009.
The former Oakland Raiders player first crossed paths with Scandal student when he made the Race program.
“The last time I did a play, it changed my life completely,” he said in an interview with October 2021 no. Marie Claire. “That’s where I met my husband.”
The two continued dating and tied the knot in Hailey, Idaho, in June 2013. Four months after their wedding, Us Weekly confirmed that Washington was expecting her first child with the NFL star. (Asomugha also has a daughter from a previous relationship.)
In January 2014, the Small Fires Everywhere the actress showed off her baby bump while attending the Golden Globes. Four months later, the couple quietly welcomed daughter Isabelle. In May 2016, Us confirmed that the couple was growing their family again, and Washington gave birth to a son, Caleb, that October.
Keep scrolling for a timeline of Washington’s relationship with Asomugha:
2009
The game the actor met his future wife for the first time while attending his Broadway show, The race. Washington opened up about how those games changed his life.
“The last time I did theater, it changed my life completely,” he said in October 2021 Marie Claire interview. “That’s where I met my husband.”
June 2013
The couple tied the knot in Idaho.
April 2014
The Golden Globe nominee welcomed her first child, daughter Isabelle, no Crown Heights actor.
October 2016
Two years after welcoming Isabelle, the two grew their family when Washington gave birth to a son, Caleb.
November 2018
I Confirmation The singer returned to the theater in the production of America’s sonwhich Asomugha helped produce. Washington told us how “great” it was to work with her husband during that time.
February 2022
I Sylvie’s love The actor accompanied his wife to the 2022 SAG Awards, where he hosted the awards show.
Kerry Washington was afraid her parents would read her new memoir, Thicker Than Water, as she reveals family secrets in a tell-all – including the fact she was conceived by a sperm donor. The Emmy Award winner, 46, found out the truth just as her TV series, Scandal, ended in 2018 after six months. […]
October 2022
Both stars had movies showing on Netflix on the same day, and Washington couldn’t help but share his excitement for his partner.
“I’m proud of him, I think he’s doing an amazing job,” Washington told ET. “I am very happy with his film, The Good Nurse.
March 2023
I Small Fires Everywhere The alum gave a rare look at the bond he created with his beau.
“I am in my truth now [him],” he said during an interview with Marie Claire. “Those glasses are important because they help me to come back to myself.”
Ahead of their 10th wedding anniversary, Washington teased that his and Asomugha’s plans for the milestone will remain private.
“I have a wonderful husband,” she said Entertainment Tonight. “Do you remember how secret my wedding was? It was secret and secret?
December 2024
Asomugha shared his support for Washington while attending his Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony.
March 2026
Washington said he feels “really lucky” to be in a relationship with Asomugha.
“I must have done something really good in a past life because, I mean, I’m an unusual person, so I’m really lucky,” he gushed during an appearance on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast. “You teach me things all the time.”
He mentioned that they started couples therapy early in their relationship.
“I’m worried about couples therapy. It’s something I love. It’s like part logistics meeting, part party, part afternoon. I’m looking forward to it,” said Washington. “Each time we start with something that someone else did well, like, something we appreciate about someone else.”
He added, “You really learn to love each other better that way by starting with something positive.” I think he taught me how to be a better person, a better person, and he gave me the greatest gift of all, his cooperation and being a mother.”
