The acclaimed actor loves to switch it up and we love to follow that journey.

And with the new look, we get an awesome history lesson.

“Today in#BlackHERstorywe honor ‘The Black Gazelle’ herself, Wilma Rudolph.

Kerry Washington poses in a beaded dress

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“Wilma ran (literally!)

so that Black athletes and Olympians could run too.

And show the world our magic, our talents, and our determination.

Thank you Wilma!!!!!”

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