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Washington hosted a talk alongside bestselling author and former United States ambassador Nicole Avant.

Kerry Washington embraced edgy details on Saturday while hosting a talk during the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival in New York.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 08: (L-R) Nicole Avant and Kerry Washington attend Storytellers: Kerry Washington and Nicole Avant - 2024 Tribeca Festival at Spring Studios on June 08, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Dominik Bindl/Getty Images for Tribeca Festival)

Nicole Avant and Kerry Washington at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival on June 8 in New York. Getty Images for Tribeca Festiva

The “Scandal” star selected a brown leather ensemble by Alberta Ferretti, which consisted of a studded waistcoat with a wrap belt and matching baggy trousers with geometric stitching. Washington accessorized with gold jewelry and tan pumps.

Styling duo Rob Zangardi and Mariel Haenn, whose clients also include Jennifer Lopez and Lily Collins, dressed Washington for the occasion.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 08: Kerry Washington attends Kerry Washington and Nicole Avant: Legacy and Impact In Storytelling during the 2024 Tribeca Festival at Spring Studios on June 08, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by John Nacion/FilmMagic)

Kerry Washington speaks at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival on June 8 in New York. FilmMagic

The actress wore her dark tresses in a wavy bob, while her makeup featured coral blush and a glossy red wine lip.

Washington’s Tribeca Talks session also featured commentary from Nicole Avant, a bestselling author and former United States ambassador. Avant and Washington are both involved in Tyler Perry’s forthcoming film “Six Triple Eight,” which Avant produces and Washington stars in. The war drama spotlights World War II’s only Women’s Army Corps unit of color.

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On Friday, Washington attended Chanel’s annual Through Her Lens lunch, which celebrates the accomplishments of female filmmakers. The actress opted for a chunkier take on Chanel’s tweed, wearing a textured knit cardigan with a matching miniskirt featuring knit floral embellishments. The actress added on a graphic t-shirt and a pair of black peep-toe pumps.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 08: Kerry Washington attends Kerry Washington and Nicole Avant: Legacy and Impact In Storytelling during the 2024 Tribeca Festival at Spring Studios on June 08, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by John Nacion/FilmMagic)

Kerry Washington speaks at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival on June 8 in New York. FilmMagic

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