Kerry Washington – Net Worth: $50 million

Those who follow US political dramas would undoubtedly have placed Olivia Pope among the most powerful characters in the fictional political scene. The actress behind the iconic role is none other than Kerry Washington of the series Scandal. She has been nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award twice for her performance, and there is no doubt she deserved that. Kerry has also appeared in various movies like The Last King of Scotland and The Dead Girl, an independent film.

True to her character, Kerry is also an activist and has advocated for LGBT rights and women’s rights in general. The actress holds the distinction of being the first black woman to be cast as the lead in a network TV drama. Over time, this has resonated and even inspired others to pursue their dreams, too. To a degree, she is the modern-day equivalent of heroes who fought for America’s rights in the past. Her most recent projects include working as an executive producer for the 2020 film, The Fight.