Kerry Washington praises increase in women-focused TV and films | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRoisin O'ConnorSaturday 07 March 2026 15:03 GMTKerry Washington reveals why she stored her breast milk in the White House refrigeratorActor and producer Kerry Washington states that the offering of women-focused films and TV shows has significantly improved.She attributes this positive change to female creators becoming producers and “throwing our own parties” rather than waiting for opportunities.Washington herself is a producer on her new Apple TV series, Imperfect Women, in which she also stars alongside Elisabeth Moss and Kate Mara.Other prominent actresses, including Moss (who also produces Imperfect Women) and Reese Witherspoon, have similarly become powerful producers.Washington also emphasised the importance of storytelling that encourages audiences to engage with 'multiple points of view' as an exercise in empathy and sympathy.In fullKerry Washington says increase in women-focused TV and films is because ‘we’re throwing our own parties’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in