Kerry Washington's Teen Struggles with Eating Disorder and the Pressure of 'Thinness'

Actress Kerry Washington opened up about her struggles with an eating disorder during her book tour stop in Los Angeles. She discussed comparing her body to stars like Jennifer Lopez and Gwyneth Paltrow and emphasized the importance of having conversations about body image for young Black girls. Washington also revealed that her upbringing in New York City and attending a private school on the Upper East Side played a role in her developing an eating disorder. She discussed these topics in her memoir, Thicker Than Water, which also covers her childhood panic attacks and having an abortion.