Watch: Would Kerry Washington Return for a 'Scandal' Reboot? She Says...Content warning: This article includes details of eating disorders and suicidal ideation. Kerry Washington isn't shying away from her history. The Scandal star recently shared more insight into her history with an eating disorder, including what finally inspired her to seek help amid her struggles. "I recognized it because I knew that I was in a real mental health crisis," Kerry told Alex Cooper in a Call Her Daddy interview released March 18.