Kerry Washington turned heads at the 2025 Brooklyn Artists Ball in New York, where she showcased a daring fashion choice that certainly caught everyone’s attention.
The Scandal actress, 48, attended the exclusive event at the Brooklyn Museum, joining other high-profile guests like Lily Allen and Emma Roberts.
But it wasn’t just her star power that stole the spotlight—Washington’s racy outfit had everyone talking.
A Daring Look on the Red Carpet
Washington embraced a bold, see-through black mesh dress that left little to the imagination.
The sheer fabric allowed her black underwear to peek through, adding an edgy touch to her ensemble.
Underneath the mesh frock, she wore a black bra, while a leather belt with a silver buckle cinched in her waist, accentuating her figure.
To complete the look, the actress accessorized with layered necklaces, making sure all eyes were on her.
Despite being just 5 foot 4 inches tall, Washington added some extra height with a pair of platform heels, giving her an even more striking appearance.
Her fashion-forward choice at the Dior-sponsored event certainly made a statement and drew plenty of attention on the red carpet.
Backlash Surrounding Washington’s New Project
While Kerry Washington looked stunning on the red carpet, her attendance at the event comes amid some controversy surrounding a project she’s producing.
Washington is one of the executive producers behind the reboot of the beloved ABC series Desperate Housewives, which is being reimagined under the title Wisteria Lane by the Onyx Collective.
The reboot, which follows a group of five diverse women living in a seemingly perfect suburban neighborhood, is already sparking a wave of backlash.
Fans of the original Desperate Housewives series, which aired from 2004 to 2012, have taken to social media to voice their displeasure about the reboot.
Many expressed that the original cast, including Teri Hatcher, Eva Longoria, Felicity Huffman, and Marcia Cross, should reprise their roles.
With comments like “Nobody asked for that” and “We want a return of our own ladies,” it’s clear that the reboot is facing significant resistance from long-time fans.
Behind-the-Scenes: The New Desperate Housewives Reboot
The upcoming Wisteria Lane series promises to maintain the essence of the original show, which captured the complexities of life in a perfect-looking suburban cul-de-sac.
However, the new project will introduce a fresh cast of characters, focusing on their hidden secrets behind the perfect facades.
The show will be written by Natalie Chaidez and executive produced by Pilar Savone, Stacey Sher, and Washington herself.
Despite the backlash, the show has been announced with an official logline that reads: “Set around a group of five very different friends and sometimes frenemies who all live on a picture-perfect cul-de-sac called Wisteria Lane.
On the surface, all the Wisteria neighbors are living the dream. Beautiful homes, gorgeous families, shiny SUVs in the driveway—but behind those white picket fences and smiling Instagram posts, there are secrets.”
Longoria’s Thoughts on the Potential Revival
The Desperate Housewives reboot has sparked discussions about the possibility of a reunion of the original cast, especially with Longoria’s recent comments on Watch What Happens Live.
Longoria, who portrayed Gabrielle Solis, has said in the past that she would be open to a revival, but it seems the real obstacle may lie with the show’s creator, Marc Cherry.
According to Longoria, Cherry feels that the original characters have been exhausted, and he’s not interested in bringing them back.
Longoria also joked about the limits of revisiting her character, humorously pointing out that she had already “slept with everyone on that street” in reference to Gabrielle’s romantic escapades.
She further clarified that any reboot or revival would require convincing Marc Cherry to reconsider.
Longoria also shared a playful remark when asked about residuals from the show, simply smiling and saying, “I do well.”
Despite the controversy, the legacy of Desperate Housewives remains influential.
The show inspired the Real Housewives franchise and had global adaptations, from Argentina to Nigeria.
Whether or not the new version of Wisteria Lane can capture the magic of the original remains to be seen.
But one thing is clear: fans still have strong feelings about their beloved “housewives.”