Kerry Washington Misses ‘UnPrisoned’ Premiere Due to Covid-19

Actor Kerry Washington was notably absent from the premiere of the comedy TV series ‘UnPrisoned’ Season 2 after testing positive for Covid-19. The news, first reported by People, was later confirmed by Washington herself through a heartfelt post on her Instagram handle.

In her post, Kerry Washington shared a picture of herself donning a long-sleeved knitted white top, with a large bowl of popcorn placed in front of her on the table. She candidly wrote in the caption, “Soooooooooo I have COVID and I won’t be able to make it to the @unprisonedhulu season 2 premiere tonight in NYC. I’m not sure what’s worse right now, being sick with COVID or being sick with FOMO.”

Despite her illness, Washington expressed her deep affection for the ‘UnPrisoned’ family, stating, “I love our Unprisoned family so much..and I am INSANELY proud of and EXCITED about Season 2!” She further lamented her absence from the premiere, sharing, “I cannot believe I’m not there tonight to celebrate our amazing cast & crew! But after shedding waaaay too many tears, I decided to gather everything I need for a legitimate watch party (except its cranberry juice because it’s very high in vit C!.. and I guess I’ll be watching it on HULU tomorrow with YOU! YAY!!!!! I know you’re going to loooooooove it!”

‘UnPrisoned’ revolves around the dynamics between Washington’s character, Paige Alexander, a relationship therapist, and her formerly incarcerated father, Edwin, portrayed by Delroy Lindo. The series delves into their evolving relationship, touching on themes of redemption, family, and personal growth.

The eagerly awaited ‘UnPrisoned’ Season 2 premiered on Hulu today, July 17, as reported by People. Fans of the series and supporters of Kerry Washington are eagerly tuning in, despite her unfortunate absence from the event. Washington’s dedication to the series and her heartfelt message to her fans underscore her commitment and passion for her work, even in the face of illness.