Social Media Reacts To Kerry Washington’s #BlackWifeEffect Post Towards Co-Star Tony Goldwyn

Kerry Washington is trending on social media after she made a joke towards her Scandal co-star Tony Goldwyn about the #BlackWifeEffect.

“Tony! I’ve upgraded your life in so many ways. #BlackWifeEffect, and today I’m adding one more. Go upgrade your voter registration status to REGISTERED Love you!!!!!! #RegisterAFriendDay #Olitz,” she wrote on her Instagram.

One user on X tweeted that Kerry was “saving democracy one thirst trap at a time,” to which she responded, “Whatever it takes.”

Kerry and Tony developed a close friendship while working on “Scandal,” where their on-screen chemistry sparked rumors that they were dating in real life.

Their frequent public appearances and playful social media interactions fueled this speculation. However, both actors have clarified that their relationship is purely a strong professional bond and deep mutual respect.

However, many social media users reacted to the post as if Tony were their own husband, praising his wife’s strength in managing their obviously close relationship.

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Not Kerry Washington doing the before and after black wife effect with … TONY GOLDWYN…never beating the allegations pic.twitter.com/6SY8uyEA9d

— em / lady oracle / cosmic creepers (@ekxpo) June 4, 2024

Kerry Washington doing the After A Black Wife trend with Tony Goldwyn, I’m sorry but you could never make me hate them!!! pic.twitter.com/VTUmELlBiu

— Meech (@MediumSizeMeech) June 4, 2024

Kerry Washington… girl… your actual husband is really really strong…because you and Tony are ALOT. pic.twitter.com/mxYaij2fMh

— Kendra (@kendrakeepclass) June 4, 2024

Kerry Washington posted Tony Goldyn on that black wife trend. They aren't even promoting anything bruh. I'd be sickkkkkkkkk pic.twitter.com/EU3cssCECB

— Amazing Amy (@Chikoberry) June 4, 2024

KERRY WASHINGTON JUST ADMITTED SHES TONY GOLDWYNS WIFE pic.twitter.com/0Oks5dKTU4

— Kimmy🌸 (@itsjustkimmyy) June 4, 2024

if there’s one thing ppl can say about tony goldwyn and kerry washington is that they have the happiest marriage in hollywood! ☝🏾 https://t.co/ti1Vc2kCn3

— 🦋 kae 🦋 (@ayyyekae) May 22, 2024

Kerry Washington just did a “black wife effect” video w Tony 😂

These two are SO unhinged. Their spouses are gods strongest soldiers 😭

— Kae Dee 🧚🏽‍♂️ (@Overdose_OnKase) June 4, 2024

somebody said kerry washington soft launching her divorce y'all I-😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

— ☆ (@laayyyysss) June 5, 2024

Tony’s wife needs to beat up Kerry Washington at this point pic.twitter.com/NG6WuyUJiM

— ndey marie 樂 (@Stayfastnot) June 4, 2024