Kerry Washington 'shares something special' on Good Morning America... but doesn't address baby rumours after teaser trailer ignited fresh speculation

  • Scandal actress talked about her involvement in a new documentary film raising awareness about the education system in third world countries

By Daily Mail Reporter

PUBLISHED: 01:02 EST, 11 October 2013 | UPDATED: 12:18 EST, 11 October 2013

Kerry Washington did indeed share something special during a pre-recorded appearance on Good Morning American on Friday.

But it had nothing to do with the swirling rumours she is pregnant.

On Thursday night the 'is-she-isn't-she' debate was ignited again after a teaser for GMA aired during the commercial break for her hit show Scandal.

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Staying mum: Kerry Washington, seen here during a pre-recorded interview which aired on Good Morning America on Friday. The actress didn't address pregnancy rumours, despite anticipation

Staying mum: Kerry Washington, seen here during a pre-recorded interview which aired on Good Morning America on Friday. The actress didn't address pregnancy rumours, despite anticipation

Good causes: Instead Kerry told host Robin Roberts about her involvement in a documentary film, Girl Rising. A plug for the interview, which aired during Scandal on Thursday, teased she would 'share something special'

Good causes: Instead Kerry told host Robin Roberts about her involvement in a documentary film, Girl Rising. A plug for the interview, which aired during Scandal on Thursday, teased she would 'share something special'

It showed Kerry whispering to GMA host Robin Roberts and viewers were encouraged to tune into Friday's show to see the 36-year-old actress 'share something special' on the programme.

As it turned out, Kerry was speaking about her involvement in a new documentary film Girl Rising, which is being screened in communities across the globe today to mark the International Day Of The Girl.

The film shares the plight of nine girls in third world countries and their efforts to get education against all odds.

Washington is among a host of A-list stars narrating the girls' stories; others include Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep and Alicia Keys.

'This is about saving children's lives,' Kerry told Good Morning America.

But on Thursday night, the Twittersphere was ablaze with fresh speculation she was going to address baby rumours.

Expecting? The Twittersphere was abuzz with pregnancy rumours after the teaser for the interview aired, pictured here last week in New York in a loose-fitting dress when she pre-recorded the GMA chat

Expecting? The Twittersphere was abuzz with pregnancy rumours after the teaser for the interview aired, pictured here last week in New York in a loose-fitting dress when she pre-recorded the GMA chat

Raising awareness: Girl Rising is a film documentary telling the real-life story of nine girls in third world countries and their quest to get education against all odds

Raising awareness: Girl Rising is a film documentary telling the real-life story of nine girls in third world countries and their quest to get education against all odds

'Kerry Washington about to announce she pregnant like we don't already know,' wrote user Jeyonce on Thursday after the teaser aired.

'Kerry Washington's definitely pregnant, and i'm sure that's what her big announcement is to come on GMA,' tweeted user Jasmine.

'Kerry Washington we already know you're pregnant girl,' wrote Debb.

Gossip that she was expecting a child first began to circulate when she married in private with just her parents and sister in attendance in June.

Kerry, wed San Francisco 49ers cornerback Nnamdi, 32, in Ohio after dating for a year.

And as she promotes the new season of her show Scandal, Kerry isn't doing much to dispel the gossip, and it seems, has sparked even more.

The star has recently been stepping out in an array of loose-fitting outfits.

Settling down: Gossip that she was expecting a child first began to circulate when she married Nnamdi Asomugha in private with just her parents and sister in attendance last July

Settling down: Gossip that she was expecting a child first began to circulate when she married Nnamdi Asomugha in private with just her parents and sister in attendance last July

So far she has kept mum on the baby question, although in 2010, when she was engaged to actor David Moscow, she told Jet magazine that she was not ready for children.

More recently in July, shortly after her wedding, she told People magazine: ‘I'm blessed in all areas of my life.’

The actress, who plays Capitol Hill crisis management guru Olivia Pope in the hit ABC show, is known to be fiercely protective of her private life.

Adding fuel to fire: Kerry opted for loose-fitting dresses while promoting the new season of her hit show Scandal last week in New York
Adding fuel to fire: Kerry opted for loose-fitting dresses while promoting the new season of her hit show Scandal last week in New York

Adding fuel to fire: Kerry opted for loose-fitting dresses while promoting the new season of her hit show Scandal last week in New York

In October's Glamour magazine, she said: 'I learned through experience that it doesn't work for me to talk about my personal life. I've had earlier times in my career when I did talk about it.

'But I couldn't just turn around and say, "I only want to talk about the good stuff, but not the bad stuff,"' she said.

'So I just thought, "OK, no more,"' she added.

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white people

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Watched Kerry on The Daily Show and she was the white loose dress and she definitely looked like she was hiding a bump under there!!! Congrats Kerry love Scandal! :-)

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she has sexy skin. Not a blemish on it

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it's called make-up.

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There is nothing special about getting pregnant - women have been doing that for thousands of years - get over yourself!

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I will die if she is pregnant. Sad as it is, I cant imagine her with anyone other than fitz. I mean goodby sex scenes in scandal if shes pregnant. :( WHYYYYY??!

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Hope the kid doesn't inherit her awful giant lips. Extremely unattractive!

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...but her lips look nice on her face. I like them anyway.

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@JustMe2, Not everybody wants thin liver lips. Get over yourself!

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So only HER parents were at the wedding?? How private was this wedding not to invite HIS own parents??

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Awww if she pregnant then congrats to her. She's a beautiful woman and a great actress. Im glad that she's finally getting shine after 18 years in the industry.

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Ahh! I hope that means there's going to be an olitz baby too!!!!!

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Uh!Oh! Millie is certainly going to go nuclear on Fitz

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I would love to see Cyrus' reaction when he hears the news.

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