Feeling patriotic? Kerry Washington displays her lithe legs in red, white and blue mini dress on The Tonight Show

By Karen Mizoguchi for MailOnline

Her hit suspense drama Scandal returns for its fourth season on Thursday.

And ahead of the season premiere, actress Kerry Washington stopped by 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City to chat with Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday.

The 37-year-old dressed in patriotic colours while displaying her lithe legs in a thigh-skimming frock for the television appearance.

Busy mom: Ahead of the season premiere of her hit show Scandal, actress Kerry Washington stopped by 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City to chat with Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday

Busy mom: Ahead of the season premiere of her hit show Scandal, actress Kerry Washington stopped by 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City to chat with Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday

The star has been very busy promoting the upcoming season premiere of Scandal, titled Randy, Red, Superfreak And Julia, and has been turning heads in multiple outfits.

For the Tonight Show appearance, Kerry opted for a white and blue short sleeved patterned Preen Resort 2015 dress with a red stripe across her midriff serving as a makeshift belt.

She matched the scarlet detail with coordinating Christian Louboutin high heels and subtle makeup on her flawless skin.

Born in the USA: Kerry opted for a white and blue short sleeved patterned dress with a red stripe across her midriff serving as a makeshift belt

Born in the USA: Kerry opted for a white and blue short sleeved patterned dress with a red stripe across her midriff serving as a makeshift belt

Stunning: The 37-year-old displayed subtle makeup on her flawless skin

Stunning: The 37-year-old displayed subtle makeup on her flawless skin

Kerry
Kerry

Olivia Pope approved? The Scandal star matched the scarlet detail on her dress with coordinating high heels

The mother-of-one has kept her lips sealed for the most part regarding details on the latest season. 

But Kerry did reveal during her stint on the Tonight Show that in the first episode viewers will see where exactly her character Olivia Pope has disappeared to.

Fans, who call themselves Gladiators, last saw Olivia getting on a plane as she jetted off to an undisclosed location with her on-off beau Jake Ballard, portrayed by actor Scott Foley. 

 

Box of Lies: Jimmy Fallon asked Kerry to play one of his favorite games Box Of Lies, where celebrity guests must guess whether he is telling the truth or making up a fib about the contents in each surprise box

Box of Lies: Jimmy Fallon asked Kerry to play one of his favorite games Box Of Lies, where celebrity guests must guess whether he is telling the truth or making up a fib about the contents in each surprise box

Victory or defeat? The pair was unable to see each other's boxes and were blocked with a black wall in between them

Victory or defeat? The pair was unable to see each other's boxes and were blocked with a black wall in between them

Earlier that morning, Kerry did her best to look fresh for each of her scheduled TV appearances before arriving to the Tonight Show.

She looked stunning in a yellow Giles dress for Good Morning America and then made a quick change for Live! With Kelly And Michael with a flattering pink Stella McCartney frock.

All the dresses showed off her beautiful post-baby figure. She and her NFL player husband Nnamdi Asomugha welcomed daughter Isabelle to the world on April 21.

Behind-the-scenes: The actress shared a backstage photo of herself getting hair and makeup touch ups before going on stage for The Tonight Show

Behind-the-scenes: The actress shared a backstage photo of herself getting hair and makeup touch ups before going on stage for The Tonight Show

Quick change artist: Kerry looked stunning in a yellow dress for Good Morning America while for Live! With Kelly And Michael she flattered in a pink frock
Quick change artist: Kerry looked stunning in a yellow dress for Good Morning America while for Live! With Kelly And Michael she flattered in a pink frock

Quick change artist: Kerry looked stunning in a yellow dress for Good Morning America while for Live! With Kelly And Michael she flattered in a pink frock

 

 

 

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