Photos: Hasty Pudding Celebrates Woman Of The Year Kerry Washington

January 28, 2016

WBUR Newsroom

Kerry Washington was the center of attention in Harvard Square Thursday afternoon, as she was honored as Hasty Pudding Theatricals' Woman of the Year.

Washington, who plays Olivia Pope on the hit television show "Scandal," was paraded through the square before a roast was held in her honor and she was awarded the "Pudding Pot" at Farkas Hall — Hasty Pudding’s home since 1888.

Here are some photos of the day's festivities:

Actress Kerry Washington, Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals' Woman of the Year, is kissed by actors in drag, Robert Fitzpatrick, left, and David Sheynberg, right, as she is paraded through the streets of Harvard Square Thursday. (Elise Amendola/AP) — Actress Kerry Washington, Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals' Woman of the Year, is kissed by actors in drag as she is paraded through the streets of Harvard Square Thursday. (Elise Amendola/AP)

Washington plays Olivia Pope on the hit television show “Scandal,” which is in its fourth season. (Elise Amendola/AP) — (Elise Amendola/AP)

According to a press release from Hasty Pudding announcing the award, Washington is the first African-American woman to headline a network TV drama since 1974. (Elise Amendola/AP) — (Elise Amendola/AP)

Washington was treated to the Harvard group’s traditional Woman of the Year celebration: a parade through Harvard Square followed by a roast in Washington’s honor. (Elise Amendola/AP) — (Elise Amendola/AP)

Hasty Pudding has been handing out its Woman of the Year award since 1951. Last year, actress Amy Poehler got the honor. (Elise Amendola/AP) — (Elise Amendola/AP)

During her roast, Washington threw a glass of wine in the face of an actor playing Donald Trump. (Elise Amendola/AP)

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Photos: Hasty Pudding Celebrates Woman Of The Year Kerry Washington

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