It’s not every day that you get to hear from someone like Kerry Washington about what really matters to her as a mom. The star of "Scandal" recently shared some heartfelt thoughts on why she’s so protective of her children. Let’s dive into what she had to say about raising her kids away from the public eye, and why that’s so important to her.

Why Kerry Washington Keeps Her Kids Out of the Spotlight

Let’s face it, Kerry Washington is a household name, but she doesn’t want her kids to be. In a candid conversation with InStyle for their March cover story, the 43-year-old actress opened up about her journey through motherhood. She emphasized that shielding her children from the public eye isn’t about locking them away from the world—it’s about giving them a normal life. "These are their lives," Kerry said. "It's not about pulling a Rapunzel and hiding them away in a castle from the world—we don’t want to do that."

Kerry went on to explain that she has been "really, really vigilant" about keeping her kids out of the public eye. She wants to ensure they grow up without the pressures that come with being in the spotlight. In today’s world of social media, where every move can be scrutinized, Kerry is determined to protect her children from exploitation. "I think any parent would want to keep kids from a situation that causes them to feel scared," she added. "I don’t want them to be exploited, particularly in this social media world."

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A Day in the Life: Fun-Filled Family Outings

Even though Kerry doesn’t share glimpses of her family life on social media, she did let the world in on some of their favorite activities. If you’re imagining a life full of luxury and glitz, think again. For Kerry and her family, it’s all about simple pleasures. "My husband teased me that if I did the [DNA test] 23andMe, it would come back 11 percent mermaid," Kerry joked. "My kids are the same way. They’re just fish."

She described how much her family loves spending time in the water, whether it’s swimming, splashing around, or just enjoying the beach. These moments are precious to Kerry, and they give her kids a chance to be kids—without the added pressure of being in the public eye.

Privacy Has Always Been a Priority

For Kerry, maintaining privacy in her personal life isn’t something new. Fans have long known that she values her personal space. When she welcomed her daughter Isabelle in 2014, she went to great lengths to keep her pregnancy and due date a secret. "Every Thursday within three weeks of my daughter Isabelle’s due date, I loaded up pre-tweets based on the episodes and what I would want to say," she revealed to The Edit in March 2015. "I figured that if I went completely silent on social media, then people would know I was in the hospital!"

This clever strategy allowed Kerry to keep her private life, well, private. It’s a testament to how seriously she takes her family’s privacy, even when it comes to something as personal as childbirth.

The Temptation to Share

Of course, there are moments when Kerry feels the urge to share pictures of her adorable children with the world. But she resists that temptation, choosing instead to share those special moments with a smaller, more intimate circle. In an interview with Sunday Today’s Willie Geist in November 2019, Kerry explained her approach. "I have moments where I take pictures or videos of one of my three amazing kids and I wanna post it online, and I tend to just send it to my parents or my shrink instead," she said with a laugh. "I’m like, ‘My kids are so cute and I don’t wanna post about them, so look at how cute they are!’"

This balance between sharing her joy and protecting her children’s privacy is something Kerry clearly values deeply. It’s a reminder that even celebrities want their kids to grow up without the weight of fame on their shoulders.