Washington will next appear in Ben Affleck’s Animals. Her other film credits include Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, Shadow Force, The Prom, Cars 3, Django Unchained, Ray, The Last King of Scotland, Save the Last Dance and Fantastic Four.

 “Kerry Washington has created a singular connection with audiences and colleagues throughout her career. From Olivia Pope in Scandal to Eleanor in Imperfect Women, she brings fierce intelligence, emotional depth, and grace to every performance. At the same time, through her work as a producer and the visionary leadership of her company, Simpson Street, Kerry has championed bold, socially resonant storytelling across television, film, audio, and theater, expanding opportunities for new voices and stories,” Jeffrey Sharp, executive director of The Gotham Film & Media Institute, said in a statement. “The Gotham is honored to recognize Kerry with the Spotlight Tribute in celebration of an artist whose work, both in front of and behind the camera, continues to leave a profound mark on the industry and the culture.”