In her memoir, “Thicker Than Water,” Emmy-nominated actress Kerry Washington opens up about finding out that the man she had called “father” all of her life was not her biological father.
Wasgington’s parents did not tell her until finding out she would be appearing on an episode of the PBS series “Finding Your Roots” with Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr., her father began experiencing panic attacks.
In this clip, Karen Hunter and Dr. Robin Smith discuss the shocking revelation.
About Dr. Robin Smith
Warm and wise, nonjudgmental yet no-nonsense, Dr. Robin is a licensed psychologist who draws from her professional and personal experiences to help others transform adversity into purpose and power. She brings a uniquely healing and fearlessly truthful perspective to society’s most daunting social justice and mental health issues: from systemic racism and racial violence, to grief and loss, to discrimination based on gender and sexual orientation, to recovering and rebounding as a nation after the devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A media personality and bestselling author, Dr. Robin was first introduced to viewers worldwide during her years as the on-air therapist for The Oprah Winfrey Show. Today, she is an in-demand thought leader who partners with Fortune 500 companies and distinguished organizations—delivering transformative programs and presentations. She convenes inclusive spaces where people of differing backgrounds can cultivate a sense of belonging and remember their common humanity.
