Meet Isabelle Amarachi Asomugha, Kerry Washington's Daughter Who Was Named in Honor of Her Grandmother

Kerry Washington's daughter, Isabelle Amarachi Asomugha, is her mother's biggest motivation. Isabelle is the actress's eldest child, named after a special person in her family.

Even though Isabelle's mom is a famous and successful actress, she said her daughter encourages her to do better. While celebrating International Women's day in 2022, Isabelle's mom talked about raising her daughter and being a girl mom.

In an interview, the "Scandal" star actress, who shares two kids with her husband Caleb Kelechi Asomugha, stated that as a girl mom, she always wants to do better and be there for her daughter.

Isabelle Can Hardly Be Seen Anywhere

Isabelle was born on April 21, 2014, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Isabelle's mother kept her birth a secret for almost two weeks and didn't announce it until it was revealed through the tabloids.

Isabelle's mom, who prefers staying private about her personal life, revealed during an interview on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" the meaning behind her daughter's name, Isabelle Amarachi Asomugha. The 45-year-old actress said she felt blessed to be a mom and named her daughter after her grandmother.

Even though Isabelle's mom is a well-known actress, she prefers keeping her children out of the spotlight. Although she has a massive following on social media, she rarely shares photos of her kids.

Washington announced that she is a mom of three during an interview with Craig Melvin.

The BET award winner confessed that she gets moments where she feels tempted to post photos of her kids on social media. But she resists the temptation by uploading the images to her private Instagram account or sending the pictures to her parents.

Both Isabelle's Parents Are Famous

Although Isabelle stays out of the spotlight, both her parents have high-profile careers. Isabelle's parents, Washington and Nnamdi, married in 2013 in a private ceremony attended by close family and friends. Despite the couple being in the limelight, the two have kept their relationship private.

Before Isabelle's dad ventured into acting, he played football for 11 years. He played the cornerback positions for Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, and the San Francisco 49ers.

After playing the sport for many years, Isabelle's dad announced his retirement from the NFL in 2013. He is now an actor and producer and hopes that someday, he and his wife will work on a project together.

Isabelle's family likes participating in outdoor activities, including swimming. Isabelle's mom once said her husband joked about her swimming skills and said that if she had to do a DNA test, it would show she was 11% mermaid. She said that her kids are also good swimmers.

In 2020, Isabelle's mom spoke about parenthood and stated that she teaches her kids many things, including the world around them, especially racism. She said that her kids were learning more about Africa, its cultural value, and its rich humanity at the time. Washington has taught her kids how to celebrate Black identity and Black lives.

Isabelle Is Not the Only Child in the Family

Kerry Washington's daughter Isabelle Amarachi Asomugha isn't the actress' only child; she has other siblings. Her younger brother, Caleb Kelechi Asomugha, was born on October 5, 2016.

Isabelle also has an older half-sibling, her father's child from his previous relationship. Washington announced that she is a mom of three during an interview with Craig Melvin. When Melvin referred to her as a mom of two, the celebrated actress corrected him and stated she's a mother of three.

The announcement surprised fans on social media, with some wondering if she and her husband had another child secretly. However, a source close to the family confirmed that Washington has a stepchild.