Kerry Washington received death threats after Obama speech

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Press Trust of India Los Angeles
Last Updated : May 31 2013 | 8:21 AM IST
Actress Kerry Washington had to steer clear of Twitter and Facebook after speaking at the Democratic National Convention last year in support of President Barack Obama because Republican fans of her TV series 'Scandal' wanted her dead.
The 36-year-old, who has never backed down from her political beliefs, found some of the backlash from her DNC appearance a little hard to stomach, said The Hollywood Reporter.
"Our show has a very active life on Twitter and Facebook, but I couldn't go near any of it because there were threats to my life, sexism and racism. It was shocking that me speaking at a convention incited all this anger. Thank God for block on Twitter!
"People were disagreeing with my views, which I totally think is great. I would never block somebody for disagreeing with me. But the threats to my life... That's not so good.
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First Published: May 31 2013 | 8:21 AM IST

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