Kerry Washington dazzles in shimmering black trench coat as she heads to Today

Kerry Washington was the picture of autumn perfection in New York on Monday.

The 41-year-old stunner was promoting her new play American Son and during a stop at the Today Show, she casually slipped in that she has three children, not two, as was previously believed.

The Scandal alum is set to star in an emotional stage production about an interracial couple who goes in search of answers after their son goes missing.

Fall fabulous: Kerry Washington looked casual and chic for the chilly autumn temperatures in New York as she headed out of the Today Show

During her segment on the show there was a bit of confusion over how many children the star has.

The moment came when the host began a question with the phrase ‘you’re a mother of two.’

‘I am a mother of three,’ Kerry corrected.

The host quickly apologized and went on with the segment but some fans were understandably confused. 

One fan tweeted: ‘Mother of THREE…..? When did this happen?!? I need answers!’ 

The actress and her husband Nnamdi Asomugha tied the knot in 2013 and have just two children together, Isabelle, four, and Caleb, two.

What? The actress corrected the Today Show host when he said she was a mother of two, saying she has three children

What? The actress corrected the Today Show host when he said she was a mother of two, saying she has three children

Sources: A source told E! News after the segment that Kerry actually has a stepchild

Sources: A source told E! News after the segment that Kerry actually has a stepchild

A source told E! News, however, that ‘Kerry has a stepchild.’

Back when the couple got married, there were whispers that Nnamdi had a child from a previous relationship and it sounds like the star all but confirmed it.

Kerry was spotted leaving the show on a brisk fall morning in a pair of tailored boot cut jeans that were long enough to cover her shoes.

New project: The star is out in New York promoting her new stage drama American Son

New project: The star is out in New York promoting her new stage drama American Son

Statement piece: The Scandal star stunned in a statement coat made of a shimmering black material

Simple chic: The rest of Kerry's look was simple and elegant

Statement piece: The Scandal alum stunned in a statement coat made of a shimmering black material

The mother of three donned a simple black crew neck sweater with a small bow detail over her heart that was knitted into the fabric.

Over the look she wore a stunning statement trench coat made of a textured patent leather material.

Waves of brunette locks framed Kerry’s flawless face with one side tucked behind her ear revealing a pair of silvery hoop earrings.

Simple is best: The actress wore just a simple pair of hoop earrings with the fall look

Simple is best: The actress wore just a simple pair of hoop earrings with the fall look

'One of the most challenging projects I've ever taken on:' Kerry said her new play is unlike anything she's ever done in the past

‘One of the most challenging projects I’ve ever taken on:’ Kerry said her new play is unlike anything she’s ever done in the past

Pre-show: Before heading into 30 Rock, the star was fresh faced and relatively makeup free

Pre-show: Before heading into 30 Rock, the star was fresh faced and relatively makeup free

On her signature pouty lips, the Shondaland veteran rocked a bold poppy toned lipstick which was applied before she stepped on the set of the morning show.

As Kerry arrived at 30 Rock, coffee in hand, her lips were left their natural tone.  

Kerry has been making the rounds to promote American Son, which is still in previews.

‘It’s definitely, for me, one of the most challenging projects I’ve ever taken on as an actor,’ she said on Today. 

Feeling the love: Busy Phillipps came out to support Washington for her stage performance

Brava! Zendaya posed with the star backstage after a performance while the show was in previews

Feeling the love: Friends Busy Phillipps and Zendaya came out to support Washington for her stage performance

It's handled: Scandal star George Newbern came out to show his former colleague some love

It’s handled: Scandal star George Newbern came out to show his former colleague some love

‘It’s very special to me. It’s a really beautiful play about parenting and about love and about identity and race.’

The Emmy nominee has been getting a ton of support from some of her famous friends who’ve been coming to see the show in previews.

Busy Phillipps, Zoe Kravitz and even her former Scandal costar George Newbern came to cheer on the star. 

American Son officially opens October 30 and is slated for a 16 week run. 

Opening night: American Son opens on Broadway on October 30 for a 16 week run

Opening night: American Son opens on Broadway on October 30 for a 16 week run

 

 

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