Dwyane Wade’s wife and actress, Gabrielle Union is a proud friend. Kerry Washington’s illustrious career speaks for itself, but a star that immortalizes her impact is a fitting tribute. The actress was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and among the flurry of congratulatory messages, her friends also joined in. The Bring It On star, who shares the same passion as the 47-year-old, was quick to take to social media to celebrate her friend’s achievement.

Sharing a post of Washington posing at the event on her Instagram story, Union wrote, “DESERVED!! Proud of you, mama,” along with heart emojis. Washington was awarded the 2,796th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her remarkable contributions to television over a career spanning 20 years. 

Reflecting on the honor, Washington revealed that it had long been a dream of her father’s, who not only saw it fulfilled but did so with a front seat at the event. Both of her parents, Earl and Valerie Washington, were in attendance to celebrate the moment.

“It was kind of a bucket list achievement for my dad. I think it was something my dad had always dreamed of and asked me about, and so it was really special to be able to be here today to share this moment with my parents and to have them be here with me,” the Scandal actress told People magazine.

Away from being an actress, like Union, Kerry also has an author tag to her name for her memoir, Thicker Than Water. And when she was on tour for the same, Union had chimed in for support. Taking to social media, she shared a heartfelt message to promote and celebrate her friend. “I’m gonna try not to cry!!! Make sure to grab your tickets! You don?t want to miss this!?” Union wrote.

While she lost a role to her friend, Union never hesitates to cheer her on.

Gabrielle Union and Kerry Washington were up for the same role

After making her debut with Our Song, Washington has continued to serve her best with versatile roles. She was also nominated for two Golden Globe Awards. The Last King of Scotland actress was Emmy-nominated for her role in the HBO film Confirmation. She also received a nomination for her portrayal of Olivia Pope in Scandal. Yes, the role of Pope.

It was the same role Union had auditioned for. Her comments, “I was told I didn’t get the part because, ‘She’s just prettier than you,'” were believed to be directed towards this instance. However, the connection true or not, Union’s support for the Primetime Emmy Award-winning actress makes it evident that there’s no clash. 

While Union couldn’t attend the Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony, she did make sure to make good use of her social media handles. Meanwhile, Scandal creator Shonda Rhimes was present at the event. 

Speaking of her friend and colleague, Rhimes said, “She does it all with this determination and this grace and she’s joyful about it. She is a star. She’s a bright star who lights up our world … Kerry doesn’t just shine for herself, she shares her light with anyone who needs it.”

In Washington’s words, it’s a full circle moment for her.