Kerry Washington set the gold standard in Oscar de la Renta on Monday night for the opening night of “The Whoopi Monologues” at New York City’s Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater.

The “Scandal” alum, who was styled by duo Rob Zangardi and Mariel Haenn, wore a gilded dress from the fashion house’s fall 2026 collection. Washington’s strapless dress featured a fitted silhouette with an A-line skirt and midi hemline.

The design of the gold dress created a spiral, fanned effect with slight ombré elements and fringe illusion work. Washington’s dress was further augmented with more gold elements, including her Jimmy Choo metallic gold pumps.

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