Kerry Washington to host ‘Saturday Night Live’ on November 2nd

theGRIO REPORT - Although best known for her dramatic roles, Washington has shown her comedic chops in movies like 'Peeples' and 'I Think I Love My Wife'...

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In the midst of ongoing debate about diversity (or the lack thereof) on the cast of Saturday Night Live, comes the news that Scandal star Kerry Washington will be hosting the show for the first time on November 2nd.

Although best known for her dramatic roles, Washington has shown her comedic chops in movies like Peeples and I Think I Love My Wife.

SNL, which is currently in its 38th season, has been under fire for not featuring any people of color among its six new cast members.

Black comedian Kenan Thompson, a veteran of the show, has argued that producers have had trouble finding African-American women who are “ready” to perform on SNL.

Washington will be joined by musical guest Eminem, making his sixth appearance on the show.

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