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Washington on Imperfect Women: Embracing Human Flaws
20 Mar
Summary
- Simpson Street seeks unique cultural stories with universal themes.
- Kerry Washington believes perfectionism is a defect of character.
- Imperfect Women explores betrayal and the presentation of self.
Simpson Street Productions, co-founded by Kerry Washington and Pilar Savone, prioritizes producing stories that explore universal human experiences through specific cultural contexts. This philosophy guided their selection of the Apple TV thriller 'Imperfect Women,' based on Araminta Hall's novel.
The series centers on a decades-long friendship between three women, using a murder mystery to examine themes of guilt, love, and betrayal. Washington highlighted that while characters may desire belonging and love, their pursuit can lead to betraying their own truths, a common human struggle born from the fear of losing loved ones.
Washington also shared her personal evolution in understanding perfectionism, once viewing it as a goal but now recognizing it as a character defect. She expressed excitement about promoting the concept of 'perfect imperfection' through 'Imperfect Women,' where human flaws are undeniable and universally relatable.
Savone explained Simpson Street's evolving strategy, which now involves collaborating with 20th Television executives to put their distinctive stamp on projects already slated for production. While early projects were driven purely by personal passion, the current focus is on aligning with their production deal and finding resonant material.
