http://www.eonline.com/news/622377/kerry-washington-speaks-out-over-skin-lightening-controversy-on-instyle-cover

The magazine blames its cover lighting for the Scandal star's lightened skin, adding that Washington's skin wasn't lightened. Meanwhile, Washington tweeted: "Beautiful statement. Thank u 4 opening this convo. Its an important 1 that needs to be had.