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Allison Janney Says Bradley Whitford Is Still 'Family to Me' 20 Years After Wrapping The West Wing

Allison Janney opened up about her relationship with 'The West Wing' costar Bradley Whitford. She told PEOPLE he's 'family to' her. The pair are set to reunite on 'The Diplomat.'

From left: Martin Sheen, Richard Schiff, Allison Janney, Bradley Whitford, Moira Kelly, John Spencer and Rob Lowe in 1999.Steve Schapiro/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Back in February, Janney joked to PEOPLE that their closeness actually made it tough to play a couple in The Diplomat. In October, The Diplomat showrunner Debora Cahn explained that she was originally concerned about casting Janney on the series because of her West Wing credentials.

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