Get the latest gossip

Kerry Washington Once Called White House About ‘Scandal’ Role


Following her 2012-'18 run as Olivia Pope on ABC's 'Scandal', Kerry Washington revealed she called the White House after landing the role.

While reminiscing about her starring role as Olivia Pope on Scandal, the 2x Golden Globe nominee revealed that she made a call to the White House after landing the part in Shonda Rhimes ‘ ABC drama. Washington starred as crisis management expert Olivia Pope on the Shondaland series for its seven-season run on ABC from 2012 to 2018. Bush’s administration press aide Judy Smith, who served on the series as a co-executive producer.

Get the Android app

Or read this on Deadline

Read more on:

Photo of Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington

Photo of White House

White House

Related news:

News photo

Flavor Flav Reflects on Playing Piano at the White House: ‘I Hope I Made My Family Proud’

News photo

Christmas Comes Early For Kerry Washington, Elisabeth Moss, Vince Vaughn & Keke Palmer With $109M In Gift-Wrapped California Tax Incentives

News photo

Flavor Flav in Yuletide Mode With Joe & Jill Biden at White House Xmas Party