Scandal is an American political thriller television series starring Kerry Washington. Created by Shonda Rhimes, it aired on ABC from April 5, 2012, until April 19, 2018, for 124 episodes over seven seasons. Kerry Washington's character, Olivia Pope, is partially based on former George H. W. Bush administration press aide Judy Smith, who serves as a co-executive producer.
Shonda Rhimes is the creator, writer and executive producer of Scandal.
The series focuses on the story of Olivia Pope, portrayed by Kerry Washington.
Henry Ian Cusick did not return for the second season. In Season 4 he made a guest appearance as Stephen Finch.
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Kerry Marisa Washington is an American actress. She gained wide public recognition for starring as crisis management expert Olivia Pope in the ABC drama series Scandal (2012–2018). For her role, she was twice nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series and once for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama. Her portrayal of Anita Hill in the HBO television political thriller film Confirmation (2016), and her role as Mia Warren in the Hulu miniseries Little Fires Everywhere (2020), both earned nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie.
Washington in 2013
Washington at the New York premiere of She Hate Me in 2004
Washington at the French premiere of Django Unchained in 2013
Washington (right) and husband Nnamdi Asomugha campaigning in October 2020 for Joe Biden