As one chapter of her life comes to a close, Washington says it’ll be hard to say goodbye to her fans, who are known as "Gladiators," a nod to Olivia Pope's ruthless crack team of problem-solvers. These devoted fans have launched the show into a social media phenomenon.
Before her character worked for the White House on the show, Washington herself worked for the Obama administration in real life. She has spoken out about issues like gun control and women’s rights, and addressed the Democratic National Convention.
For seven seasons, fans of the hit ABC drama "Scandal" have followed Kerry Washington as Olivia Pope, a top political fixer who has evolved through plot twist after plot twist. Now, Washington is saying goodbye to her iconic character as the series, which made her a household name, comes to an end.