Kerry Washington Revisits ‘Scandal’ Moments on ‘Call Her Daddy’

Kerry Washington recently appeared on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast, where she revisited memorable moments from her iconic role as Olivia Pope in “Scandal.” The actress discussed the show’s steamy romance scenes with co-star Tony Goldwyn and addressed the persistent rumors about a potential reboot, even playfully referencing fan theories about actors Chase Infiniti and Tyriq Withers playing Olivia and Fitz’s fictional children.

Recalling ‘Scandal’s’ Most Memorable Moments

Washington reflected on the significance of portraying Olivia Pope, a powerful political fixer, and acknowledged the show’s famously steamy scenes with President Fitzgerald Grant, played by Tony Goldwyn. When host Alex Cooper suggested calling Goldwyn to reminisce about their on-screen chemistry, Washington shared her personal favorite moment: their first encounter in Vermont, describing the setting as “beyond dreamy.”

The conversation took a humorous turn as Washington called Goldwyn live on the podcast. Caught slightly off guard, Goldwyn responded playfully, “Should I say, ‘Uh-oh?’” The two then revisited some of their most “wild” scenes, including “having sex in an electrical closet” and a memorable “baptism” moment, with Washington laughing, “We were such bad people.” Goldwyn shared that his favorite scene was a quieter, yet still charged, moment in Olivia Pope’s apartment.

No ‘Scandal’ Reboot, But the Universe Lives On

Addressing the question on every “Scandal” fan’s mind, Washington definitively stated that a reboot is not currently happening. However, she embraced the ongoing fan joke about actors Chase Infiniti and Tyriq Withers potentially playing Olivia and Fitz’s children, even revealing they have started a “family text thread.” “This is like the joke that will not die and I love it so much,” Washington said, noting the uncanny resemblance between Withers and her own smile, and Tariq and Goldwyn’s. “It’s so absurd.”

While a formal reboot seems unlikely, the “Scandal” universe remains vibrant through these fan theories, throwback stories, and the actors’ continued connection. Withers expressed his readiness to “handle” the role if a reboot were to happen, channeling Olivia Pope’s iconic confidence. Infiniti, honored alongside Washington at the Essence Black Women In Hollywood event, remained more mysterious about a potential reboot, simply saying “we’ll see.”

• Kerry Washington appeared on the ‘Call Her Daddy’ podcast to discuss ‘Scandal’.
• She reminisced about steamy scenes with co-star Tony Goldwyn, calling their Vermont encounter a favorite.
• Washington denied rumors of a ‘Scandal’ reboot but embraced fan theories about actors playing Olivia and Fitz’s children.
• She revealed that she, Goldwyn, Infiniti, and Withers have started a “family text thread.”
• The ‘Scandal’ universe continues to thrive through fan engagement and the actors’ ongoing connection.