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30 'Scandal' Facts Every True Fan Would Know

Cosmopolitan

April 21, 2018 at 8:00 AM

Many of the show's storylines (especially in early seasons) were based on real-life events.

The show is based on the life of a real-life fixer: Judy Smith.

Taraji P. Henson and Gabrielle Union were considered for the role of Olivia.

Connie Britton was also a contender for the role of Olivia.

Shonda Borrowed From her <i>Grey's Anatomy</i> Cast

The cast had some weird traditions.

Olivia's red wine habit led to a spike in sales at Crate and Barrel.

<i>Scandal</i> fans don't always have the best boundaries.

The series relied on extra-long scripts, so actors were told to talk fast.

Airing Olivia's abortion was a battle with the network.

Kerry Washington's casting instantly made history.

The show's twists and turns were less planned out than you might think.

Shonda Rhimes thought long and hard about making President Grant a Republican.

Kerry Washington would not have done the series if the president had been played by an African American actor.

The show inspired a fashion line.

Scott Foley made farting noises on set.

<i>Scandal</i> had a surprisingly strong Britney Spears connection.

The cast didn't always LOVE <i>Scandal</i>'s twists.

Josh Malina was an on-set prankster.

Joe Morton was a big fan before he was cast.

The Obamas watched the show.

The cast agrees that Guillermo Díaz was least like his <i>Scandal</i> character.

Ava DuVernay made history on the <i>Scandal</i> set.

Shonda Rhimes can be a bit of a tease.

<i>Scandal</i> was responsible for the return of "appointment" TV.

Many of the cast members have also directed episodes.

Olivia's clothing colors were chosen intentionally.

Mellie's season-five filibuster was more accurate than you might think.

The actors take off-set activism seriously.

Kerry Washington will miss Olivia Pope every bit as much as you will.

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