But emotionally, we were all silent afterward; like, What just happened?!. Its a quiet and unremarkable appointment that we go to, and we take care of our bodies, and then we go do whatever else we have to do, and we go home feeling better about the things weve gained from making empowered choices about our lives, far more than we feel upset about the loss of the things we didnt choose. Is there hope for them down the line or can they only work out once his presidency is over? shut down the government! Olivia knew the choice that she wanted to make and I have a feeling she has no regrets about the actions that she took. This episode was such a timely and important one for Planned Parenthood, and it isnt the first time a Shonda Rhimes series or Scandal itself has featured an abortion. How do you think Fitz, who recently lost his son, would feel about Olivias abortion? Greys Anatomy explored the subject when Sandra Ohs Cristina Yang has an abortion in season eight because she and then-husband, Owen (Kevin McKidd), did not agree on having children. His connection with Cyrus (Jeff Perry), even thought they tried to patch things up, that trust is fundamentally compromised. The following notable deaths in the United States occurred in 2023.Names are reported under the date of death, in alphabetical order as set out in WP:NAMESORT.A typical entry reports information in the following sequence: Name, age, country of citizenship at birth and subsequent nationality (if applicable), what subject was noted for, year of birth (if known), and reference. She has that thing where when you run away from a commitment or obligation, theres that initial sense of, Im free! Fitz may be in a lot of denial here especially given all the grief he has suffered but he means it.. It was her decision and hers alone, so Rhimes may not feel it necessary to drudge the whole thing up again. Is there hope for them down the line or can they only work out once his presidency is over? Yellowstone's Kelly Reilly Offers Explanation For Her PaleyFest Absence, American Idol's Top 10 Revealed Live, Following Pair of Brutal Eliminations, Morning Show Renewed for Season 4 Plus, Find Out When Season 3 Will Air, Time100: The World's Most Influential People, Felicity Dj Vu on The Diplomat? "He got beyond the fact that her father was responsible for murdering his son," Goldwyn explained. Truthfully, we got on a roller-coaster ever Thursday night with our emotions, so I'm good, thanks. Scandal Kerry Washington Abortion - H 2016, [Warning: This story contains spoilers from Thursdays season five finale of ABCs Scandal.]. Fitz is certainly not blameless in this but I think Olivia's fear is a huge part of this. I'd say 90 percent. And more importantly, she didn't have to just like she didn't have to tell Fitz that she was pregnant, which she obviously chose not to do shortly before ending their relationship. There's always been Mellie and/or Olivia as this other yin and yang. It was not what I expected with Olivia and Fitz. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Cond Nast. How much more will Scandal explore Planned Parenthood and abortion storyline going forward? Fitz may have been replaced by a couch (Laughs.) Shonda doesn't make polemic arguments; she's not sending messages. 2023 Cond Nast. People have very strong and justifiable views on both sides of the question. Fitz would be positively devastated if he ever discovered what Olivia did. So why can't we have more abortion storylines storyblips might be a more accurate descriptor on TV? Im happy that you have fallen in love with Fitz, because that is the journey that Olivia went on. But he did so kind of from the right place; he was trying to take control of the situation. Its a really interesting choice [for them to break up]. Olivias frustration with her position in the White House intensified as she watched Sen. Mellie Grant (Bellamy Young) work tirelessly to support Planned Parenthood (in the latest Scandal episode that delivered a timely message). Not only does he not have a partner, he's utterly alone. However it looks like, if it brings sheer joy and peace, I'm in.". Previous Next Scandal TV You May Also Like TV "Bel-Air"'s Creator, Showrunner Break Down the Bombshell Moments in Season 2's Emotional. Olivia calls Fitz an ineffectual president and believes the White House is a cage. But it felt surprisingly fine to be reminded of that, and the fineness of remembering reminded me of the fineness of it happening, and to see Olivia going through that, and to see the whole thing framed in a way that didn't remind me that I was "supposed" to feel ripped apart by that particular moment in my medical history. But he is willing to sacrifice anything for her happiness. Darby Stanchfield said "I'd like to be Papa Pope for a day," to which Goldwyn joked that her character is "headed in that direction." JAKE TAKES CARE OF BUSINESS | Jake is still hot on Rowans trail, and knows that following Russell and Tom (whos under orders to find Rowan or die) will eventually lead to Papa Pope himself. I [didn't] know what to do. We talk about it a lot.. I think everything would lead us to believe that Fitz would be ethically pro-life, even if he has a progressive bend like George Bush Sr. But the bigger thing is not a political question; the bigger thing here is the emotional [impact].. Though Fitz and Olivia are done for the time being, Rhimes stressed that Scandal is more than just the Olitz relationship. Because make no mistake, Fitz would not take this news well. The episode ends with Olivia, bags packed, moving out of the White House and poised to celebrate Christmas with a big glass of red wine on a brand new couch in her apartment, alone. Part of deeply loving someone is a predisposition to see the world through their eyes and this is a huge moment for Fitz. She went in and did it with no emotion. I want her to be whole. But as Mellie eventually starts to falter under the strain of holding court on the Senate floor she needs to pee, badly! "She sees a lot in him as the moral compass that she was in season one and two. Shonda talks about the White House being this prison and cage and how horrible it is. I know what I want. During Thursday's season finale, President Fitzgerald Grant ( Tony Goldwyn) found out that his former flame Olivia Pope (Kerry Washington) had a Christmastime abortion. She fell in love, got the fantasy and she discovered the fantasy was not real. The finale also left viewers to decide if Olivia and Fitz (Tony Goldwyn) got their happy ending and life of jam-making in Vermont. It's not a paint by numbers. An abortion is a procedure to end a pregnancy. I think it would be, next to the death of his son, the most gutting news he could get and frankly I dont know how hed recover from that. Because for Olivia, that's what it was: Her choice, and she didn't justify it. Is this breakup something that Olivia and Fitz can come back from? Really?! Roman Polanski, 89, and Samantha Geimer, 60, were seen beaming in a recent photo taken in Paris - 45 years after he raped her. Youre the biggest bitch I know, Liv muses, dont tell me you cant do this. At last, Mellie triumphantly runs out the clock on the bill, even earning a handshake (which she rejects) from cranky Senator Moskowitz. I was really impressed with the boldness of it; Shonda never fails to amaze me with her fierceness. (Also, there are a lot of spoilers below, but this is not your first day on the Internet, so you should know that by now.). None of this is to say that Olivia's abortion was cast in some casual, glowy, unwrinkled-white-hat light. For Olivia, the breaking free of that, while painful, was the first step toward realizing that she was not who she was meant to be. But that's not to say that it would ruin any chance of Olitz getting back together, at least not in this actor's eyes. What ever Fitz has done wrong, what ever mistakes Fitz made or overreaching he did, they could have made a go of this. IMO, Olivia doesn't need to tell Fitz IF she doesn't ever intend to be with him again, (in which case she should stay away from the Oval office and stop offering unsolicited advice) Because in a completely unexpected moment, Olivia had an abortion on Scandal , and although it was an incredibly controversial move by the show and Shondaland, it was also a truly awesome one. I somehow feel as though his reaction wouldn't be all that understanding. But now that Scandal is gearing up to return, I'm starting to wonder if this secret (like most secrets on this show) will ever find its way to the surface. The two trade barbs about their upbringing. To be clear about "falling apart," Olivia didn't. She did not break up with Fitz because she was f*cked up in the head about her abortion. How will we see both Olivia and Fitz deal with the aftermath of their break-up? Everyone else, you may proceed. and drops him off at home, where Jake (!) all while [freaking out].". But his feelings for Olivia defy logic. 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved. I was in the phase of budding adulthood where you essentially just roleplay what youve been taught adults do. Look what hes forgiving her for and what hes overlooked, in terms of her bailing out on this supposed marriage they were going to have by making a deal with the man who murdered his son, with the father who has tormented her her entire life. But that's not all we learned. Boom. She's very real to me, which will make me sound crazy, but I almost feel like my job is toallow her to be who she is. Fitz blasts her as being more manipulative than Mellie. And when they spiral, they finally tell the truth. In possibly related news, a familiar face returns during Thursdays episode, which screened ahead of the panel, that will surely raise some eyebrows. Added Rhimes: "I think everybody is evolving this season. Why does it feel so necessary to make an abortion something tragic and terrifying and shameful? TGIT returns Feb. 11 on ABC. Scandal: Will Fitz ever find out about the abortion? November 19 2015, 7:00 PM PST, Stop reading now if you have yet to watch tonights Scandal fall finale. She's progressive politically but she really does these things because they're important to talk about. That said, here's a look at where everyone wound up. Abby and Fitz dont really know each other. Is this breakup something that Olivia and Fitz can come back from? The now-former couple agrees that they rushed into things and weren't ready ("we tried," they say) and that they were "broken" going into this. The actor talks with THR about the controversial midseason finale. Someone having an abortion experience that feels honest and representative of my abortion experience, thats exactly how I felt. But that's still a very big "if" that may never actually come to pass. But to me, her primary story has been discovering herself. When I was 20, I had an abortion. Fitz thinks she released the man who killed his son so she wouldn't have to marry him. Abby and Fitz don't really know each other. Whats more, it may have revealed Fitzs stance on abortion for the first time in five years. (And if I have to tell you who Olivia Pope is, Im not sure why youre reading this; get thee to Netflix and come back post-binge). I feel like she disassociated from it. But on a show like this, it's difficult to know for sure if a secret is ever really buried for good, and this heated argument may be too tempting for Shonda Rhimes to resist. TGIT returns Feb. 11 on ABC. "I think in a way, Huck has grown and is trying to become a better man, but who knows?" It was pretty clear. And then, we end the . Its not weird to have a favorite abortion scene, especially when most of them are so completely terrible. It just happened. Show of hands if you saw THATScandal twist coming. Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day, Inside the business of TV with breaking news, expert analysis and showrunner interviews. The now-former couple agrees that they rushed into things and werent ready (we tried, they say) and that they were broken going into this. In the first teaser, released Thursday by ABC, Olivia tells presidential hopeful Mellie . And the pressures are intense and to not have anybody that you can share your confidence with, who you know has your back and frankly who understands your frailties, that's a tough place to live in. Olivia' abortion only got one minute of airtime, filibustering in opposition of a Congressional budget. ! She couldnt have that conversation because to her, thats terror and a ball and chain. It was a quiet scene that lasted only a minute or two, but that was enough. The episode ends with Olivia, bags packed, moving out of the White House and poised to celebrate Christmas with a big glass of red wine on a brand new couch in her apartment, alone. . His connection with Cyrus (Jeff Perry), even thought they tried to patch things up, that trust is fundamentally compromised. First, Papa Pope laments his own flock of so many ungrateful children, then quickly turns the tables and goes right for the jugular: He calls Huck an insane shell of a father and then muses whether Hucks own son is actually better off without him. For his part, Goldwyn noted that its pretty impressive for Scandal to feature a pro-choice Republican president. To revisit this article, select My Account, thenView saved stories. Did you guys have questions for Shonda after reading this episode? I cant tell you that, Rhimes told EW ahead of the panel. The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Fox says life with Parkinson's is 'getting harder': "I'm not gonna be 80', Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson celebrate 35 years of marriage with cake, Chris Pratt talks Marvel audition fails: 'I was never gonna audition for Marvel again'. Before I did, I did a few other things: I talked to my boyfriend; I spent a week locked up in my apartment, going through the should we or shouldnt we motions of deciding what to do with my boyfriend, who wanted me to have the baby, and I pretended like I didnt already know that I wanted an abortion the second I found out I was pregnant. But he did so kind of from the right place; he was trying to take control of the situation. Mitch Rustad / How do you think Fitz, who recently lost his son, would feel about Olivia's abortion? Will Fitz start dating? She feels that Fitz moving her into the White House so suddenly (and without asking) was punishment for. "It was the last shot of the night, and I had no idea she was going to show up," he said of the former First Lady and Secretary of State. If you like TVLine, you'll LOVE our email news alerts! It's a really interesting choice [for them to break up]. "It's because of who Olivia is in the brains of these writers. All Rights Reserved. I dont understand it. But give me a break! All Rights Reserved. Did you guys have questions for Shonda after reading this episode? How much of their breakup do you think was based on Olivia's stress from the pregnancy and feeling cornered as she said, not running with the big dogs? Olivia Munn & John Mulaney's Meet Cute 8 Years Ago At A Wedding Is Relatable, Paramount+s 'Fatal Attraction' Series Follows The Movies Alternate Ending, 11 Photos Of The 'Fatal Attraction' TV Cast Vs. Their 1987 Movie Counterparts, How 'Queen Charlotte' Star India Amarteifio Prepped Her Mom For "Steamy" Scenes, Get Even More From Bustle Sign Up For The Newsletter. The reveal would not hurt her, but hurt Fitz both publicly and privately because he does not know. To me, her primary story has been discovery of herself. (Laughs.). But none of that happened, and thats amazing. Having an abortion doesnt look beautiful; breaking up doesnt look beautiful but theres a difference between pulling things apart because it wasnt built correctly, and things falling apart. I didnt; I just had to absorb it and think about it. Washington was quick to add that she'll do just about anything to make fun of Goldwyn. 2 days ago, by Victoria Edel This episode was such a timely and important one for Planned Parenthood, and it isn't the first time a Shonda Rhimes series or Scandal itself has featured an abortion. Scandal airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. After a tumultuous few seasons of back-and-forth, Fitz (Tony Goldwyn) and Olivia (Kerry Washington) seemed poised to find happiness. My question is: Does he need to? Rhimes said at Tuesdays PaleyFest panel. But. We didnt think so. It's brutal and it ends with Olivia boldly declaring that "there is no us; no this; no Vermont; no jam; no future. Really?! As for Washington's take? 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Id say 90 percent. Fitz overreached a bit by moving her into the White House prematurely. People have very strong and justifiable views on both sides of the question. My mother was even like, 'Why are you acting that way?!" Its the burning question Gladiators have been asking since the Scandal midseason finale: Will Fitz ever find out about Olivias abortion? I cant imagine how Fitz will react when he finds out about the abortion. Goldwyn previously told THRthat Fitz would have a progressive view on the matter. How much pain and suffering? Perhaps that Rhimes and co-producer Betsy Beers knows when and where the show will end. ", Olivia's Abortion: Scandal has aired four new episodes since Olivia's abortion (as part of the mid-season finale), and Fitz still doesn't know about it. I thought that final scene with me and Kerry, as awful as it was, was very well-written. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement and Your California Privacy Rights. The latter event was a surprise to many, but it was unprecedented and something, thanks to Shonda Rhimes, that will forever go . Here's everything that happened: Huck's Family Drama: The audience previewed Thursday night's episode, in which Huck must deal with the emotional fallout of not being in his son's life. I think Olivia is lying to herself. She's like, "Hey, people, I'm putting this on television because this is what is happening in our lives." Not anymore.". The idea that they were together under the circumstances in which they were together that she was going to move into the White House and become Mellie [Bellamy Young], who was the unhappiest woman weve ever seen was a farce, Rhimes continued. It's such a divisive issue in our society and sadly has become a real political football. The one where EW follows up with the cast. I may be alone at this point in thinking that, I dont know (Laughs.) For most women, having an abortion is just one unglamorous task in an ongoing mission to put together all the pieces of the life we want. HollywoodLife.com got the EXCLUSIVE scoop straight from Tony Goldwyn at Scandal's PaleyFest event about how he thinks . Unfortunately, their relationship could not stand the public pressure, eventually leading to Olivias shocking holiday plans: getting an abortion and moving out of the White House. Look at the fact that Fitz was able to move past that. I'm just telling a story that is there for me. At the end of the day, its her body and her right, but its his child, Goldwyn told THR in November after the midseason finale that featured the abortion reveal. For Olivia the character, it only highlighted her bravery. Scandal was recently renewed for a sixth season, but does Rhimes actually look at that as the final season? That does not mean she does not love Fitz, and it does not mean that Fitz is not worthy of love. Added Goldwyn: "When I give her direction or my thoughts on something, she's like, 'Yeah, right!" Are we at a point where, OK, we support a woman's "right to choose" but goddamnit, she better feel really bad about that choice or else she's a monster? Viewers veto judges' votes on dj vu-inducing top 12 'American Idol' episode, Ashley Judd reflects on mom Naomi's 'irreplaceable loss' a year after the country star's death, Michael J. So, will he? I don't really feel like I have that control of her. A fan noted that since Disney has the upcoming Star Wars experience and Universal has Harry Potter, might fans ever get an actual Shondaland? What, no one? ), and savors a glass of wine. I understand as a viewer but if I were her shrink, I would have a lot to say. Director Debate: Scott Foley v. Tony Goldwyn: Now that Foley and Goldwyn have both directed episodes of Scandal, Washington admitted that she's "so horrible when Tony directs. Fitz is then incredibly nice to Olivia whom he hasnt seen in months after their split and agrees. But emotionally, we were all silent afterward; like, "What just happened?!". Which isnt to say that I was faking anything I wasnt but the entire way I handled my pregnancy and abortion, both internally and externally, was heavily influenced by pre-existing expectations. In its fifth season ABC's Scandal gave diehard Gladiators everything they wanted: a presidential divorce that paved the way for Fitz (Tony Goldwyn) and Olivia (Kerry Washington) to finally go public with their romance and be together as a couple in the White House. Her father has been saying that, and while he represents evil to a lot of you, he also represents truth., What their future may hold, in other words, is up in the air as is the future of Scandal, as Rhimes reiterated her plans to keep the political fixer drama as a contained story. I think everything would lead us to believe that Fitz would be ethically pro-life, even if he has a progressive bend like George Bush Sr. But the bigger thing is not a political question; the bigger thing here is the emotional [impact]. I think Fitz and Olivia really love each other. The only thing more satisfying and more peaceful than getting what you want is recognizing that youll never get what you want, accepting it, and giving up the pursuit of the thing you know you can never have. Olivias suits! Will there be a time jump when the second half of the season returns? 2 days ago. Theres always been Mellie and/or Olivia as this other yin and yang. America So She Could Breastfeed Privately, Michael J. During the episode, Olivia already being accepted as the first lady-to-be is growing tired of being left out of the big dog club and instead is left to deliver cookies to a senators wife as she has almost devolved to become the presidents arm candy. But the dream may have been better than the reality if Thursday's midseason finale his any indication. But that dream shattered is part one, and part two is the colossal lie and betrayal and withholding of that terrible truth that Olivia didn't tell him. REMEMBER ME, MELLIE? From hair trends to relationship advice, our daily newsletter has everything you need to sound like a person whos on TikTok, even if you arent. ", The Moral Compass: Kerry Washington asked her cast mates which character on the show has their priorities straight, and Cornelius Smith, Jr. (who plays Marcus) immediately raised his hand with an enthusiastic, "I do!" Olivia is on a journey, Rhimes said. 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved. (Laughs.). And we don't in fact know where Fitz lives on this issue. A young woman told Rhimes that she loves Olitz together, but when it came to breaking them up, she needed the answer to one pressing question: "Why did you do that to us?" It just happened. The veteran series also features Addision (Kate Walsh) revealing that she had an abortion after getting pregnant during her affair with Mark (Eric Dane).
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