The answer is YES, in capital letters. Fitz is certainly not blameless in this but I think Olivias fear is a huge part of this. But he did so kind of from the right place; he was trying to take control of the situation. Do you think theres still a stigma associated with depicting abortion on TV? Dan Lauria (Jack Arnold), Alley Mills (Norma Arnold), Jason Hervey (Wayne Arnold) and Olivia d'Abo (Karen Arnold) reunited at the Chiller Theatre Toy, Model & Film Expo held at the Parsippany . 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. And perhaps a great many more women would experience abortion this way if more TV and movies taught them to expect that they might. How much more will Scandal explore Planned Parenthood and abortion storyline going forward? But I think that's what makes it worth talking about. Olivia believes Fitz is talking about Jake, but the president is talking about a womans right to choose. Truthfully, we got on a roller-coaster ever Thursday night with our emotions, so I'm good, thanks. 'Scandal' finale: Take a look back at seven twisty seasons The abortion and the breakup were both (messy and unpleasant, yes) about Olivia saying, Nope. Hes a Republican but weve never asked that question [on the show]. And then, to boot, marching home, telling her boyfriend that she wasnt happy in their relationship, and didnt think they were headed towards a future that filled her needs, before then going home to her apartment, by herself not falling apart. The Existential Yearning Of Are You There God? Added Rhimes: "I think everybody is evolving this season. I think theres hope. Unfortunately, their relationship could not stand the public pressure, eventually leading to Olivia's shocking holiday plans: getting an abortion and moving out of the White House. After a tumultuous few seasons of back-and-forth, Fitz (Tony Goldwyn) and Olivia (Kerry Washington) seemed poised to find happiness. 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. He's going to be very lonely. For Olivia the character, it only highlighted her bravery. 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. How much pain and suffering? I think she has a lot of work to do on herself. And of course she's withholding this terrible secret that Fitz has no clue about. In its fifth season ABCs 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. Olivia calls Fitz an ineffectual president and believes the White House is a cage. How cool would it be if this one scene set a new precedent for how a woman's right to choose translates into television? Scandal: Will Fitz ever find out about the abortion? - Yahoo He has always had a strong polarity in his life. And we don't in fact know where Fitz lives on this issue. "I'm just writing what comes out. All we knew is that she made her choice, and carried it out rather unceremoniously. When I was 20, I had an abortion. What, no one? Shondaland, the Theme Park? Olitz first face to face meeting after the "break up"/abortion FATHER KNOWS BEST | Still shackled to a chair, an increasingly desperate Rowan decides to play mind games with his captor/potential executioner, Huck. 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'. Hes very progressive in so many ways and my guess is that Fitz would have a fairly progressive view on the matter, if only to say that it should not be in the hands of the government. Added Goldwyn: "When I give her direction or my thoughts on something, she's like, 'Yeah, right!" Scandal is known for making bold political statements, and this year's midseason finale proved to be no exception when Olivia decided to have an abortion on Scandal , right in front of an audience who didn't even know that she was pregnant in the first place. That shed surrender herself to be a prisoner of the White House and be an appendage of him, that was never going to work. Making a splash: A deep dive into the live-action Little Mermaid with a new generation's Ariel. Ive always had the end point in mind.. I was really impressed with the boldness of it; Shonda never fails to amaze me with her fierceness. The actor talks with THR about the controversial midseason finale. It's not a paint by numbers. Fitz finally found out about Olivia's abortion. and drops him off at home, where Jake (!) Fitzs about-face is completely a function of his love for Olivia, star Goldwyn told The Hollywood Reporter on Thursday, calling the decision for Scandal to feature a Republican president be pro-choice impressive. Scandal season 5 return to feature six-month time jump The 50 greatest TV and movie detectives of all time. People have very strong and justifiable views on both sides of the question. Speaking of debates, Rhimes said that she often had to eliminate dialogue she already wrote for fictional debates "because it already happened in real life.". Will there be a time jump when the second half of the season returns? ET on ABC. Olivia's Ending: When a fan asked Kerry Washington how she'd want to write her own ending for Scandal, Josh Malinanoting the enormity of the questionblurted out, "Oh snap!" She sat behind me, and I was like, 'Action!' To revisit this article, visit My Profile, thenView saved stories. "If you think the debates in the real world are fun, then" is all Washington would tease. Will Olivia tell Fitz about the abortion? What's more, it may have. 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. Soon enough, Jake finds himself face-to-face with Russell (who took out Elise), ignores his pleas to join Lazarus One, and puts a bullet in his head. 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. It was as if she didnt connect with it at all. She recently told a French magazine that the rape 'wasn't a big deal.' All rights reserved. Shonda Rhimes Reveals Why Scandal's Olivia and Fitz Had to Split I tried this thing, and it doesnt feel right, so Im out. It was her getting out, so she could move on, and try to find something else that might actually make her as happy as she knows she deserves to be. 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. She looks happy or freed with a glass of wine, new couch and a Christmas tree, while Fitz is left almost heartbroken. How will we see both Olivia and Fitz deal with the aftermath of their break-up? Shonda Rhimes just dropped some major bombshells about Scandal at the Paley Center for Media's 33rd Annual PaleyFest. It's a really interesting choice [for them to break up]. It happened unceremoniously, unexpectedly, and the storyline moved forward quickly in fact, Olivia' abortion only got one minute of airtime. 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. None of this is to say that Olivia's abortion was cast in some casual, glowy, unwrinkled-white-hat light. HollywoodLife.com got the EXCLUSIVE scoop straight from Tony Goldwyn at Scandal's PaleyFest event about how he thinks . shows up to surprise a lonely Quinn, while Olivia (back in her own apartment) welcomes the return of her couch (! 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. Shonda sometimes dives into political issues because they are raw expressions of the human dilemma that we all live with everyday. She feels that Fitz moving her into the White House so suddenly (and without asking) was punishment for releasing Rowan. 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. 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. Hes a Republican but weve never asked that question [on the show]. 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. Nobody puts this Gladiator in a corner. She went in and did it with no emotion. Olivia still hasn't told Fitz about her abortion, and she may never tell him. His connection with Cyrus (Jeff Perry), even thought they tried to patch things up, that trust is fundamentally compromised. But give me a break! He has always had a strong polarity in his life. Fitz (Tony Goldwyn) tells Olivia (Kerry Washington) to forgive Abby (Darby Stanchfield). It's the only way for me stay creative. When Olivia is kidnapped, Quinn, Huck and Jake team up to find her. Fitz may be in a lot of denial here especially given all the grief he has suffered but he means it.. What did you think of Scandal's midseason finale? I want her to be whole. The procedure is done by a licensed healthcare professional.. But there's going to be a tremendous backlash I'm not saying this out of any knowledge of the story, but about life when Olivia has to look in the mirror and realizes that she's pushed away everybody who is close to her life and the man she does love. Having the female lead of such a popular show have an abortion on screen was such a powerful, important moment, and even though it just happened, I can see it having a bigger impact on TV in the future. I'd say 90 percent. I can do what ever I want! Fitz may have been replaced by a couch (Laughs.) THR turned to Goldwyn to break down the revealing episode and preview what to expect when the Shonda Rhimes drama returns Feb. 11 from its winter hiatus. At the end of the day, it's her body and her right, but it's his child. She brought them coffees and worked her way up the ladder, and Marcus has gotten in there a little bit quicker than it took Quinn. There's been a lot of darkness of Huck, but he's trying to be a better person." However it looks like, if it brings sheer joy and peace, I'm in.". Olivias suits! Olivia calls Fitz an ineffectual president and believes the White House is a cage. Charlie (wearing festive reindeer antlers!) Why do you think more shows dont go there? Smith, who we spoke with just a few weeks ago, said "Marcus is fighting to set the bar, and yet [others] are trying to remove it in a way. Unmistakably, we see Olivia upset after the abortion; rooting around in her cavernous White House closet for the moonshine bequeathed to her by her predecessor, the former First Lady (who spent the entire episode filibustering in opposition of a Congressional budget that would've stripped Planned Parenthood of its funding, because its apparently time to get serious about planting the narrative seeds of Olivia running Mellies inevitable presidential campaign). 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. According to a December 2015 AP-GfK poll, support for legal abortion rose from 35 to 40 percent among Republicans last year with seven of 10 conservative Republicans opposing abortion rights in most or all cases. Making a splash: A deep dive into the live-action. To me, her primary story has been discovery of herself. An abortion is a procedure to end a pregnancy. She's like, "Hey, people, I'm putting this on television because this is what is happening in our lives." 'Scandal': Shonda Rhimes Responds to Abortion Storyline at - Variety Its the first time on Scandal that Fitz has revealed which side of the abortion debate hes on. America So She Could Breastfeed Privately, Michael J. Really?! Will Abby Reveal Olivia's Abortion On 'Scandal'? She Protected - Romper Do we need to know that choosing to handle a pregnancy in that way is the heartbreaking conclusion of a tortured decision-making process? Unfortunately, their relationship could not stand the public pressure, eventually leading to Olivia's shocking holiday plans: getting an abortion and moving out of the White House. It is a giant 180 for the man. 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? Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood Reporter. No other characters, including her live-in boyfriend, were even aware she'd had the procedure (that we know of). "I think in a way, Huck has grown and is trying to become a better man, but who knows?" And she didnt have an abortion because she was mad about all the outfits he kept trying to dress her up in, although undoubtedly all of that is interconnected. Fitz overreached a bit by moving her into the White House prematurely. Im happy that you have fallen in love with Fitz, because that is the journey that Olivia went on. Olivia's 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). How Shonda Rhimes Is Changing the Dialogue About Abortion on TV, The Couples of Shondaland: 'Grey's Anatomy,' 'Private Practice,' 'Scandal', 'Scandal's' Tony Goldwyn: Having It All Has Never Been So Devastating, 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. Now its your turn. Brief and devoid of dialogue as it was, Scandals presentation of Olivias abortion was my favorite of any Ive seen in TV or movies. I don't think of it as a product of what's being put out there. Olivia is on a journey, Rhimes said. I mean, holy sh*t, I was a strong breeze away from having a baby that I fully knew I did not want, all because I unquestioningly believed, as I had been taught, that whether or not to have an abortion was something that you do with the guy who got you pregnant. So, will he? Will Fitz start dating? | Later that same night, a majorly angst-ridden Liv is seen being escorted by a nurse into a medical room, where she undergoes that aforementioned abortion. Fitz is certainly not blameless in this but I think Olivia's fear is a huge part of this. That's true. To me, thats what was so disturbing about that abortion scene: it was so mundane. The latter event was a surprise to many, but it was unprecedented and something, thanks to Shonda Rhimes, that will forever go . Hes lost his family; though he has visitation with his kids, he and Mellie are utterly estranged. Come on, its difficult; theres a lot of scrutiny but what the hell is Olivia so scared of?! Her father has been saying that, and while he represents evil to a lot of you, he also represents truth., RELATED: The Most Shocking Twists on Scandal, 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 keepthe political fixer drama as a contained story. 'Scandal' Series Finale Explained: How Did It End? - The Hollywood Reporter Glamour may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers. November 19 2015, 7:00 PM PST, Stop reading now if you have yet to watch tonights Scandal fall finale. "She sees a lot in him as the moral compass that she was in season one and two. My mother was even like, 'Why are you acting that way?!" His face would have lit up in a smile and it would be the greatest joy in his life and he'd have embraced her and said, "Oh my God, we're going to start a whole new life together, isn't that fantastic?!" If Fitz were smart, he'd stay 100 miles away from her; he should get in another relationship because, really, how much abuse can two people take? I can do what ever I want!" Olivias been on a journey since we started. It was clear and quite balanced. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Cond Nast. So it might be good for him. Not only does he not have a partner, hes utterly alone. 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. Olivia later goes to Fitz to bless Jake (Scott Foley) as Mellies pick for vice president on her Republican ticket. Is there hope for them down the line or can they only work out once his presidency is over? That abortion blew my mind. Its interesting to me that her primary story is a romance. 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. Additionally, the poll found that six of 10 moderate and liberal Republicans supporting the right to choose. Scandal was recently renewed for a sixth season, but does Rhimes actually look at that as the final season? Abortion has been a regular subject on many of executive producer Shonda Rhimes programming.

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