I was really impressed with the boldness of it; Shonda never fails to amaze me with her fierceness. All rights reserved. So when I got pregnant, I did all of those things telling my boyfriend, considering what he wanted, breaking my own heart, letting myself take the blame for breaking his; letting my life fall apart a bit afterward because those were the lines on the page. But that doesn't mean he won't find out in some way or another, whether she wants him to know about it or not. Guillermo Diaz said former VP Sally Langston, while Joe Morton joked that he'd like to play David Rosen "because I have no love interest!" Contained in the file is the fact that Olivia had an abortion around Christmas with Fitz putting together that her pregnancy was part of the reason the couple broke up after years of hiding their romantic relationship. But that scene has both points of view pretty firmly in place, which is part of what made it so sad. 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. And it really, really matters whether or not we have these depictions because its inescapable that young people are influenced by them, and its inescapable for their feelings and choices about their own lives will be swayed by these preconceptions. She feels that Fitz moving her into the White House so suddenly (and without asking) was punishment for. Last nights Scandal mid-season finale featured a scene where Olivia Pope had an abortion. 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. She didn't even confirm she'd had an abortion or tell Fitz about . But that's not all we learned. 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. However it looks like, if it brings sheer joy and peace, I'm in.". Olivias been on a journey since we started. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Cond Nast. It just happened. by Ariel Baker 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. 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. 5 Meanwhile, Fitz finds out that Olivia aborted his baby. I think theres hope. TGIT returns Feb. 11 on ABC. By And with their approval ratings on the rise, Fitz wants to keep Liv out of White House business, but Mellies ploy to grab the spotlight and shut down the government (more on that later) set off Livs gut instincts. But emotionally, we were all silent afterward; like, What just happened?!. To me, her primary story has been discovery of herself. To me, thats what was so disturbing about that abortion scene: it was so mundane. Im happy that you have fallen in love with Fitz, because that is the journey that Olivia went on. And then, we end the . But he did so kind of from the right place; he was trying to take control of the situation. And for Scandalas a whole? The abortion and the breakup were both (messy and unpleasant, yes) about Olivia saying, Nope. 2023 TVLine Media, LLC. When Olivia misses an important dinner (she was getting an abortion) Fitz is upset. Olivia Tells Mellie Why She Left Fitz - Scandal 298,382 views Feb 19, 2016 1.8K Dislike Share Save Description ABC 2.83M subscribers Olivia explains why she left in this powerful and heartfelt. The last question of the night was perhaps the most fitting, given that Paleyfest is for the fans. We talk about it a lot.. 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'. Entertainment Weekly is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation All Rights Reserved. Olivia did not fall apart last night. 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He's a Republican but we've never asked that question [on the show]. 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 the couch is an inanimate object it's a nice couch, and the couch isn't going to make a lot of demands on Olivia. For Olivia the character, it only highlighted her bravery. 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) By subscribing to this BDG newsletter, you agree to our. I'm just telling a story that is there for me. FATHER KNOWS BEST | Still shackled to a chair, an increasingly desperate Rowan decides to play mind games with his captor/potential executioner, Huck. So, will he? Shes like, Hey, people, Im putting this on television because this is what is happening in our lives. Shonda doesnt make polemic arguments; shes not sending messages. How do you think Fitz, who recently lost his son, would feel about Olivias abortion? She has that thing where when you run away from a commitment or obligation, theres that initial sense of, Im free! Olivia calls Fitz an ineffectual president and believes the White House is a cage. That shed surrender herself to be a prisoner of the White House and be an appendage of him, that was never going to work. Look at the fact that Fitz was able to move past that. Olivia likens herself to a hostage and her time in the White House a sick, twisted punishment, before screaming to Fitz, There is no us! Next thing we know, shes moving out of the White House and back into her apartment. What did you think of Scandals midseason finale? I thought that final scene with me and Kerry, as awful as it was, was very well-written. She couldnt have that conversation because to her, that's terror and a ball and chain. I didn't; I just had to absorb it and think about it. TGIT returns Feb. 11 on ABC. Mellie was miserable in that role. Its the burning question Gladiators have been asking since the Scandal midseason finale: Will Fitz ever find out about Olivias abortion? Because for all of their glitz and their glamour, Olitz can fight like the best of them. "He got beyond the fact that her father was responsible for murdering his son," Goldwyn explained. 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 think in a way, Huck has grown and is trying to become a better man, but who knows?" Im going home, says Huck, who reminds Rowan that HIS family, Olivia, is the only reason hes still alive. Id say 90 percent. It's brutal and it ends with Olivia boldly declaring that "there is no us; no this; no Vermont; no jam; no future. 2 days ago, by Joely Chilcott But I think thats what makes it worth talking about. I somehow feel as though his reaction wouldn't be all that understanding. People have very strong and justifiable views on both sides of the question. But to me, her primary story has been discovering herself. What was the table read like when the cast got this script? And of course she's withholding this terrible secret that Fitz has no clue about. America So She Could Breastfeed Privately, Michael J. When I finally made the appointment and had the procedure (my boyfriend was upset and didnt come with me; my sister did), I spent weeks feeling sad and like my life was falling apart, which it almost did but it didnt need to. 2 days ago, by Chandler Plante Did you guys have questions for Shonda after reading this episode? Washington cracked up, but Rhimes gave a very thoughtful answer. That was followed . The answer is YES, in capital letters. 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. Halle Bailey, Melissa McCarthy, and director Rob Marshall share the tale behind making their underwater musical with a groundbreaking Disney princess. Is there hope for them down the line or can they only work out once his presidency is over? So it might be good for him. shows up to surprise a lonely Quinn, while Olivia (back in her own apartment) welcomes the return of her couch (! Perhaps that Rhimes and co-producer Betsy Beers knows when and where the show will end. In possibly related news, a familiar face returns during Thursdays episode, which screened ahead of the panel, that will surely raise some eyebrows. See More: The Couples of Shondaland: 'Grey's Anatomy,' 'Private Practice,' 'Scandal'. Fitz is certainly not blameless in this but I think Olivia's fear is a huge part of this. But when the vote hits the floor, Mellie throws in a surprise filibuster she wants to protect Planned Parenthood which threatens to throw everyones holiday plans into disarray and (gasp!) Fitz is then incredibly nice to Olivia whom he hasnt seen in months after their split and agrees. To feel OK about a woman having an abortion, do we need to see her agonizing over the decision? Abby and Fitz dont really know each other. To me, her primary story has been discovery of herself. 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. I may be alone at this point in thinking that, I don't know (Laughs.) Not only does he not have a partner, he's utterly alone. Brief and devoid of dialogue as it was, Scandals presentation of Olivias abortion was my favorite of any Ive seen in TV or movies. And we dont in fact know where Fitz lives on this issue. 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 dont understand it. So why can't we have more abortion storylines storyblips might be a more accurate descriptor on TV? The 1-minute scene was so flawlessly orchestrated in a way that both refused to strip Olivia of her strength, while also not softening the utterly unpleasant reality of the actual experience of undergoing that procedure. "Olivia is on a journey," Rhimes started out. A) I don't know, and B) I couldn't tell you. As Liv chugs the moonshine (as a Southerner, I call LIES on how hard she put that sh*t away) and fights with her pissed-off boyfriend about some fancy dinner she skipped while off getting her abortion, we can clearly see that shes not in a great place. Plus: Will the ABC political fixer drama soon come to an end? 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). 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. If you think the debates youve seen in the real world are fun star Kerry Washington teased coyly. This is a very difficult job hes got and its very lonely at the top. But he is willing to sacrifice anything for her happiness. I can only assume he would because of his irrational love for Olivia. 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. I expected to feel and do and say certain things, and the expectation manifested those feelings and prompted me to do those things. Scott Foley, Meet Hillary Clinton: When the Democratic Presidential nominee paid a visit to the set of Scandal last month, Foley (who was directing that week's episode) had no idea. 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 possibly related news, a familiar face returns during Thursdays episode, which screened ahead of the panel, that will surely raise some eyebrows. The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. How will we see both Olivia and Fitz deal with the aftermath of their break-up? Watching it tugged at some visceral memory of my own abortion; My body remembered what it felt like to be lying there, the feeling of the doctor's hands on me, and the grip of my own around the edges of the table. | JuniorSenatorMellie whos still hankering for some respect gets more dirt kicked in her face, this time by some Senators sternly ordering her to vote for the new spending bill. The episode was notable for featuring a scene in which Olivia Pope has an abortion, . None of this is to say that Olivia's abortion was cast in some casual, glowy, unwrinkled-white-hat light. Todays biggest stories, from pop culture to politicsdelivered straight to your inbox. She feels that Fitz moving her into the White House so suddenly (and without asking) was punishment for releasing Rowan. Olivia calls Fitz an ineffectual president and believes the White House is a cage. That's true. I think she has a lot of work to do on herself. 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].. That does not mean she does not love Fitz, and it does not mean that Fitz is not worthy of love. The one where EW follows up with the cast. Olivia is on a journey, Rhimes said. A) I dont know, and B) I couldnt tell you. I don't really feel like I have that control of her. And perhaps a great many more women would experience abortion this way if more TV and movies taught them to expect that they might. The And Just Like That Trailer Teases Season 2's Release Date & Aidans Return, House Of The Dragon Season 2's Cast Includes 'Slow Horses' & 'Perry Mason' Stars, 'The Mandalorian' Season 4 Is Already In The Works, Everything To Know About 'RHOC' Season 17, Get Even More From Bustle Sign Up For The Newsletter. But as Mellie eventually starts to falter under the strain of holding court on the Senate floor she needs to pee, badly! ET on ABC. all while [freaking out].". All Rights Reserved. I was 20, and had only a negligible amount of life experience and practically no experience as a genuinely independent woman who had any real grasp on how to steer her life in an empowered, decisive, custom-fitted way. 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. She never even casts a patented, subtext-laden, sideways, wincing look that at least lets the audience know that shes currently channeling all of her ~tragic abortion sadness~, even if shes stubbornly refusing to tell Fitz about it (which she never ends up doing). Thats what I knew to do. 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. She feels that Fitz moving her into the White House so suddenly (and without asking) was punishment for releasing . Well done, Shonda Rhimes! 2 days ago, by Victoria Edel Hes lost his family; though he has visitation with his kids, he and Mellie are utterly estranged. Hes a Republican but weve never asked that question [on the show].
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