Kerry Washington's Real Life Pregnancy
Kerry Washington, the actress who played Olivia Pope, was pregnant in real life during the later seasons of Scandal. She gave birth to her first child in April 2014. This was not written into the Olivia Pope character's storyline at that exact time.
Olivia Pope's Pregnancy on Scandal
In the television series, Olivia Pope becomes pregnant during Season 3. The storyline continues into Season 4, where the pregnancy and its complications are a major plot point. The character's journey was separate from the actress's real life timeline.
How the Show Handled the Timeline
Scandal used creative camera work and wardrobe to conceal Kerry Washington's pregnancy during early Season 3. By Season 4, the pregnancy was written into the plot. The show's final season, Season 7, aired after the actress had other children, but Olivia Pope was not pregnant in the series then.
