Scandal stars Kerry Washington and Tony Goldwyn have been bringing Gladiator in a Suit energy to the Democratic National Convention. Goldwyn served as the host of the first night of the convention. While his beloved TV character, President Fitzgerald Grant III, was a Republican president in the show’s universe, Goldwyn is a strong supporter of Harris and the Democratic Party.
Washington then hosted the DNC’s final night on Thursday (August 22), when Harris officially accepts the Democratic presidential nomination. Like Goldwyn, the Little Fires Everywhere alum is a passionate political activist and Democratic Party supporter. She is also the co-founder of the political nonprofit Influence Change.
And the two made good on massive expectations by appearing together on the stage for the convention’s final day. When Washington asked for someone to bring her her phone so she could take a video to share with her loved ones, it was Goldwyn who popped in to join her on the stage. Talk about fan service!
BREAKING: Kerry Washington just brought out Kamala Harris’ nieces to teach Donald Trump how to pronounce a Kamala’s name. Retweet so all Americans see this incredible clip. pic.twitter.com/5UcOarXzT3
— Kamala’s Wins (@harris_wins) August 23, 2024
Previously, Washington shared photos of her reunion with her costar at the United Center in Chicago on Wednesday (August 21).
In their photo, posted on Thursday afternoon, the actress playfully poked fun at the fans who ship her and Goldwyn and want them to be a real-life Olivia and Fitz. “Giving the people what they want @tonygoldwyn #ForDemocracy #DMC #Olitz,” Washington captioned her photos.
Giving the people what they want @tonygoldwyn #ForDemocracy #DMC #Olitz pic.twitter.com/A1FbeDNQVi
— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) August 22, 2024
Fans immediately celebrated their reunion in the comments. “Let me go re-watch Scandal cause it’s giving NOSTALGIA,” one fan wrote on X. Another added, “I knew Olitz would be there to save us!”
The day before, Washington hilariously trolled a fan who shared an electoral map of all 50 states going blue for Vice President Kamala Harris. “The electoral map after Kerry Washington and Tony Goldwyn do a tell-all about their relationship on the DNC stage,” the fan wrote. The Unprisoned star reposted the tweet on X and responded, “Anything for democracy I guess…”
The DNC has been an A-list event. Mindy Kaling and Ana Navarro co-hosted separate nights of the DNC, John Legend and Sheila E. performed a Prince tribute, and Oprah Winfrey gave an inspiring speech. Spike Lee, Eva Longoria, Sean Astin, Lil Jon, and more have also been in attendance.