Gladiators, Trench Coats, and the Return of Scandal
Alright, listen up, gladiators. It’s time to dust off those iconic trench coats because Scandal is back! Yes, you heard me right. The ABC series returned for its seventh and final season on Thursday, October 5, and the internet couldn’t get enough. But here’s the twist—this time, it wasn’t all about Olivia Pope. Instead, the spotlight shone brightly on one of our favorite characters, Quinn Perkins. Now, that’s something worth talking about, isn’t it?
For those who might’ve missed it, let’s rewind to the Season 6 finale. In that explosive episode, Quinn dropped a bombshell by revealing her surprise pregnancy to Abby. She was honest about her fears, confessing that she didn’t think she and the baby’s father, Charlie, were cut out for parenthood. “People like Charlie, people like me, we’re dangerous,” she said, leaving fans questioning whether she’d choose to continue the pregnancy. But as the season wrapped up, it seemed like Quinn was warming up to the idea, and Charlie was all smiles about the news. So naturally, everyone expected big things for Quinn in the new season.
Where’s Quinn? And What About That Baby?
Now, let’s fast forward to the Season 7 premiere. Fans were left scratching their heads because Quinn didn’t get much screen time. When she did show up, the pregnancy wasn’t even mentioned. Instead, the focus was on Quinn Perkins & Associates and their quest to land their first big client. The only hint about the baby came during a brief interruption when Quinn excused herself for a bathroom break during a conversation with Olivia. Talk about subtle, right? It was almost like the writers were playing a game of hide-and-seek with us.
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But don’t worry, gladiators. This storyline is far from over. Back in September, actress Katie Lowes, who plays Quinn, spilled the beans to Fit Pregnancy about what’s in store. “My Scandal character, Quinn, is pregnant as well, and that’s been the greatest gift ever,” she shared. “I think she has the most fun storyline ever—to be a pregnant badass! And it’s a great message for women: Quinn is in the workforce, Quinn is kicking ass, Quinn is taking names, and she’s also expecting.” Now, that’s what I call empowerment.
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Behind the Scenes: Katie’s Real-Life Pregnancy
Here’s a fun fact for you. During the filming of Season 7, Katie herself was expecting! So, it only made sense for the writers to incorporate her real-life pregnancy into the storyline. But here’s the kicker—this isn’t the first time Shonda Rhimes and her team have played it safe with pregnancies. Remember when Kerry Washington was expecting? Instead of writing it into the show, they cleverly used big coats and creative camera angles to hide her bump. You just never know what twists and turns these writers have up their sleeves.
As for Katie, she’s now a proud mom! During the Season 7 premiere, she took to Twitter to share the joyous news. “Baby’s first #Scandal live tweet! Adam and I are thrilled to welcome Albee Shapiro into our family! We’re happy & healthy! #BabyGladiator,” she tweeted. How heartwarming is that? It’s like Quinn’s journey to motherhood mirrors Katie’s real-life experience, making the storyline even more relatable and authentic.
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Baby’s first #Scandal live tweet! Adam and I are thrilled to welcome Albee Shapiro into our family! We’re happy & healthy! #BabyGladiator pic.twitter.com/mA1JnneE4M
— Katie Lowes (@KatieQLowes) October 6, 2017
