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title: "10 Surprising Fun Facts about Scandal ..."
description: "FLOTUS; Auditions for Olivia; Shooting Location; Guillermo Diaz; Dancing; More ..."
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# 10 Surprising Fun Facts about Scandal ...

Think you're a Scandal super-fan? Put your knowledge to the test by checking out this list of fun facts about Scandal:

## 1. FLOTUS

Bellamy Young (The First Lady) only had to speak two lines before landing the role.

## 2. Auditions for Olivia

Gabrielle Union auditioned for the role of Olivia Pope. Can you imagine how the show would be with her?

## 3. Shooting Location

Scandal is entirely shot in L.A. and uses fake Washington D.C. backdrops! Pretty convincing, huh?

## 4. Guillermo Diaz

Guillermo Diaz (who plays Huck) is openly gay in real life.

## 5. Dancing

Did you know that Columbus Short (who played Harrison) was the choreographer for Britney Spears' “In the Zone” tour?! WHAT?! He was also a backup dancer for Brandy back in the day.

## 6. Crossroads

Since we're talking about Britney, did you know that Shonda Rhimes, the “Scandal” creator, wrote “Crossroads”?!

## 7. Music

The show’s music supervisor, Alexandra Patsavas (who does a fabulous job), also worked on hit shows like Grey’s Anatomy, Gossip Girl, Mad Men, and The OC.

## 8. The Jewelry

Ever noticed how Olivia only wears gold Movado watches? Well, that's because Kerry Washington is a spokesperson for the brand!

## 9. Offered Roles

Khandi Alexander (Olivia's mom) and Columbus Short were both offered their roles without even having to audition for them.

## 10. Inspiration for Olivia

The inspiration behind Olivia Pope? Real-life crisis management consultant, Judy Smith. Smith is a co-executive producer on the show and has represented Monica Lewinsky, Michael Vick, and more.

Were you surprised by any of these facts?

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