Kerry Washington celebrates Halloween with playful *Challengers* costume and nod to *Scandal*

Kerry Washington celebrated Halloween by sharing a Photoshopped image of herself as Tashi Donaldson, a character from the 2024 film *Challengers*. She humorously referenced her past role as Olivia Pope from *Scandal*, posing with former co-stars in tennis outfits. The image, captioned "Challengers Accepted," plays on the love triangles from both *Scandal* and *Challengers*. Fans reacted enthusiastically on social media, with many commenting on the playful nod to the romantic dynamics in both stories. Washington also reflected on *Scandal*'s impact, stating it might not be produced today due to its risk of featuring a Black female lead. She noted that she was not the original choice for Olivia Pope, highlighting the show's unique background.