April 20 (UPI) — Kerry Washington said goodbye to “Scandal” Thursday on Instagram as the drama series aired its final episode after seven seasons.
The actress posted a photo of herself on the set of Scandal, laying down inside the show’s Oval Office.
“This picture was taken when we completed filming our very final scene in the Oval Office set. So many of @scandalabc’s most iconic scenes happened in that Oval. It has been, in many ways, the center of our #Scandal universe,” Washington said before she described how other crew members joined her for a photo and how “Scandal” made television history.
“I am filled with endless gratitude for our #Scandal Family. Our glorious cast & crew and our community of #Gladiators. TOGETHER, we have changed history. Transformed television. And illuminated each other’s lives. Thank you for watching. And tweeting. And being with us!!!!” Washington said.
kerrywashingtonThis picture was taken when we completed filming our very final scene in the Oval Office set. So many of @scandalabc’s most iconic scenes happened in that Oval. It has been, in many ways, the center of our #Scandal universe. Other sets were already being dismantled and we knew this one would be next. So, before saying good-bye, I stretched out on that gorgeous rug and tried to just take it all in. Swipe! Soon after, a few beloved crew members joined. Because… why not? LOL. Tomorrow morning I will wake up and begin to try to process the magical dream of the past seven seasons. I imagine it will take some time to really understand what just transpired in my life. But, this much, I know… I am filled with endless gratitude for our #Scandal Family. Our glorious cast & crew and our community of #Gladiators. TOGETHER, we have changed history. Transformed television. And illuminated each other’s lives. Thank you for watching. And tweeting. And being with us!!!! With love & gratitude, My very best – Kerry
Washington’s next television project following “Scandal” will be Hulu’s “Little Fires Everywhere,” a limited series she is producing and starring in alongside Reese Witherspoon. The show is based on the Celeste Ng novel of the same name.