Kerry Washington and Tony Goldwyn reunite as hosts for the 2024 DNC

Kerry Washington and Tony Goldwyn reunited to host the 2024 DNC, with Washington sharing a photo.

Kerry Washington and Tony Goldwyn, famous for their roles on Scandal, are set to reunite as hosts for the 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC). The convention will be held from August 19-22 in Chicago.

Goldwyn, who played President Fitzgerald Grant on Scandal, will host the first night of the convention on Monday. Washington, who starred as crisis manager Olivia Pope, will take the stage on Thursday, the final night of the event, when Kamala Harris is expected to accept the Democratic presidential nomination.

Washington shared their reunion on X (formerly Twitter) with a photo of herself and Goldwyn, captioned “Giving the people what they want.” This post has generated considerable excitement among fans of the show.

Giving the people what they want @tonygoldwyn #ForDemocracy #DMC #Olitz pic.twitter.com/A1FbeDNQVi

— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) August 22, 2024

Both actors have a history of political engagement. Washington, co-founder of the nonprofit Influence Change, has supported various Democratic campaigns, including those of Barack Obama and Joe Biden. Goldwyn has also been an advocate for Democratic candidates, including Hillary Clinton and Biden.

The convention also featured hosts Mindy Kaling and Ana Navarro on subsequent nights. Performances by John Legend and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts were highlights, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, known for her role as a vice president on Veep, hosted a panel with female governors. The Obamas delivered speeches, and there was speculation about possible surprise performances by Beyoncé and Taylor Swift.