Character Biography

Abby Whelan is President Fitzgerald Grant's Chief of Staff at The White House. Outspoken, indomitable and always willing to spar, Abby takes her work seriously and never suffers fools. As the mouthpiece of the most powerful house in the nation, she often has to deal with rowdy press and a stubborn president. But as an original Olivia Pope & Associates gladiator, she definitely knows how to handle the heat. As Olivia's oldest friend, she tries to remain the voice of reason when scandals run through D.C.—which is pretty darn often.

Characters: Olivia Pope | President Fitzgerald Grant | First Lady Mellie Grant | Jake Ballard | Abby Whelan | Huck | Quinn Perkins | Cyrus Beene | David Rosen | Elizabeth North | Marcus Walker