In a recent conversation with The View , Washington remembered having to make an awkward phone call to Obama’s longest-serving senior adviser, Valerie Jarrett, to find out if Scandal conflicted with Washington’s political work.

Kerry Washington recently shared a behind-the-scenes story about her iconic role as Olivia Pope in 'Scandal' that had her feeling a little awkward. During an appearance on 'The View', Washington recounted having to make an uncomfortable call to Valerie Jarrett,