Joe Biden’s new Press Secretary, Jen Psaki, is getting a lot of attention from “Scandal” viewers.
Many fans of the hit show have taken to Twitter to draw comparisons between Psaki and the character Abby Whelan.
Jen Psaki is giving me boring Abby Whelan vibes and I'm LOVING it. pic.twitter.com/0f89j9p2uR
— Justin Kirkland (@justinkirkland4) January 21, 2021
Whelan, played by actress Darby Stanchfield, served as White House press secretary before becoming the chief of staff to President Fitzgerald Grant on the ABC drama.
The fact that both women share the same fiery-red locks has led people to suggest that Psaki is “The real life Abby Whelan.”
Did we get our real life Abby Whelan? Lol @PressSec #InaugurationDay pic.twitter.com/DB3PqfF4Ay
— Albert V. (@abertvj) January 21, 2021
And it turns out that Stanchfield also sees the likeness.
The actress took to Twitter to share some hilarious words of advice for Psaki on Friday.
Dear @PressSec
#1- If your boss forgets your name, slap a name tag on. (Fitz called me “Gabby” for WEEKS 😩)
#2- Don’t get power hungry & try to get your friend killed. It won’t go well.😳
#3- No such thing as too much hairspray. Ever. 💨
Best, “Red” aka Sassy Abby Whelan pic.twitter.com/stxC0QC8HE
— Darby Stanchfield (@darbysofficial) January 22, 2021
Oops, I forgot one. (Thank you @oocscandal .)
#4 — no crying. pic.twitter.com/WcUT2x4Ccw
— Darby Stanchfield (@darbysofficial) January 22, 2021
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Check out some more reaction from Twitter:
Scandal ended almost three years ago but it’s good to see Abby Whelan back in the White House as press secretary pic.twitter.com/eimVzaaAJC
— Marisa (@marisa_rosa_) January 21, 2021
Not only am I loving the new WH press secretary cause she’s being honest & pleasant but also that she reminds me of Abby Whelan from Scandal 👌🏽Win Win yall👍🏽
— OLIVIA (@1andonlyOlivia) January 22, 2021
The new press secretary looking like Abby Whelan. I see you Shonda!
— FET, the 718 supreme. 🧜🏿♀️ (@fetisms_) January 21, 2021
Lil Abby Whelan has restored the title of the press secretary!!! 👏🏾👏🏾 pic.twitter.com/0f1CeZIhBT
— Brandon Burke (@author_brandon) January 21, 2021
Yallllll… somebody just called Biden’s new Press Secretary “Abby Whelan” and I – – 🤯 pic.twitter.com/NWAQrjuKhG
— 🌸 (@TheeBodyy) January 21, 2021
Well @shondarhimes @kerrywashington @darbysofficial!! Its about time we got a White House Press Secretary that I can call "Red"! I adored Abby Whelan's run as @PressSec so I hope Jen won't be offended by my nickname for her!#Scandal #AbbyWhelan #Red pic.twitter.com/XFgoeAxOSh
— Bridgette #Khaleesi👑 #Wakandan✖ House Stark🐺 (@B_OfHouseStark) January 22, 2021
