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Daily Mail
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Scandal star Bellamy Young DEMANDS the show returns as she weighs in on current political climate
Scandal star Bellamy Young is calling for the popular political thriller to return amid the current turbulent political backdrop – and she's even revealed the cast would leap at reprising their characters. The 55-year-old actress famously played Melody 'Mellie' Grant in the series, the no-nonsense powerhouse who started as the First Lady of the United States before running as a Republican presidential candidate and going on to become the first female President of the United States. Speaking exclusively to at the New York Women in Communications Matrix Awards, where she was an honoree, Bellamy proclaimed that she is 'through' with men leading the country. On the red carpet at the Ziegfeld Ballroom, she also revealed that the cast of Scandal have fond memories of the series and would love the opportunity to take the story further. Bellamy said: 'So our sweet Kate Burton was president for like a week when we shot this, but yes, I was the first elected. When is it going to happen [in reality]? I'm so through with this!' She continued: 'We're well past - if you look at the state of the world - we're well overdue for any sort of diversion from our historic path. 'But even being in the care of the women tonight of New York WICI (Women in Communications Inc.) as they plan for this event, we are given to a certain degree of thoughtfulness and attention to detail that I think would be really strategically important in running a thorough formation.' There has never been a female President of the United States, although Kamala Harris fought for the top job as the Democrat nominee in the 2024 Election. Hillary Clinton also ran against Donald Trump in the 2016 Presidential Election. Scandal ran on ABC from 2012 to 2018 across seven seasons. Created by Shonda Rhimes, the political thriller is set Washington, D.C., and focuses on Olivia Pope's (Kerry Washington) crisis management firm and its staff, as well as staff at the White House and surrounding political scene. The cast starred Tony Goldwyn as Fitzgerald Grant III, President of the United States, Darby Stanchfield as Abby Whelan, Katie Lowes as Quinn Perkins, Jeff Perry as Cyrus Beene, Joshua Malina as David Rosen, and Scott Foley as Jake Ballard. When asked whether there have been conversations about Scandal returning to television screens, Bellamy expressed her desire to revisit the show. She added: 'So I wish that that were implemented. All the actors would show up anywhere tonight and start filming. We would love it. 'Shonda has always been clear that she knew where the story started and she knew where the story ended, but never say never. 'She also didn't know where the future was going when she started and finished that story, so who's to say? 'Maybe there's an itch she might be looking to scratch. I can only put it into the ether.' Besides Bellamy, this year's Matrix honorees also included Kristen Welker, Moderator of NBC's Meet the Press; Leslie Berland, EVP, Chief Marketing Officer, Verizon; Nkechi Okoro Carroll, writer, showrunner, producer; and Dustee Jenkins, Chief Public Affairs Officer at Spotify. Teneshia Jackson Warner, Founder and CEO of Egami Group was also honored, as well as Lucy Kaylin, Editorial Director of Hearst Magazines. This year's theme is Leading Luminaries and the honorees are luminaries who are lighting the path of success and influencing the future. Speaking to on the red carpet, Kristen Welker said that it was 'an incredible honor' to be recognized by the New York Women in Communications. 'Several of my colleagues at NBC News have won this award; Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and the great Andrea Mitchell, who's here tonight presenting me with my award,' she enthused. 'So it's a pinch me moment. I don't know how I'm going to get through my remarks after Andrea speaks. It really is incredibly humbling, so I'm excited.' 'If I could go back and talk to my teenage self, I would say, always believe in yourself,' Kristen, 48, continued. 'People are going to doubt you all along the way, when you're starting, when you're in the middle of your career, even when you get your dream job, and the one thing that gets you through all of those trials and tribulations is to believe in yourself and to surround yourself by a loving group of friends and family and to have a great team. 'It's all about community.' The glitzy event was hosted by none other than media personality, podcaster, and attorney, Rachel Lindsay, who made history as the first Black female lead of The Bachelorette. 'It's one of those events where I feel like the energy in the room is so infectious,' she told 'It's just such an honor to be here, to be standing before people who are just here to support women, not just who are currently doing it, but investing in the people that are going to do it. 'So that's just really cool. I'm just like, I'm just happy to be invited.'
Associated Press
06-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
CARE's 'She Leads the World' Campaign Returns in Celebration of International Women's Day
CARE, the leading humanitarian organization dedicated to saving lives and defeating poverty, announced today the return of 'She Leads the World,' their award-winning, multi-day campaign in celebration of International Women's Day on March 8. This year, 'She Leads the World' will feature a series of events and other special initiatives designed to uplift women's stories to advance CARE's mission. CARE on Capitol Hill:'She Leads the World' kicks off on March 4 and 5 with CARE on Capitol Hill, a semiannual gathering of the organization's supporters in Washington, D.C. The two-day event will start with a day of training sessions on March 4. On March 5, CARE Ambassador Kimberly Williams-Paisley joins a group of CARE advocates as they meet with congressional representatives about the critical role of U.S. international leadership in helping families survive immediate crises and emerge from poverty — ensuring a brighter future for everyone. Their day on Capitol Hill will include a special luncheon with policymakers and champions of change at Top of the Hill commemorating International Women's Day. Storytelling panel with the Female Quotient and P&G at SXSW:On International Women's Day – March 8 – CARE Ambassadors Bellamy Young and Zuriel Oduwole will headline a fireside chat with the Female Quotient and P&G at SXSW in Austin, TX. Young and Oduwole will be joined by CARE's Chief Marketing Officer Monica Rowe and P&G VP of Communications Allison Tummon Kamphuis. The conversation will spotlight global women leaders and their work uplifting their communities. More information on the conversation can be found here. She Leads with CARE hosted by Bellamy Young:She Leads with CARE, a six-episode podcast series hosted by actress and producer Bellamy Young premieres on March 11, 2025. The series highlights the stories of inspiring women leaders around the world and encourages listeners to realize the power within themselves to create change. Each She Leads with CARE installment will be released weekly on Apple and Spotify. Episodes feature Young in conversation with women from Honduras, Jordan, Nepal, Tanzania, Ukraine, and Vietnam who have each been positively impacted by CARE's programs. Each episode gives listeners an opportunity to learn more about the women featured and support CARE programs. In partnership with: P&G, maker of brands like Always, Olay, Pantene, and Secret, returns as a presenting partner for CARE's International Women's Day campaign. Together, CARE and P&G work to foster educational and economic opportunities for women and girls as well as to improve access to clean drinking water and proper hygiene. Humble has teamed up with CARE for International Women's Day and Women's History Month—raising funds to help women entrepreneurs around the world grow their businesses, support their families, and build brighter futures. CARE currently works in over 100 countries around the world, empowering individuals and families to achieve their dreams in a way that can be sustained and built upon in the years to come. Learn more about CARE's work and discover stories of its impact by visiting and by following the organization on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. About CAREFounded in 1945 with the creation of the CARE Package®, CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. CARE places special focus on working alongside women and girls. Equipped with the proper resources, women and girls have the power to lift whole families and entire communities out of poverty. In 2024, CARE worked in 121 countries, reaching 53 million people through 1,450 projects. To learn more, visit
