Abby Whelan

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Abby Whelan
Scandal character
Darby Stanchfield as Abby Whelan
First appearance	"Sweet Baby" (episode 1.01)
Last appearance	"Over a Cliff" (episode 7.18)
Created by	Shonda Rhimes
Portrayed by	Darby Stanchfield
In-universe information
Full name	Abigail "Abby" Whelan
Nickname	Red, Gabby
Occupation	Lawyer Crisis manager Investigator White House Press Secretary White House Chief of Staff

Abigail Whelan is a fictional character portrayed by Darby Stanchfield, created by Shonda Rhimes for the political drama television series Scandal. Whelan is Jewish, worked in the Washington, D.C.-based crisis management-firm, Pope & Associates, that specializes in political situations. She now works as the White House Chief of Staff.