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Shonda Rhimes Unveils Her ‘Grown-up Fantasy’ Hollywood Home with a Secret Connection to Scandal

Shonda Rhimes unveils an elegant Hollywood apartment described as her grown-up fantasy space overlooking the Hollywood sign.
The Veranda feature reveals the unit was Olivia Pope’s apartment in the pilot and early Scandal episodes.
Rhimes emphasizes five spaces in the home, including a bedroom area used for writing.
The apartment is rented, influencing its younger, more flexible design compared to Rhimes’ past homes.
Rhimes discusses how the space supports her writing and reflects the 'elegant me' she aspires to be.
Michael S. Smith, who also designed for the Obama family, curated the space for Rhimes’ writing and daily life.
Rhimes notes the apartment allows different moods and writing environments for her work across Bridgerton and other projects.
The Veranda interview highlights Rhimes’ growth from her early years to a life she never imagined.

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