10 things you did not know about Ellen Pompeo

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Ellen Pompeo is known for her pivotal role as Meredith Grey on Grey's Anatomy alongside Patrick Dempsey known as Derek Sheperd.
This role made her the third most well paid actress in Hollywood. However behind the scenes, she leads an amazing and interesting life. Watch the video to find out 10 things you did not know about Ellen Pompeo.

[@jadelewis-jones7684]

Imagine if she never took it , I can’t imagine anyone else playing Meredith grey 😕

[@amorboswell7862]

True I can't see anyone else ❤️

[@iamstinkypetehehe8551]

Right like umm

[@kksquad4445]

Me neither

[@ellamalcolm7184]

She literally IS Meredith grey

[@Itsurgirllauren44]

sameew

[@KirstenC546]

Damn so she really is the girl from the bar

[@rachelleannemalonzo9562]

So it is really true that's amazing

[@liamo941]

LMAOO IM DEAD

[@madison849]

Lmaooo

[@neehabell4036]

LMAO NOOO HAHAHAHA SHE IS 😭

[@emmagore9913]

LMAOOOO

[@i_just_exsist3695]

I am sure, some people actually became doctors inspired by Greys Anatomy.....or went into med school, because of it

[@lmaooooooo811]

in august i will be going to med school i would have never done it if it weren’t for this show

[@adeika6848]

i did

[@luna__lena4542]

Bcs of Grey's anatomy i want a George. I mean common he's so gorgeous

[@Jordan-bv7zc]

Lol I’m actually am gonna go to med school bc of the show.

[@Iamthemiracle777]

AND you are saying as if this was a good thing. Grey's anatomy is not based on strict reality, so this led many innocent students into medicine blindly. (Yes I am talking about my personal experience lol).

[@mysterygirl453]

I can't believe I binged watch the entire show in 3 months I cried laughed got mad and got depressed off that show 😂😂

[@jhumisoren2782]

that's what i'm doing right now Lol, Watching the series from the beginning.. crying, laughing, agitated 😆😆 it's almost 1 month and i've watched till season 11

[@hello-vx6kw]

i watched 17 season in one month lol 😂

[@iammandydhaliwal]

I'm bingewatching it now! Love it!

[@tomerdanielli4354]

It took you 3 whole months?!?!

[@charlenehezekiah869]

Ditto..It brought out the tears and laughter. I started during December.

[@raknamedsune3417]

If we don't get a magic reunion before the show ends I'll be furious. We also need to see more of Alex and Izzie's kids, and everyone else who has left or died.

[@adrii7322]

unless jo leaves i don’t think alex or izzie will make a comeback lol too awkward

[@raknamedsune3417]

@@adrii7322 Idk like Alex would want to see his best friend? Like idk I think they would. Besides he would probably wanna apologize to Jo as well

[@mathildeshansen3927]

I mean ir happend when Alex didnt wanna be in the show, but yea would be Nice to get Alex, izzie, cristina back for a final when the Series end

[@haleey115]

nah screw alex for what he did.

[@kstegenga17]

And George’s ghost when it come to the end 🥺 I miss George

[@sofimantuano7855]

actually patrick and ellen had amazing chemistry and ellen and patrick even said that in most of their interveiws together

[@marcelafoo7250]

That's telepathy! They have been together for a long time!☺️☺️☺️❤️❤️❤️

[@imanopinionatedbitch442]

Not all chemistry is romantic. They were together for 11 almost 12 seasons of Grey's Anatomy. Obviously they had chemistry.

[@alexwoodruff8228]

@Brielle Bennett “So did my heart”. I felt that a million times over.

[@madiplays7354]

They didn’t have a good bond

[@rat9269]

No hate but of course there gonna say that in an interview together but in a few of Ellen’s interviews by herself she had mixed emotions about him and a few years later and a different interview Ellen said That her and Patrick arent in touch

[@katherinehetu5717]

Patrick Dempsey and Ellen Pompeo had the best chemistry Ellen even said he will always have a place in her heart. Yes they haven’t spoken since the last time they saw each other but they where great friends on/off set.

[@graciespetpalooza1104]

honestly it saddens me that she doesn’t believe she shows heroic visions for younger audiences or that she really saves lives, as she totally does, she and her show taught me how to do cpr, what to do incase of a stroke, what to do incase of a seizure, etc!

[@andrew5222]

oh please 🙄🙄🙄

[@rachelscuri6879]

just FYI most of the stuff on the show is medically inaccurate. If you’re interested in learning CPR/First Aid, sign up for a Red Cross class

[@libbyhardel1826]

It was because of this show I recognized my son having his first seizure just this past March. He was 23 so it was shocking but I knew immediately he was having a grand mal seizure and it's because of stuff I've picked up from GA. Also there were A LOT of questions I've been knowledgeable to ask doctors concerning his seizures and for my mom as well.

[@calli8795]

always fact check. some things are accurate and some are not

[@perkae]

@@rachelscuri6879 acutally fun fact, if u look up the accuracy of greys anatomy it is over 70%!

[@eliseebrockmeier3064]

Pretty sure she had a surrogate for HER SON. Not her daughters, I’m pretty sure she carried both Stella and Luna but had a surrogate with Eli.

[@ellissiawilson9419]

She had a surrogate for both Eli and Sienna. But went through the pregnancy of Stella. Her children are Stella Luna, Sienna May, Eli Christopher.

[@eliseebrockmeier3064]

@@ellissiawilson9419 I was close enough. Thank you for clearing the fact up! I was thinking Luna wasn’t right, that’s John Legend’s daughter. But now I know lol.

[@ellissiawilson9419]

@@eliseebrockmeier3064 you were close for sure. Luna is Stella’s middle name so at least you knew the name specified to her :)

[@valerie1950]

i didn’t even know any of that!

[@rowan134]

Last one is false , her and Patrick have an amazing chemistry

[@CelebSpacechannel]

In the TV show yes but in real life it is not the case. I know it seems weird

[@rowan134]

@@CelebSpacechannel in real life as well

[@katiec7140]

exactly they just said it in an interview with deadline

[@katiec7140]

@@CelebSpacechannel no in real life ellen just said it in an interview with DEADLINE also Patrick and Ellen have said it multiple times you really need to get your facts right

[@maddieg.2921]

@@CelebSpacechannel no they hike together and stuff. do your research before reporting false facts

[@erinfarrell4086]

I’d love to see Zola become a surgeon like her mum and dad

[@libbyhardel1826]

I believe she's said she doesn't want to be a doctor, she wants to be a scientist.

[@Dumboedits]

Ik it’s zolas life but I really wanted greys anatomy to end with Zola in Derek’s scrub cap and saying “it’s a wonderful day to save lives”

[@kiranmahilange3792]

I think she is a big deal for me. She made me strong.

[@destineeherrera]

The fact she doesn’t think she’s anything special kills me !

[@Potatocheesebread]

She has the most contagious and charming smile.

[@PriyaaanshuThakur]

FYI Shonda Rhimes is not even running the show right now

[@robocat6559]

Who is?

[@laylagabrielleee]

@@robocat6559 somebody else because they did shonda so wrong unfortunately so she might leave acb/or already left

[@hemasingh9108]

Wait what did they do to Shonda to make her leave?

[@lexitaylor4996]

@@laylagabrielleee no she left netflix not abc

[@alyssahogle4964]

@Ximena Palma isn’t that why half the people left or were killed off

[@miakulawik2887]

Omg, how did i not notice that she was in 'FRIENDS'.😲😀

[@inesdesplanque2562]

I didn’t notice either! And I remember this episode, I have no idea why I didn’t recognise her. Maybe because she was like 10 years younger ?

[@shaistylinson5894]

I hate when they talk about peoples bodies! Its literally no ones business! And so what if she has any type of disorder! That doesn't make her a criminal or anything bad, on the contrary, i think it makes her a warrior to be strong and battle with herself everyday because its not easy and she seems to be doing good

[@yasmina4264]

The bad side of becoming famous

[@menaenae8207]

you can tell ellen pmpeo that that every day that i watch greys it saves me

[@hannahmroz4312]

I’m watching it rn

[@maryedwards2540]

I only within the past 6 months starting watching Grey's Anatomy and I was truly mesmerized immediately. I couldn't stop watching it. So my every waking moment I was watching the show. I even found myself going back to the beginning if I had to get up and do some chores around the house. Now I have to tell you that my life isn't easy by no means. I've been in a wheelchair for 3 years now and just learning how to regain some of my independence again after not being able to do much of anything for almost 2 years. So when I was looking for something to watch from my bed I began watching Grey's Anatomy. Now I was watching the show non stop until I reached this episode where they showed what it was like for the medical professionals to go day by day during the pandemic. I personally haven't gone out even for groceries. I ordered them online and my husband would pick them up. So we live pretty secluded so I myself haven't seen anyone in months. Grey's Anatomy had become my life and I love the show and although I don't want it to end, I know eventually it will come to an end. What a great bunch of actors and actresses. They couldn't have picked a better bunch of people to be Dr's and the sex omg it was in just about every episode lol 😂. I will be so sorry to see it all end ✌️❤️😍

[@jordymortier226]

when Dempsey left the show he and Ellen didn't talk and weren't friends but now they are friends and Ellen even asked him to come back for a few episodes so

[@susanhunnicutt5649]

it's always amazing that the actors really study their scripts with all those medical words

[@jennymontague851]

I love her. She is Grey's anatomy. She's a great actor with a wide range of emotions. Not sure I'll like the newer seasons coming up as I feel so close to some of the characters and I miss them when they leave. Greys Anatomy kept me sane during the Covid lock downs. Thanks y'all.

[@bettyteh7294]

I just love her in the show. She is the most sensible person and acts very motherly and caring.

[@elsabrady8891]

Ever since I started watching Greys I am inspired to become a doctor and am currently studying for med school never would of happened without this show.

[@sarahzavala9055]

I started watching about 2 weeks ago and I’m already on season six. I can’t get enough of it!!

[@leeann4380]

She's friends with him and even got him to come back for a couple episodes.

[@valerie1950]

i know!! some of these people make these, not even knowing the real truth.

[@jeezslurpie8157]

and he was on her podcast

[@kar13igh]

DAMNNN I DIDNT EVEN RECOGNIZE HER IN FRIENDS HOLY-

[@Lee-fn2fo]

“she didn’t save any lives” she saved mine 💕

[@jubileegavin6831]

Ellen and Patrick are actually very close and have great chemistry

[@canuck21]

Very close, most probably not, but they are in speaking term.

[@didarden]

Unbelievable how a nurses aide feeding our elderly makes minimum wage while an actress makes $575,000.00+ an episode. American really has priorities mixed up.

[@ivam0513]

The Law & Order episode she was in was one of the most frightening ones ever done. Her character was scary and evil. First thing I remember seeing her in. Amazing performance. 😳

[@Greys.lover_pd]

They said that Grey's Anatomy touched so many lives, that is beyond true it has made my life happier and sadder to have known this amazing show in my life

[@amakaonyeabo1520]

I LOVE the show! God! SO much! It taught me so much about love and life... shonda rhimes is fantastic! Creating that show was genius!

[@doombuggy123]

Wait, why is it heroic for Ellen pompeo to ask for a raise on a show, but everyone hates Katherine heigl for having the audacity to ask for a movie star salary at the height of her career?

[@birdop3601]

times were different

[@karmina709]

Somebody must have bad mouth Heigl cuz her career went south pretty fast.

[@roxy20231000]

I remember head lines of Heigl saying 'get me out of Grey' s Anatomy', she was super ungreatful Also thé show is called Grey's Anatomy not Stevens' Anatomy The show can't exist without her

[@darshanee4765]

Grey Anatomy is the best Ellen is an amazing actors all of them on the cast are amazing top tier acting 🥺♥️ the best show ever I don’t see anyone else playing Meredith gray she is the best for role ♥️♥️

[@hiimjohnquinones2971]

I feel like it's gonna end after covid because I just think the storyline will be over then🤷🏼‍♀️

[@user-xg8jq1jl8p]

I had the same thought but I don’t want it to be true😭😭😭

[@CelebSpacechannel]

It is a boring show now.

[@miahlouise1959]

they said they’re carrying on despite covid because they can wear full PPE playing doctors

[@ericamoniquephotography7152]

Interesting how would they not have a storyline? I think they did pretty well with the storylines the first 16 season. They'll be alright.

[@kathleencooney1518]

I loved the show but it has run it’s course. I love to see her with Derek on the beach discussing their children.

[@CelebSpacechannel]

WATCH NEXT Grey's anatomy :Meet the kids of the cast of grey's anatomy kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4bTZoiFe96mp5I Top 10 Couples in Grey’s Anatomy kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYKYoKWmns2rgsU

[@megha3686]

The title: Me: are you threatening me

[@dojindochi]

when I saw this title, first thing I said was... "I know everything about Ellen Pompeo" but let's watch this and see

[@tamarawhitworth9917]

She should have been paid as much as Dempsey from the start considering she was the ⭐.... Just saying! 😁👍😁

[@dragonzodiac78]

1000000% agree

[@josiegomez38]

You guys can’t cancel this show I’ve seen it over 20 since the beginning and right now this is my only happy place 😍

[@tarotwithneffy888]

I literally saved a life at work because of watching greys anatomy so many times I love shonda rhimes and Meredith I don’t even watch anything else really I just watch greys anatomy over and over it’s so much knowledge n everytime I watch it I learn things I missed the last time or I get a better understanding knowledge I did pick up !! Im a hugeeeee fan

[@Im.A.Potatoe]

Facts! I'm currently watching for the 13th time and will probably binge again right after🤣

[@nishatanjumbristy4993]

I never realized she was in Friends!! 🤩🤩

[@Remy4300]

I dunno what I’d do when greys ends 😂

[@lanessadoris8583]

Watch from the beginning lol

[@mrs.h9621]

You'd get a life?!?

[@neenahjadwin7016]

I wish they would answer your fan letters

[@erinrogers2091]

I want them to explore her and Hayes relationship and I think it could be as great as derrick and hers just in a different way.

[@araprado4859]

She's so beautiful. She sparkles. ♥️

[@thecaityshow1940]

she said that she met chris at 15 years old in an interview

[@chungleanne2690]

chris who?

[@camilles.810]

@@chungleanne2690 her husband

[@briannescott536]

okay so I absolutely love friends and I’ve watched the damn show a million times for the past 3 years (I’m not even exaggerating I rewatch the whole 10 seasons over and over again) and I never recognized that it was Ellen playing one of the girls that Ross and Chandler broke the pact with I never noticed that and I was watching friends and greys at the same time! Finished all 18 seasons in 5 months

[@libbyhardel1826]

I don't know how you don't recognize her in that episode on Friends! lol

[@abbytaylor9697]

I am a fan of most of the story lines but I love Addison. ❤️ she had a great appearance. As a Veteran, that story line was terrific. I only started watching the show during the pandemic.

[@tammyowen3833]

I love Meredith and Christina together they could literally have there own show they remind me of Lucy and Ethel on I Love Lucy they make a great pair 💜💞🌸💜💞🌸💜

[@judithryle2113]

Cannot stand christina

[@livingmylifeinpeace2722]

She’s saving lives. I can’t dye until I finish autonomy’s grey.

[@brookewright9722]

Wow her kids are straight for LIFE !!! Those kids are blessed

[@dottybows88]

Shocking how Dempsey made more even though she's the main character!

[@marcelafoo7250]

I wish the real life thing was Ellen and Dempsey

[@patillo56]

I'm watching the show from the beginning as we speak , up to season 7 now ❤

[@bentoncircle1643]

The last one is incorrect. Towards the end Patrick was fed up with the behavior of some cast members such as Isaiah Washington, but him and Pompeo had an amazing relationship off set. Multiple multiple times they both said they didn’t have to fake a single thing during the show, that their love towards each other was just as real as their actual marriages. It’s true they didn’t talk for a number of years after Patrick left, but they certainly never fought

[@yvett67]

What was Isaiah’s behaviour of the show???

[@nk-qs1lc]

@@yvett67 he was homophobic

[@bentoncircle1643]

@@nk-qs1lc among other things

[@doubtyou]

Ellen has stated in an interview multiple times saying otherwise. They had/have a great relationship though

[@canuck21]

It can't be towards the end because Isaiah left pretty early on.

[@kellymiller9641]

She is so pretty,cute,love her smile and laugh!

[@amaya9559]

she's amazing and i love her

[@patriciarobinson6081]

She's a big deal because she's inspires young woman who are stepping into the business to keep persevering.

[@avnisinha2421]

She is saving my life my acting in Grey's

[@georgiabarker6852]

Didn't know about Patrick Dempsey's lack of support in the salary gap. Makes me see him in a different light now.

[@ericamoniquephotography7152]

So one of the last statements mentions that in 2008 she said they haven't spoken much since he left the show! 2008? 🤔 I'm pretty sure he was still on the show.

[@miafine2584]

Acting is a noble path to pursue, we change lives by helping people through trauma and joy and life ♡ Meredith certainly has done that for me

[@pepsigirlbooth7543]

This show is one of my favorites I love Ellen she is so beautiful so amazing

[@Bedar_Khaleel]

The last one broke my heart they looked so in-love

[@lilsisleia6089]

I love her. Awesome awesome actress. 🥰

[@SofiaTheSacredSiren]

My all time favourite show. I have watched it so many times.

[@pattimuse1]

Talented and beautiful!

[@MakiMa86]

Gladly im watching it in 2022 Im so hype bout this series

[@Satya6146]

In case this is the end I hope they show evryone in one frame 1) Meridith 2 Derek 3 Christina 4 Preston Burke 5 Alex 6 Izzie 7 George 8 Lexie 9 Thatcher 10 Ellis 11 Richard 12 Amy 13 pierce 14 teddy 15 Owen 16 jackson Avery 17 jo Wilson 18 doc the dog 19 Callie 20 Arizona 21 mark Sloan(forgot to put it at top) 22 Susan grey 23 the intern who went to switzerland 24 Joe the bartender 25 Katie Bryce 26 Owens sister 27 The kids And any other people who were close to Meridith but the above 27 should be there if the show ends...reply to this comment if u have any more suggestions.

[@pallavi3667]

Dude..u forgot Bailey and warren..this is unreal 😭

[@Satya6146]

They didn’t come to my mind at that moment so that’s why I told u to add if there were any

[@pallavi3667]

Denny Duqette too

[@Emma-54]

I don’t think Burke should be included, the actor is extremely problematic and had a large falling out with the cast and crew.

[@bennybunny7378]

Meredith* Cristina* 23: Shane Ross

[@opheliaesmie9373]

Wow then she really is the girl from the bar😭💕

[@thecaityshow1940]

also the last one is false. they both have said multiple times about how great their chemistry was and they have talked in this past month

[@CelebSpacechannel]

I am saying they did not have the same bond in real life. Pompeo said it in several interviews maybe now things are better.

[@patriciasilvia1552]

Oh that’s so good to hear cause that was a bummer to think they never talked since then and they both live on different cost. He lives in Maine so I’m happy to hear they keep in touch 👍🏽😀

[@thecaityshow1940]

@@patriciasilvia1552 yep!! they actually both have houses in malibu that are pretty close together. they went on a hike and came up with the idea of him coming back to greys:)

[@Greys.lover_pd]

Its just a bit sad that Ellen and Patrick didn't exactly have the best bond, but it at least brings a tiny bit of comfort for the fact that when he died I can think of that fact

[@gabrielapuentedeffour7098]

Simplemente increíble cada una de estas !👍😱

[@ariiarii1045]

LOVE Ellen Pompeo

[@afanofu9910]

Ima be so sad when it ends , ah I hate when they dieeee it makes me so sad

[@ASH_wonu]

I MISS KATE WALSH AND PATRICK DEMPSEY❤

[@savannahleggett5603]

Kate Walsh and Patrick weren’t really that best Ellen and patrick were because her character didn’t cheat .and they were together longer on greys I believe

[@sofiaimbachi5462]

she’s coming back btw

[@lolajfletcher]

not her and her husband getting married the same way mer and derek did

[@Littlemouse_]

I just love this woman

[@angelibrahim9004]

Omg the girl on friends was her 😨

[@oliviakirker9133]

I love the show so much. I am even rewatching it.

[@prescynebres]

me too...I watch it in netflix and keep on watching it but when Derek died I was not interested anymore. I HOPE THERE WILL BE ANOTHER MOVIE for both of them.

[@oliviakirker9133]

@@prescynebres yeah me too.

[@yashvigupta9482]

I just finished binging greys anatomy from season 1-18 in 3 weeks

[@marvelouspostss]

Sameeeeee

[@andreahoffmann8220]

She also appeared in catch me if you can

[@elisangelacristinajeronimo2164]

Assisti tudo em 2meses estou assistindo novamente torcendo para que ainda.Sara.E jessica.voltem em uma.nova.temporada juntas.seria perfeito❤❤❤❤

[@karenmenjivar3340]

It is false that she didnt want to be famous. She said she wanted to act and when she was told to do meredith she said im in my 30 and if this doesnt work i wont make it in acting so yeah she wanted the show to keep going.

[@lindakoester8799]

Surprised Dempsey wouldn’t put an encouraging word in for you. His bad Ellen, you have succeeded completely on your own. Hold your head high, but always remember to be humble, respectful, kind, and offer other’s grace. A fan from, Sugar Land Texas 🇺🇸

[@laurenpeterman8669]

“She didn’t want to be the main character of a medical show for 5 years” 16 years later....... Ellen: well here we are

[@wallsareverycrunchy4783]

She is so great

[@peytonblair4352]

The last one is cap they had so much chemistry and they loved each other very much

[@jennyarnold3088]

Love 💕 Love 💕 Love 💕 her

[@AB-gy3uv]

Plzz my granny loves greys anatomy don't stop it

[@MedusaCharms]

Ellen and Patrick are not close or they bonded in rl...they are just both very good actors and have an awesome chemistry in the screen thats why we all think theres something lol!

[@rubi3890]

I’m sorry he didn’t want to support her get a higher wage so he left !? That explains his type of ending on the show 🥲🤯

[@daisyjelfs6629]

thats actually not true he left bc it was taking too much time and he wanted to spend time with his family

[@arielmohanlall6946]

Everyone: Talking about grey's anatomy Me: Damn...I need and love those eyes..they just sparkle and her smile...she is very beautiful for her age.

[@julietteg4229]

Watching this after the Red albums rerelease makes it so much more interesting

[@bisajalanjalanprivatetour3563]

Dontttttt they dare to kill her character!!!😭😭😭😭 I will sueee😁

[@cecilia180]

Well how come in many interviews Patrick said that they have great chemistry and a a great friendship

[@katelyneoliver9385]

I love Grey's Anatomy

[@donnaritch6200]

I am so upset to hear that Meredith and Derek are not friends. They had such a beautiful love story on set you would think that they would at least be friends offset. Oh well, that’s life

[@libbyhardel1826]

They are friends, this is wrong about them. They've both said that they like and admire each other and just this year, 2022, they saw each other on some red carpet or other and were very happy together. They didn't have to do that if they didn't like each other.

[@seeingsights1]

Aside from all these, I find her super gorgeous