Ellen Pompeo Let Go of Her 'Ego' to Stay 13 Seasons on 'Grey's Anatomy'

The "Grey's Anatomy" star said she has let herself age gracefully in Hollywood even though her ego makes it hard to do so.

[@downtherabbithole02]

Meredith and Cristina had the greatest love story of all time.

[@kevaughncampbell7343]

Tasia yes

[@kevaughncampbell7343]

Tasia yes

[@annoyngorangerocks]

Tasia yes

[@shariffbrown04]

Tasia so true!!! I am a latent Grey's fan I started watching it on Netflix and I looooove Meredith and Christina relationship the most.. and Sandra Oh character Christina is the person I miss on the show even more than Lexi, McSteamy and callie combined

[@handixo2751]

Tasia yes

[@sukhmanimalhi]

Does anyone ever ask male actors what's it like growing old in the spotlight?

[@sweiland75]

No because that's sexist

[@isadora2776]

Sukhmani Malhi Actually, Justin and Patrick were asked about growing old in the spotlight, so..............

[@anonymous_glitch837]

Male actors usually get more attractive as The age some say

[@veragrig8645]

no, cuz they get better looking with age, mostly

[@SCL111]

I wish man are getting these questions too. Some men certainly get fat & losses their hair as they age.

[@laurenbronwyn4962]

"I was devastated after losing her" best friends over anyone ❤️❤️

[@christinaward1604]

Btw DELUCA IS NOT THE NEXT MCDREAMY. MCDREAMY IS MCDEAD AND HE TOOK HIS MCNAME TO HIS MCGRAVE

[@katiejuds2130]

lol

[@katienoelh]

deluca is gonna be mcdead according the teaser of 13 hes mcdying

[@miwanabanana]

Not after the Mcpummeling his face got from Karev!

[@dancing4EvEr72602]

sorry whats greys anatomy i only know Karev's anatomy

[@99suad]

MCDEAD😂

[@beinghay7383]

It bothers me how the interviewer only keeps egging her about her age and such 😕

[@Sauhndruh]

BeingHay YES

[@eduarda3dudah]

well that was the point of the interview. and i don't feel like she chose this subject to condone it, it felt more like something they wanted to show the world and talk about

[@KayJayLuny1]

It broke my heart when she said she missed Sandra 😭

[@Tania-oq7rf]

I feel like the interviewer was being a little too rude to Ellen by talking about her wrinkles and the fact that she isn't young enough

[@bicarbonat1]

I miss Meredith and Cristina _so_ much :/

[@ashley-px4qt]

I'm glad that Ellen's ego didn't drive her to leave. Ironically, being on Grey's all these years has made her so much more potent in Hollywood than I think any sappy rom-com would.

[@taniawoods264]

Ashley that izzie SHADE 😂

[@csgrambauer5852]

She's still EXTREMELY beautiful regardless of her age. I mean, damn! ♥_♥

[@meikoblock]

What is Ellen talking about she is literally so gorgeous! Where is she aging? I do miss Christian I think her and Maggie would totally buttheads and fight over Mer's attention though

[@valeriekarina4513]

I'm sorry but this specification on her age is so annoying. "Am I young enough?" Like wtf?

[@libragoddess5990]

Valerie Karina Hollywood is ageist specially when it comes to women. She's smart. She's got a stable job and stable paycheck. Easier than starting over somewhere else not knowing if the same opportunities would even come.

[@h20luli]

Sandra Oh mention ❤️❤️❤️💔💔💔💔

[@gmun2248]

What do you have when you're young? ~ Drive, ambition, fight, a massive amount to learn - that will push you further if you're aware of that; you have everything to gain & nothing to lose; an entire life ahead of you; (usually ) better health & fitness without consciously using effort to maintain it; a youthful optimism, less cynicism (generalising); fresh eyes (metaphorically ), new experiences - at some point, everything is 'new'; you have dreams, hopes, aspirations, goals, intelligence, skill, talent (natural, raw, developed & trained); you have opportunity, fewer ties that might be holding you down (like a mortgage, or a spouse/ partner or children - I don't mean them as negatives, but you only have to make decisions for *you* - not for other people's lives too)..... what do you have when you're young - you have the world at your feet & if you want success, you work hard, dream big, & never give up. And *all* of that is so much better than "looks".

[@hollywoodshopaholic]

She's 47?? I thought she was barely 40 at this point, especially judging from her beautiful looks

[@hanstoppani5114]

I just adore her she is so amazing

[@Erin_Bee]

What I loved most about the show was Mer's relationship with Cristina. Mcdreamy didn't even compare. Still like the show but I'm always hoping Cristina will swing by and make a cameo.

[@tallitagutierrez1794]

she looks amazing.

[@janelleboston9790]

Interviewer comes off as a hater and poking her with age comments. Jealous much? Ew.

[@melodyhernandez5650]

i cant believe the new episode is NEXT WEEK!!!!!

[@lydiacasco6089]

OMG i love Greys anatomy❤❤❤

[@burieddead666]

i miss her and christina!!

[@michaelalvarado104]

I miss Christina so much, my all time favorite character

[@tymatthews6990]

anyone else miss George?

[@hudaameer9317]

i do ... i whine almost every other episode

[@lillysolomon5708]

Tina Burton tru

[@christinaward1604]

Oh McDreamy 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@nelisdabomb]

looks like she still hates patrick (derek) after he apparently cheated on his wife with some PA.... apparently shonda and ellen were close with patrick's wife... didn't matter in the end, they ended up not divorcing.

[@elijones1191]

is it just me or am I the only one that thinks Ellen and Patrick aren't really on good terms. everytime someone asks her about him she sort of dodges it and changes the subject

[@JenYard]

Apparently Patrick was cheating on his wife with one of the crew and was asked to leave the show... Meredith was friends with his wife, so that didn't go down too well...

[@TwilightVids4Life]

Where did you hear that??

[@ヽノo]

the nicest person you'll ever meet that didn't happen lol

[@TwilightVids4Life]

o ヽ༼ຈل͜ຈ༽ﾉ Oh okay (:

[@nelisdabomb]

it's everywhere.. go on blind gossip some more.

[@nati8408]

Oh, I love her!!!!

[@sashaaronson582]

Can they please stop commenting on her age!! She is amazing and beautiful and talented and brilliant! Why is her age even being discussed!

[@iFilmmak3r]

I keep seeing this in my suggestions and I keep thinking "Let go of her Ego" is some kind of reference to "Leggo my Eggo" like the waffles

[@ashleyk3602]

Ellen Pompeo seems so down to earth!

[@hafsaayub2956]

When the looks fade? She's still a banger bruh what

[@brielle251]

she is so beautiful it’s unbelievable ♥️ love ellen pompeo as an actress and as a person 💕

[@kloky22]

I just adore her. Best regards from Croatia. :)

[@itthesquid9564]

"Nobody's perfect and I'm not-" excuse me ellen yes you are

[@pennypenny878]

Why someone would ask her if she'll gonna staywhen she's the very main character. Yes, there are many main characters and protagonist but she is the very one. It's her show, come on.

[@erickaclarke1516]

She's amazing as Meredith Grey! She is an amazing actress!

[@tfksupreme3615]

She is so beautiful 🥰

[@kurotoshiro1490]

I WANT DEREK AND CRISTINA BACK

[@presleycostello3193]

Ellen is literally my inspiration, love her!! 💖💖 she says the right thing and does the right Thing

[@budoora3563]

There's nothing wrong with aging why is she pointing that out aggressively she is also old

[@saraprado8625]

"Really all you have in your youth is your looks. " Meh. not really

[@ashley-px4qt]

I think what she meant was that all you have ini your youth, that you don't have when you age, is your looks.

[@sweiland75]

What else do you have?

[@saraprado8625]

yes, it could be another interpretation

[@gmun2248]

sweiland75 Seriously? ~ Drive, ambition, fight, a massive amount to learn - that will push you further if you're aware of that; you have everything to gain & nothing to lose; an entire life ahead of you; (usually ) better health & fitness without consciously using effort to maintain it; a youthful optimism, less cynicism (generalising); fresh eyes (metaphorically ), new experiences - at some point, everything is 'new'; you have dreams, hopes, aspirations, goals, intelligence, skill, talent (natural, raw, developed & trained); you have opportunity, fewer ties that might be holding you down (like a mortgage, or a spouse/ partner or children - I don't mean them as negatives, but you only have to make decisions for *you* - not for other people's lives too)..... what do you have when you're young - you have the world at your feet & if you want success, you work hard, dream big, & never give up. And *all* of that is so much better than "looks".

[@ella1854]

awh i lover ellen so much... she's definitely my favorite actress ;)

[@joellebouwman5566]

Did she really just say ''All you have in your youth is your looks''? Sooo don't agree with that

[@LoveErica2Hot4u]

I just realized I was 6 when the first season came out and still remember watching the episode with that train crash and Mcdreamys wife showing up from season 1, I always watched it with my mom, come to think of it I was way to young to be watching that show lmao. but it was fun re-watching it a few years ago and remembering bits and pieces from my childhood.

[@faithhope5161]

she's perfect, she's gorgeous, funny & amazing actress! I love her. if she ends up leaving the show I'll stop. I miss Christina and Derek ! mertina & merder ❤

[@hellyeah156]

Ellen, your ego is not your enemy.

[@mari69diaz]

yes I agree with her, I miss sandra too, her person

[@juliarosa8032]

I love Ellen Pompeu 💝💝💝

[@nicolen4918]

Christina will always be my favorite character

[@leonadelbarba1828]

“Nobody is perfect and I’m also not... and... I’m ok with that...”

[@liv7739]

BUT SHE IS PERFECT 😭😭

[@karasays01]

love this lady ❤🙏

[@eviee8132]

Oml there is literally no expiration date on Ellen people age it's the circle of life nobody stays perfect new and shiny forever and anyways she ages really well.

[@queercumber9951]

I'm not caught up and I just got SO MANY SPOILERS!!!! 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@sheritamines]

Really broke my heart when Cristina left.

[@drshaaradsingh928]

Love Ellen, she's ethereal

[@elladecamp3679]

I really hope that if Meredith ever dies Zola becomes the main character (assuming she's mature enough to be a developed character at the time)

[@blancaguts]

I miss Sandra too :(

[@arianajuni]

Great to see Ellen say that Meredith doesn't seem to be a parent at all 😂

[@jessemoore5087]

I miss Christina so much

[@missleigh9480]

Ohmygod this show is amazing af. Like who are the writers? lol They're amazing story tellers. Can Ellen Pompeo just be Meredith Grey forever? haha Amazing actress.

[@xxxRobstenxxx]

what the hell kind of interview is this? what kind of questions?? the disrespect smh

[@patrickhamilton8881]

She is perfect though

[@sarahdippity]

I think ELLEN POMPEO looks GRRRRREAT!!!!! What are they talking about? {rolling eyes}

[@astrophelia]

I hope Justin chambers and Ellen Pompeo never leave greys 😭

[@Jcava5]

We all miss Cristina more...

[@Freerydah73]

Funny how when Ellen was giving the interviewer the toor of GA’s set, she looked not interested.

[@ameliorated]

Meridith has a nanny i think so thats why the kids arent always about

[@lielhadri6733]

I want my Christina back!!!!!!!

[@andydre1129]

I'm so sad I'm barely on season 3 episode 22 I have 9 more seasons

[@liliac.4625]

"I don't think Meredith is really a mother"

[@susanmoore9797]

Deluca is the next Mcdreamy!!

[@SCL111]

Sexiest to ask actresses about ageing in the spotlight but not men. Some men get fat and losses their hair as they age. Not all men get attractive as they age

[@TeyonaMiller]

I mean I get it. That show lives and dies with Ellen but I would like to see her do other work

[@susanmoore9797]

they always make dr. grey such a plain jane on the show. make her prettier!!!! pls.

[@miguelmp2212]

Christina

[@riadas3798]

I don't think Meredith is a parent- lmao!

[@mxnsoonnsunsets8200]

She doesn’t LOOK OLD

[@noahatlas5240]

I love greys anatomy, but hell, it's gone on for ten years. At this point its poorly written and drawn out. it's time to put it to rest, Shonda.

[@Kburd-wr6dq]

Noah Bradford yeah, it should of ended when Derek died.

[@Kburd-wr6dq]

Tina Burton Yup, shes pulling things out of her ass now, killing more people, people going to jail. Ridiculous.

[@queenshaina101]

Noah Bradford agreed! She should just work on a really bomb finale . I honestly feel like the show ended when Christina left. I watched past that of course . But now when I re watch I stop there lol

[@beautyspotty9444]

I dont like the interviewer always stressing the age thing

[@tmad9129]

Greys died with Lexie

[@kayliemulvihill2141]

Am I the only one who thinks they all look the same 😂😂

[@champagnesupernova4081]

That hairstyle and the middle part ain't working for her...please stick to the side bangs.

[@jaquic3310]

I stopped watching when Derek died

[@sai6761]

I don't like anchor

[@losteyesight]

Gross.

[@g00glesucksatprivacy60]

If the last 5 seasons have proven anything it’s that Ellen is the true star of this show and the only character that the show can’t go on without.

[@JRob594]

I'm pissed they took Derek to the wrong hospital if he would've went to grey sloan he'll still be alive

[@Maritriny_17]

I love her voice so much 💕 idk why but it’s relaxing

[@imusic247]

She's amazing! And, she still looks beautiful!