'Grey's Anatomy's' Ellen Pompeo Talks Aging in Hollywood

The actress has played the lead role of Dr. Meredith Grey on the hit ABC show for more than dozen seasons.

[@rine9277]

I'm sorry. She was 33 WHEN SHE STARTED?! Girl. She is one of the most insanely beautiful people I've ever seen. I thought she was early 20's when she started.

[@eattherich7659]

Erin Elliott Not gon lie, I thought she was 40. Still gourgous and amazing.

[@tyieshaonyenwere3032]

She looked her age when she started the show

[@jordansmith1093]

Frfr I thought she was 20 something

[@heighton7206]

Saaame

[@buffycatnip]

she definitely did looked older than her castmates when she started the show and i wasn't surprised she was actually 33.

[@kass3048]

Idc what people say about Ellen she's beautiful. Beauty doesn't stop after age 29. Remember that.

[@sandymarano4871]

Kassidy Hill how old is she.?do u know?!

[@songbird1395]

Sandy Marano there's something called Google if u type in Ellen Pompeo Wikipedia will show u her age

[@randomperson9641]

currently 47 and gorgeous

[@antipie-robloxgacha2769]

Random Person yes Like she's 47 And She's Beautiful Looks Like she's 23 And she's Beautiful

[@randomperson9641]

ikr she looks so younger

[@Michele18164]

The show has survived because the characters grew and aged and changed along with the actors. They didn't hide it - they embraced it. And that's why the audience (at least this audience!) loves it.

[@maria7003]

She did NOT look 33 in the first season! She EASILY looked like a 20-something year old!

[@GossipGirl770]

To me she did look 35. She was born in 1969 in wikipedia so why is she she was 33? The show was made in 2005 which would have made her 35 at the time

[@Stelpots]

@@GossipGirl770 She could've landed the role at 33 but didn't start filming until a bit later. Grey's premiered in March 2005 but a lot of Series 1 was probably made in 2004 when she was 34. My maths is useless though so apologies if I'm wrong but that's what I'm thinking happened.

[@agneslindgren7862]

She looked like 19

[@emilyrodriguez9995]

SHE WAS 33 IN THE FIRST SEASON⁉️⁉️

[@emilyrodriguez9995]

@@agneslindgren7862 ong she looked YOUNG💀

[@zubin868]

I started medical school when the show started......went from being a student to an intern to a neurosurgical resident in this 14 seasons...........................i have njoyed it to the fullest

[@Mykahl1]

Muhtamim Chowdhury that’s so neat!! Congratulations on your success! I always wanted to be a doctor :)

[@deduno147]

That’s amazing!!

[@BabydollKai]

Congrats man 👏 you worked hard

[@zubin868]

@@BabydollKai wow I stumble on to see this 2 years later, and I have 488 likes which I never saw . . . . . . . . . I have grown out to be a full neurosurgeon now. But times are hard. Thank u so much for the cheer . . . . . really needed this in this time :D

[@BabydollKai]

@@zubin868 OMG congrats OMG just congrats I don't know what to say

[@sams517]

aw she sounds like a great mom

[@mergulhonaspaginas]

the reporter keeps calling her old, this is so annoying...

[@manddray]

they dont do that to men

[@adrianavuitton3735]

RIGHT .. I said that was not needed at all

[@elizabethlind9947]

Maybe she won't have this job for long.

[@teencouture24]

god i though she was like 18 when she started greys

[@mnbvcxz1597]

she was 36!!!!!?? I just looked up after I saw ur comment. wtf 🤤

[@LeopardGeckoTree]

I thought George O’Malley was 17 at first lol. He has such a baby face.

[@joflores1604]

She looks younger than 33 in season one !!!

[@andreav4903]

Elizabeth Castanon SHE STILL LOOKED RLLY YOUNG THOOOOOO

[@ashly20133]

Elizabeth Castanon no 33

[@5ra46]

I still hate it that they killed Derek. The second time I saw the episode when he dies I freaking cried like my own boyfriend died. And then he turns over and says to me: hey, i'm gonna die, too, someday, you know... Couldn't calm myself down for over an hour... -.-

[@lkm1743]

5ra46 It really was the best way to let him off of the show though

[@kayleeconnally5471]

5ra46 my cousin told me that he cheated on his wife and Ellen was friends with his wife and she wouldn't work with him and he got into a fight with Shawna Rhimes (or how you spell that)

[@renearussell4835]

5ra46 still wish was a dream

[@cillavilladsen5393]

His death was so fucking stupid that I didn't even feel sad about it. I was so annoying that he died in such an obvious way simply because he was an idiot.

[@niltonaguirre2262]

5ra46 I laughed when Derek died

[@butwhatdidGodsay]

idk why the reporter was constantly on her age.

[@MarceloCN]

Maybe because she's 48 right now and has a 14 season serie with her? or because she's 48 and insanely beautiful? It's Hollywood, it's all about age when the subject are women.

[@JustLIkerapunzel]

Mark Maybe cause it was about aging as actor? Lol But seriously I can‘t believe she almost arrived in her 50‘s!!! I remember watching greys since season 1 and I always though hoe beautiful she is and how women actually become more beautiful in their 30‘s and when I though that I was just turning into a teenager haha. Now she seems like she aged 5-7 years since season 1 I think it is worth mentioning

[@lacuachaero]

Mark well shes 50 now.

[@adamlancsak6606]

Hence the title

[@daniellekilian4741]

she is honestly so amazing and so beautiful I look up to her

[@makeupforbums]

Literally every spoiler in six minutes 😂

[@soundofheaven19]

The "spoilers" were all from last season so they assume most people have watched it since a new season is starting...

[@missgrey8757]

that woman inspires me

[@KimmimaruSai]

She's such a great person, love her.

[@seanogle9901]

Would they ever ask a man about how he is aging in Hollywood?

[@bengofo3901]

No because men age well

[@privateperson21]

Bengofo not really, women tend to age better

[@bengofo3901]

jackie jackie I guess it mostly depends on the individual

[@suziyard9465]

@@bengofo3901 no they don’t

[@savannahwillsey5689]

SHIT IM ONLY ON SEASON 3 I DIDNT KNOW MCDREAMY DIES

[@bryanjohnson5327]

Everyone dies... Don't get to attach to anyone...

[@mann7298]

dude dont waych interviews if youre not caught up and prepared for spoilers. tv show binge watching 101

[@cassidygage7312]

Oh honey... Season 3 isn't even a scratch on the surface...

[@simmyb8838]

Savannah Willsey literally everyone dies

[@iNBKGamers]

Savannah Willsey season 3? HA. you're nowhere near for the emotions you're going to feel

[@mann7298]

is it weird that i teared up when the clip of derek getting hit came up lmao

[@merderga8983]

+yamina breezy same..

[@kitty-mp6cx]

me too :(

[@kat9917]

Title: Ellen talks aging Me: But she hasn't aged... Ellen: Im not perfect but im okay with that Me: Crying because she literally is a god

[@leniiquiagabriel2314]

Why is this the same exact thing I just said rewatching this

[@bibble4097]

The way the reporter interrupted her 😭

[@ineedya123]

47, that skin is poppin!!!

[@iliyananikova891]

I love her sooo much that I would literally die if I ever meet her

[@briancagordon2308]

I love Ellen,she's so real and authentic. I love it

[@yitingwang9846]

Really don't like the reporter she s almost condescending when asking questions Ellen is very decent

[@maleclover2819]

derak should always be her soulmate he was always hers

[@rebbecahagh]

I still hate the producers for cutting McDreamy Ugh MerDer is still fucking going in my head

[@anyahep]

Birthday Cookeh Yeah same but his personal life was falling apart... he almost got a divorce with his wife

[@renearussell4835]

Anyahep AJ. he made the statement he would rather be racing so Shonda fired him

[@anyahep]

Renea Russell Oh I didn't know that😂

[@Borjipius]

Birthday Cookeh he was molesting a girl in the studio, so shonda fired him

[@itsMelonPVP]

no he wasnt , he became a racecar driver at lemans.

[@avaabartelss1432]

I love how she drags her own characters parenting lolll

[@MSTechie]

time to re-watch grey's from the start ;-;

[@heighton7206]

EasyTech I've done that soo many times haha

[@lalimf305]

Watching this interview gave me a newfound love & appreciation for Ellen Pompeo. She seems like such a genuine person. I always loved Meredith. But how I feel like I identify more with Ellen.

[@cloudwalker08]

I like her she is beatifull in her own way, she looks natural and sweet , she aged early because at 30 something a lot of actreses can look about 7 years younger like Eva Mendes or Eva Langoria, but like I say she is beautifull the way she is.

[@mann7298]

the was around 30 when they started and to me she looked super young back then? someone just said they thought she was 18 when she started

[@medoahmed956]

she is one of the most beautiful women in the industry, and as she ages as she gets​ more beautiful.

[@oliviarose2974]

Patrick and Ellen grew up literally right around me ugh! except I wasn't alive but that's so frustrating! and awesome!

[@tinycooki3922]

When they showed derek died i could not stop crying

[@anyahep]

Tinycooki3 I know 😭 They should some how bring him baaaaack

[@antipie-robloxgacha2769]

Anyahep AJ Magic Derek Comes Back I would be Like YAS More seasons of Merder

[@anyahep]

LanceyGamesOn22 XxX ikr 😭😭😭

[@heighton7206]

Tinycooki3 I'm still upset ab it

[@ashly20133]

He cheated on his wife in real life don't cry over him lol

[@MaritzaMartinez-mx6cq]

Omg! I didn't know that she lost her mother when she was 4. Strong woman love her

[@ilikebananas1012]

“I don’t think Meredith is really a parent” 😂

[@christinakouros4277]

I've never missed characters as much as I do with these ones.. I miss George and Sloane and Derek and Christina.. basically all of them :(

[@hannabennett819]

MEREDITH!!!!

[@ericaruffino942]

When she says it’s ok you go😭 I have not even got that far yet and I cried at the previews 🤦‍♀️

[@alfredchan9883]

Guys, if you're complaining of spoilers, it just means you're not a dedicated fan. Next time, don't click on any interview or news about the show. Sheesh.

[@heighton7206]

Alfred Chan esp a newer interview lol

[@Alejandra.p.6577]

I love Ellen ❤ Poor interview though... does the reporter have to mention Ellen's age every 2 seconds? Like damn.

[@aztiray_123]

Alejandra Chaney that was the purpose you idiot

[@Cashstuffwithsteph]

This is the best interview with Ellen. I love her and her gracefulness.

[@pitaandhummus7643]

THERES A HUGE SPOILER DONT WATCH THIS IF YOUR STILL MID SEASON

[@tejiuppal4816]

Ellen was gorgeous, is literally stunning right now, and it seems like she will always be beautiful 😍😍

[@meredith__derek4816]

She do be looking 20 in season 1,2

[@lilbit623]

I think ellen is beautiful and IS aging gracefully!

[@nathaliabandrea]

Am I the only one shocked to see who her husband is? I'm just so used to seeing her with Derek on Grey's lol her husband is so different.

[@samantharamoodit2861]

She’s an amazing and beautiful woman. I love her 😍

[@wills5945]

Honestly what a lovely person

[@nokwazikhathi999]

I didn't know Derek died 😭 I've only watched up to season 10. My heart 😭😭😭

[@michaelaneal8130]

Nokwazi Magwaza he dies in season 11

[@danielthankachan2436]

Ah, i wouldnt watch anything about Greys until maybe like Season 14

[@clairdelune3148]

I stopped at Season10. Hahaha tho ive watched some clips of the newer seasons ahhaha im still heartbroken haha

[@greysanatomy105]

Ellen you don’t have to say that you hope your character is good enough once your looks fade, you are so beautiful inside and out no matter how old ♥️❤️

[@macexx8431]

she’s gorgeous

[@brittneybabeee4031]

I think Ellen is beautiful. She was beautiful then and she is beautiful now. I realize that you can tell she has aged but I love that. I don't think she has had any work done and that's amazing. I think we are SO used to actors and actresses getting plastic surgery that when we see someone who is older and has had no work done, we suddenly think they've lived an unhealthy lifestyle or haven't taken care of their skin. When, in reality, they just chose not to get any plastic surgery because they appreciate their natural beauty and aging. Genes play a big role in how fast your appearance ages. I honestly think that even when she started Grey's, she looked very slightly older than she really was. However, it wasn't mainly because she "looked older" but more because she has such a classic, timeless look and vibe to her. You could tell, and still can, in her demeanor and her partially her fine lines that she is a classy, wise, and "aged", beautiful woman. It's possible that she once lived an unhealthy lifestyle but I really believe it's just her genes & stress. Nevertheless, I think she has always looked amazing and still does. She hasn't had any work done and I find that admirable & I love her & her beauty even more. It's always wonderful to see people who can definitely afford plastic surgery choose to embrace their natural aging process.

[@kaylahxlove]

I love this ❤️

[@hurain6597]

She’s gorgeous and looks young for her age

[@lilypoon1175]

This and her Hollywood reporter interview is great.

[@Prettygirlcn5]

Gosh she's wonderful

[@petphotographer]

What difference does age make? Look at Betty White, many people love her, because she has a joyful personality and encompasses all that is love for people and animals; as she's an animal activist and a humanitarian. Why can't hollywood embrace more of this in a celebrity than the aging and looks!?

[@laurak8419]

Ellen is ageing gracefully, can’t believe she is 50 this year!!

[@luunnmusic]

uggghhhhhh i wasn't at the part where derek died yet FUCK

[@rachel-fx]

I love her voice! ♥♥♥

[@metzgerfaith305291]

She’s a beautiful human being

[@mikr897]

This was such a well done authentic interview!!

[@brielle251]

Ellen will always be such a beautiful woman no matter how old she gets ♥️

[@rosegoodman1126]

Love Ellen so much she’s amazing

[@rayannmary556]

This video made me cry so much lol like all the videos from the show.

[@my._little_world]

I love her 😍 ❤

[@desirayrodriguez6170]

Ellen is the most beautiful person alive best actress ever I love her 🥰

[@Olivia_4444]

i love her so muchh

[@jessica3996]

This women is SOO beautiful

[@alexandraioana5378]

she is the best of this movie !!

[@ponysquad0196]

‘ I am not perfect nobody is’ But really she’s PERFECT no one can say anything different

[@WordsFlowMagnetic]

She's so cute and had has such a great personality

[@abrartomlinson5105]

I love her so much 😍😍

[@AFrancesR]

This was a great interview, great questions

[@karenlindley.9756]

Greys anatomy will always be the electric tension of Merder and Christina. Those were the best times, the best scenes and the best writing. I stopped watching after Derek died haven’t watched since!

[@ericjoyner7742]

my favorite hospital shows are e.r, greys anatomy,chicago md and trapper john md.

[@jasondilaurentis3386]

eric joyner I've been neglecting watching Chicago Med. Idk why, I guess it's just not Grey's

[@sdoootx6729]

She can do no wronggg 😭😭💜

[@jnn4853]

she really is an amazing person in real life, so kind and cheerful

[@cassandrabennett8750]

NOONE BRINGS UP DEREKS DEATH AROUND ME UNLESS YOU WANT TO BUY THE FOOD THATS GONNA MAKE ME FEEL BETTER

[@ComedyGlor]

This woman is so beautiful in every way, In the way that matters.

[@ComedyGlor]

This woman is so beautiful, in every way and in the most beautiful way. What a g

[@patriciamelo20]

Ellen queen of tv

[@antipie-robloxgacha2769]

Pati Melo heh Lol she is QUEEN OF TV

[@masatomic197]

I'm in love with hir smile.😍😍😍

[@athumanii]

Most beautiful woman on earth

[@britneymorales6680]

Ellen Pompeo 2020 President!!!!

[@lauraeblanco]

Ellen Pompeo's wrinkles/mouth getting thinner always denounced she didn't look like Meredith's age. Still a great actor ❤️

[@djdal1226]

what a queen

[@lunarose3621]

I’m sorry but this woman DOESNT age, she is gorgeous... how?😂😍

[@cassieluv7869]

I really like this actress😍😍😍

[@nekanx2240]

she shouldnt have said she doesn't think meredith is a parent

[@JoaquimInverno]

She's amazing!

[@wubwub7546]

She is so beautiful and intelligent!

[@fuunyambi1915]

I love Ellen she's so beautiful

[@payalgupta7776]

She has the cutest laughter. Not many actors actually laugh with a sound coz they might sound stupid.

[@whyyoutryingtoknowmynamehu4985]

Everyone is getting all mad over the 'spoiler' bc they're on a single digit season. Like there are 13 seasons now. It's not like the episode just came out and you didn't have time to watch it.

[@mariposa137]

She looks so good wth I wish I'd be the same as her

[@addi_marie]

NO THE AUDIENCE IS NOT READY FOR A NEW SOULMATE😭

[@Gaby-xw2wc]

Tf? She is beautiful. Not even because I like her. She is just truly beautiful

[@nishey94]

Ellen is her character

[@tiltanriechler2482]

I really think she's even more beautiful now than then.

[@ascend111]

ellen pompeo is perfect