Ellen Pompeo Reveals Why She Stayed on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ for So Long

Ellen Pompeo Reveals Why She Stayed on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ for So Long

The actress behind Dr. Meredith Grey isn't seeking accolades.

Ellen Pompeo says she wouldn't have stayed on 'Grey's Anatomy' so long if she sought critical acclaim

"I craved the sort of financial and job security," Pompeo said. Anne Marie Fox. / Disney via Getty Ellen Pompeo appears on 'Grey's Anatomy' in 2024Ellen Pompeo knows some people see her only as Dr. Meredith Grey, the Grey's Anatomy character she's played since 2005, but she ponders what being recognized for other work would mean to her.“On Grey's, you really only get an opportunity to be nominated for things in your first few seasons, and so tha…

Ellen Pompeo says she wouldnt have stayed on Greys Anatomy if she wanted critical acclaim

Ellen Pompeo is opening up about critical acclaim and her time on Grey’s Anatomy. The actress known for portraying Dr. Meredith Grey on the popular medical drama series recently told The Hollywood Reporter if she wanted more critical acclaim, she wouldn’t have stayed on the show as long as she has. “On Grey’s, you really only get an opportunity to be nominated for things in your first few seasons, and so that time had clearly passed,” Pompeo sai…

Ellen Pompeo says she wouldn’t have stayed on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ if she wanted critical acclaim – KS95 94.5

Ellen Pompeo is opening up about critical acclaim and her time on Grey's Anatomy.The actress known for portraying Dr. Meredith Grey on the popular medical drama series recently told The…

Ellen Pompeo says she wouldn't have stayed on 'Grey's Anatomy' if she wanted critical acclaim

Disney/Brian Bowen Smith Ellen Pompeo is opening up about critical acclaim and her time on Grey’s Anatomy. The actress known for portraying Dr. Meredith Grey on the popular medical drama series recently told The Hollywood Reporter if she wanted more critical acclaim, she wouldn’t have stayed on the show as long as she has. “On Grey’s, you really only get an opportunity to be nominated for things in your first few seasons, and so that time had cl…

Ellen Pompeo says she wouldn't have stayed on 'Grey's Anatomy' if she wanted critical acclaim - The Pulse of NH

Disney/Brian Bowen SmithEllen Pompeo is opening up about critical acclaim and her time on Grey's Anatomy.The actress known for portraying Dr. Meredith Grey on the popular medical drama series recently told The Hollywood Reporter if she wanted more crit...