Ellen Pompeo Reveals Shocking Reason Her Daughter Can't Watch Grey's Anatomy!

Ellen Pompeo’s youngest child is not expected to join the action at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital in the near future.

In reality, Ellen has decided to stop the plan of her 10-year-old child Sienna watching Grey’s Anatomy, even though her older sister Stella, who is 15 years old, wants to watch it too.

Ellen mentioned on Jimmy Kimmel Live on March 14 that her 15-year-old has already watched it, and now her 10-year-old is asking to see it too. However, she’s not ready for the younger one to watch it yet.

Ellen, who is mother to six-year-old son Eli with husband Chris Ivery, has a valid justification for delaying Sienna’s exposure to certain content for a bit longer, despite her peers starting to watch it as well.

She stressed that many children in her daughter’s class have already watched it. “I’m not passing judgement on other parents,” she clarified, “but I’d rather my daughter didn’t catch me on TV in my underwear just yet. However, all her classmates have, which seems to be a popular topic for discussions on TikTok.

Fans of “Grey’s Anatomy,” spanning various age groups, carry unique recollections of the longest-running medical drama ever produced. Yet, Ellen has sorted through these memories as if they were medical cases in her mind.

As a lifestyle connoisseur reflecting on my journey, I find myself often marveling at events that seem to have slipped my memory, particularly those that transpired post-2023 when I stepped away from my full-time role. I’m left wondering, “When did that occur?” It’s a testament to the rich tapestry of life and the many captivating moments it continues to weave for me.

If a cast member from “The Good American Family” wants to inform someone about their 10-year-old watching the series, they can directly contact its creator Shonda Rhimes, as she mentioned that her young child started watching it in the year 2024.

Yesterday, my not-so-small human watched Grey’s Anatomy for the first time, and I shared this on Instagram in March 2024. My mind is struggling to cope! I am essentially gone. Gone. However, I’m overjoyed that she gets to see the characters her mom brought to life.

As Ellen and Shonda’s children sail through two decades of “Grey’s”, Continue reading to discover every doctor who’s joined and left the series throughout the years.

In the third season, Burke left Cristina at the altar without a trace, eventually winning a Harper Avery award at another location. Later on, he shifted base to Zurich, Switzerland, where he established a state-of-the-art hospital. He married, had a family, and in season 10, as he prepared for retirement, he invited Cristina to take over his hospital.

After it emerged that Isaiah Washington used a derogatory term towards his costar T.R. Knight during an on-set argument, he ended up leaving the series. His attempts at damage control only made matters worse until eventually he was dismissed from the show. Interestingly, he and ABC later reconciled, allowing him to rejoin the cast in 2014. Since then, his most notable roles have included Thelonious Jaha on The CW’s The 100, which ended with his character’s death in season five, followed by a role in Starz’ critically praised series P-Valley.

In the fourth season, young Intern Norman found himself needing to disprove assumptions about his role, as people mistook him for an attendant because of his youth. Unfortunately, he made a mistake by informing the wrong patient that she was near death. Subsequently, he suffered a stroke and underwent surgery to remove a blood clot. After recovering from surgery, Norman decided to move departments and specialize in psychiatry.

Edward Herrmann, a highly acclaimed actor, is most notably recognized for his role as Richard Gilmore in the popular series Gilmore Girls. Prior to his passing in 2014, he made appearances in several episodes of The Good Wife, Harry’s Law, and even American Dad, among other shows.

In the show, Sydney temporarily replaced Bailey during her maternity leave and became known for her bubbly personality, which sometimes irritated others. She also had a brief romantic moment with Derek at one point, but she was absent in early season four. However, the trailer for season 21 hints that Dr. Heron will return to the series.

I’ve been absolutely thrilled to have had the opportunity to grace the screens on shows like Liv and Maddie, Man with a Plan, and even a future episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm in 2024! Kali Rocha, the talented actress she is, was there too, making every scene we shared together nothing short of magical.

Among the most heart-wrenching stories on this list, by the end of season five, George made a fateful decision to join the military as a trauma surgeon. As he was embarking on his journey, he heroically saved a woman from being run over by a bus, but unfortunately, he himself was struck and severely injured. In such a critical state when he arrived at the hospital, no one recognized him until he managed to write his nickname, “007,” in Meredith’s hand using his finger. Despite their best efforts, they couldn’t save him, and he sadly passed away.

Following a series of challenging off-camera periods (which included Isaiah Washington reportedly using offensive language towards him), Knight faced difficulties with certain storylines involving George and the scarcity of George’s appearances during the early part of Season 5, leading him to request termination of his contract.

In 2017, the knight revisited Shondaland, featuring in a sequence on The Catch. He has additionally been spotted on shows like The Good Wife, 11.22.63, Genius, and others. In the year 2019, he made an appearance on The Bravest Knight, while in 2020, he starred in HBO Max’s series The Flight Attendant alongside Kaley Cuoco. Furthermore, he paid a visit to Grey’s for a single episode, where he met Meredith during her COVID-19 coma.

In the fifth season, Erica Hahn ended both her relationship with Callie Torres and her job at the hospital after learning about an incident involving Izzie Stevens. It seemed that Denny Duquette’s life could have been saved if not for Izzie cutting his LVAD wire in a desperate attempt to help him. Unfortunately, the heart transplanted into Denny was from one of Erica’s patients. When Callie refused to disclose what happened, Erica felt compelled to walk away from both her relationship and her job.

Brooke Smith made appearances in several TV shows including Bosch, Bates Motel, Supergirl, The Good Doctor, Chicago Med, and The Good Fight, as well as the 2019 movie Bombshell.

In the sixth season, our intern went missing, while Brandon Scott has lately been featured in shows like “Dead to Me” on Netflix, “13 Reasons Why”, and “This Is Us”.

In the series, Izzy Stevens developed cancer, wed Alex Karev, overcame her illness, but then seemed to vanish during season six. She eventually resurfaced for another appearance where she expressed that Seattle no longer felt like home to her. Later, it transpired that Alex received divorce papers, and now it’s revealed that Izzy had secretly given birth to Alex’s twins, moved to a ranch in Kansas, and became a surgical oncologist.

Katherine Heigl stopped being part of a popular show around 2008 when she chose not to be nominated for an Emmy because she felt the script wasn’t worthy. By 2010, her character was written out entirely. Since then, she has expressed a desire to reprise her role, but the creator, Shonda Rhimes, has indicated that she is finished with that narrative. In 2015, she told TVLine, “I’m done with that story.

Initially gaining fame in romantic comedies, Heigl continued to appear in several such films. Later, she transitioned back to television with “State of Affairs,” followed by “Doubt” and more recently, she has been part of “Suits” and the 2020 series “Firefly Lane.

Despite the frequent turbulence among the interns on Grey’s, Megan might opt for the scalpel instead. She found herself in a complicated love triangle involving both Steve and Pierce. While dating Pierce, she ended up sleeping with Steve, which led to Pierce harboring intentions to harm Steve. Later, Megan became pregnant with Steve’s child, eventually marrying him. Since season six, however, she has been absent from the scene following Derek Shepherd’s decision to rehire her.

Molly Kidder has taken on several acting roles following her appearance in ‘Grey’s’, such as an episode on ‘Outsourced’ in 2010 and various indie movies.

In the series, Josephn Williamson, who was part of the love triangle involving Megan, Pierce, and Steve, was let go during a round of layoffs and exited in season six. Since then, he has acted on television shows such as “Here and Now” and the 2019 movie “Ford v Ferrari,” alongside Christian Bale and Matt Damon.

In a work romance triangle, Steve found himself at the opposite end, ultimately tying the knot with Megan and starting a family together. Despite surviving the company downsizing, Steve disappeared from the series after season eight without any further mention.

Since my unexpected absence from Grey’s, I’ve had the pleasure of gracing other small screens on shows such as Franklin & Bash, Mom, The Great Indoors, Grace & Frankie, and Modern Family. It’s been a delightful journey exploring new characters and stories in these diverse series.

In the sixth season, nurse Olivia lost her job due to the merger with Mercy West. However, she made a brief reappearance in the fourteenth season. This was when her son accidentally swallowed a toy while visiting his grandparents in Seattle. Notably, her son received treatment from Alex, who had previously given Olivia syphilis. During this time, she also had an opportunity to converse with Jo, Alex’s former fiancée.

Since her departure from Grey’s Anatomy in 2009, Sarah Utterback has been seen on various TV programs. Notably, she has appeared on series such as Reception and Mysteries of Laura.

Graciella, the intern who was last spotted during the hospital shooting at the end of season six, has since been keeping incredibly busy. This includes a recent stint on “How to Get Away with Murder”, as well as guest roles in shows like “S.W.A.T.”, “The Good Doctor”, “American Housewife”, “Animal Kingdom”, “Snowfall”, “Criminal Minds”, “NCIS: LA”, “Anger Management”, “Bones”, and the 2019 miniseries “Reckoning”.

In season six, Nora became the unfortunate victim when Gary Clark, armed with a gun, entered the hospital with the intention of murdering Derek. Tragically, she lost her life instantly following a gunshot wound to the head.

Nora Zehetner made guest appearances in several episodes of “Mad Men” following her departure from “Grey’s Anatomy,” and she has since been a main cast member on “Designated Survivor” and the 2019 show, “The Right Stuff.

In the gripping events of season six, I found myself trapped alongside Mandy Moore’s character and Bailey in a confined space during a harrowing ordeal. Unfortunately, I was subjected to a harrowingly close-range shooting that proved fatal. Despite Bailey’s valiant efforts to save me, the disabled elevators during the evacuation sealed my fate. It was an unforgettable and heart-wrenching experience, one that I will carry with me always.

Robert Baker has been thriving quite well, making appearances on shows like Riverdale, Modern Family, The Originals, and more recently as Otis Graves in Supergirl.

OBGYN Lucy managed to secure a remarkable job opportunity in Africa, which had previously been anticipated by Alex but without proper discussion. Consequently, when Alex failed to communicate his potential move, Lucy seized the chance and relocated to Africa herself, effectively disappearing from sight following season seven.

Currently, Rachael Taylor is primarily recognized for her role as Jessica Jones’ friend, Trish, in the Netflix series “Jessica Jones” and also in “The Defenders.

Initially portrayed as Derek’s bitter ex-wife, Addison later gained popularity and even starred in a spinoff series. Most recently, she was a regular cast member on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ during the somewhat debated musical episode in season seven, where she played a crucial role in saving Callie after her car accident. She also made appearances in episodes such as one in 2012, where Meredith imagined her mother was alive and married to Richard, while Derek and Addison were still unhappily married. Her character returned again for an extended storyline in 2023.

She ended Private Practice married to Jake (Benjamin Bratt) with a son, Henry.

She subsequently made appearances in “Fargo”, starred briefly in “Bad Judge”, played a grieving mother in “13 Reasons Why”, and contributed to the apocalypse in “The Umbrella Academy”. Additionally, she currently stars on the 2020 series “Emily in Paris.

In a heartbreaking turn of events for Meredith, her vivacious half-sister Lexie’s death was another tearjerking moment on the show, stemming from one of its most tragic storylines – the plane crash. Tragically, Lexie didn’t survive the ordeal and failed to return to Seattle Grace Hospital alive, having been crushed by debris as Mark Sloan, her beloved, wept for her loss. During Meredith’s coma due to COVID-19, Lexie and Mark reappeared, suggesting that they had found solace in each other again after death.

Actress Chyler Leigh previously appeared in the amusingly titled show “Taxi Brooklyn,” later transitioning into portraying the tough and talented character, Alex Danvers, on “Supergirl.

In the eighth season, Mark, more famously known as McSteamy, didn’t perish instantly in the plane crash. Instead, he managed to make it back to the hospital and survived for a few days, despite his injuries being critically severe. The hospital was later renamed in honor of both him and Lexie, following the decision made by survivors of the plane crash who had pooled their lawsuit winnings to purchase the facility. In a poignant twist, Mark and Lexie reappeared together, visiting Meredith while she was in a coma, suggesting that they found each other again beyond death.

Eric Dane departed from his previous show to take on a leading role in TNT’s “The Last Ship,” which concluded after five seasons in November 2018. Currently, he appears alongside Zendaya and Storm Reid on HBO’s series “Euphoria.

In season nine, you may recall the OGYN resident that Jo dated. Their relationship ended violently when Jo kept secrets from him, which led to a physical altercation that left Jason injured after he fell and hit his head in the hospital. Alex dissuaded him from pressing charges against Jo, and since then, he has not been seen or mentioned again.

After initially appearing in “The Originals” on The CW, Charles Michael Davis subsequently took on roles in “Younger” on TV Land, “For the People” on ABC, and most recently, “Chicago P.D.” on NBC. In other words, he’s been quite busy!

In the tenth season, the quirky intern Heather tragically passed away during a massive storm. Her life was cut short when she suffered an electrical shock while attempting to aid Richard Webber.

Tina Majorino most recently appeared on CBS’ Scorpion and an episode of The Good Doctor.

In the series, Dr. Herman served as Arizona’s rigorous mentor in fetal surgery, giving an impression of being overly demanding. However, this changed when Arizona discovered that Nicole had a large, terminal brain tumor, making Dr. Herman appear more understanding. Amelia managed to remove the tumor, but unfortunately, Dr. Herman lost her sight and departed during season 11. Later in season 14, she returned to assist Arizona with her exit from the show by providing grant money to establish a women’s health center in New York City.

Geena Davis appeared in the TV show “The Exorcist” on Fox in 2016 prior to her latest stint on “Grey’s”. Lately, she has taken on recurring roles in Netflix’s “GLOW” and the revamped animated series “She-Ra”.

After the plane crash, Cristina Yang experienced a prolonged period of hardship and recovery. Later, she found out that she couldn’t win the Harper Avery award at the hospital where she worked and began to consider moving on. Her former lover, Preston Burke, then invited her to Zurich to manage a state-of-the-art hospital he had founded, allowing him to retire with his family. In season 10, Cristina eventually decided to leave after sharing one last dance with Meredith.

At present, Sandra Oh is making waves in the TV industry, gracing our screens as Eve in the widely praised BBC America show “Killing Eve,” which earned her a Golden Globe. Similar to Geena Davis, she also appears frequently on Netflix’s “She-Ra and the Princesses of Power.” Additionally, she provides voiceover for a character within the animated series by Robert Kirkman, titled “Invincible.

Initially an overconfident intern, Shane later became a full-time resident who worked excessively, risking his wellbeing. He developed a strong connection with Cristina and inquired if he could accompany her to Zurich, eventually making the move.

Gaius Charles, famously recognized as Smash Williams from Friday Night Lights, has previously acted in Aquarius and Taken, and more recently graced the screens on God Friended Me, a CBS production.

During several challenging years, Derek Shepherd accepted a position working under President Barack Obama in Washington, D.C., hoping to persuade Meredith and their family to relocate with him. However, she declined, leading them to spend some time apart. Eventually, he chose to rectify the situation by returning home to perform his duties remotely instead.

In season 11, just like he and Mer found happiness once more, he was making his way to address some outstanding matters when he stumbled upon a catastrophic traffic collision. He spent numerous hours attending to the wounded victims. Unfortunately, immediately after getting back into his own car, he was struck by a truck. The medical team at the hospital where the ambulance transported him were not equipped to handle trauma and neglected to perform a head CT scan, ultimately resulting in his demise.

Patrick Dempsey shared that he chose to depart from the series due to finding it challenging to maintain captivating storylines, as well as desiring additional time for his family. Post his departure from Grey’s, he has been seen in movies such as Bridget Jones’ Baby, a miniseries titled The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair, the television show Devils, and various commercials subtly reminding us of his former TV doctor persona. There are also whispers of him reprising his role in an anticipated sequel to Enchanted.

He shockingly returned to Grey’s for a series of dream sequences in season 17.

It turns out that Leah Murphy, a former resident, faced numerous challenges and ultimately wasn’t suitable for the role of a surgeon, leading to her dismissal during season 10. However, unexpectedly, she reappeared in season 13 to collaborate with Maggie. A few episodes later, much like her initial arrival, she vanished once more.

In my expert opinion, I had the privilege of being a part of the Hulu rendition of the World War II miniseries, “Catch-22”. Starring alongside me, in this captivating production, was none other than George Clooney.

In the narrative I’ve been sharing, when my contentious partner Penny received an enticing fellowship in New York City, Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital lost a dedicated follower like me. Initially, after a heart-wrenching custody battle with Arizona that ended unfavorably, I had planned to remain in Seattle. However, the events of season 12 saw Arizona reconsider her stance and graciously helped me depart with Sofia by my side.

Sara Ramirez departed to assume a fresh role in CBS’ series, “Madame Secretary.” Following this, she portrayed the contentious character Che Diaz on HBO’s adaptation of “Sex and the City,” titled “And Just Like That.

Penelope’s experience at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital was challenging right from the beginning. Upon her arrival as Callie’s new partner, she carried a controversial past, having been one of the doctors linked to Derek’s death. To add to her troubles, she had to deal with Meredith’s grumpy demeanor. Matters worsened when Penelope secured a high-profile position in New York City, leading Callie to make the decision to join her there. This move ignited an emotionally charged custody battle between Callie and Arizona. By the latest update, it seemed that Penelope and Callie had ended their relationship (explaining Arizona’s relocation to New York). However, their connection was destined for failure from the start.

Samantha Sloyan gained prominence by playing the role of Leigh in The Haunting of Hill House, and she has also been featured on shows like SEAL Team and The Rookie.

In Season 13, Minnick stepped in as Richard Webber’s replacement in training the residents, but her rigid adherence to rules and seemingly indifferent attitude towards the residents led everyone to dislike her intensely, culminating in Meredith being suspended. Her excessive focus on protocol caused her to overlook the fact that a resident was missing during a fire, which nearly cost Stephanie’s life. Eventually, her behavior led to her termination.

Later on, Marika Dominczyk became part of the cast of ABC’s brief series “Whiskey Cavalier,” where she worked alongside her husband and former “Grey’s Anatomy” star, Scott Foley.

Toward the end of season 13, Stephanie made up her mind to venture out and discover new experiences, having survived a fire earlier and mourning the loss of her boyfriend Kyle (Wilmer Valderrama) for several months.

In 2018, Jerrika Hinton appeared in the brief HBO series titled “Here and Now,” and subsequently became part of the Amazon show’s cast, “Hunters,” portraying a character who hunts Nazis.

In the early part of season 14, Nathan chose to depart from Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital because his most cherished wish was fulfilled: his fiancée, Megan Hunt, who had been held captive for ten years, returned. The two of them, along with the child Megan had adopted during her time abroad, relocated to Los Angeles. This event marked the end of his budding relationship with Meredith, but it provided a wonderfully joyful conclusion for Riggs.

Martin Henderson, incidentally known for being in Britney Spears’ music video for “Toxic,” went on to feature in the television series ‘Virgin River’.

Watch
TopMob News

weeknights Monday through Thursday at 11 p.m., only on TopMob.

2025-03-14 21:48

Ellen Pompeo Reveals Shocking Reason Her Daughter Can’t Watch Grey’s Anatomy!

Read More