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Ellen Pompeo Explains Decision to Stay Involved with 'Grey's Anatomy'

Despite scaling back her on-screen role, Pompeo cites emotional and financial reasons for continuing as a producer, narrator, and occasional actor on the long-running series.

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Overview

  • Ellen Pompeo has reiterated that leaving 'Grey's Anatomy' entirely would make no sense both emotionally and financially, given her 20-year investment in the series.
  • The show’s massive streaming success, with over a billion streams in 2024, underscores its ongoing profitability and Pompeo’s continued involvement.
  • Since reducing her on-screen presence in 2022, Pompeo has remained integral to the series as an executive producer and voiceover narrator.
  • Pompeo’s decision to stay reflects her gratitude for the cultural impact of the show and her desire to maintain a connection with its legacy.
  • Alongside her work on 'Grey’s Anatomy,' she is exploring other creative ventures, including starring in Hulu’s limited series 'Good American Family.'