Ellen Pompeo Reflects on Career, Body Image Challenges, and New Hulu Role

The Grey's Anatomy star opens up about past scrutiny over her weight, her fight for pay equity, and her upcoming series Good American Family.

Ellen Pompeo shared her experiences with harsh criticism about her weight during the early years of her career, which caused anxiety and impacted her self-esteem.
She discussed her groundbreaking 2018 contract negotiation for Grey's Anatomy, which secured her over $20 million and set a precedent for pay equity in television.
Pompeo described the personal and professional resilience she has developed over two decades in Hollywood, likening herself to a 'blue-collar worker' in the industry.
Her upcoming Hulu series, Good American Family, explores a true-crime story about a couple adopting a child with a rare form of dwarfism and raises unsettling questions about identity and trust.
The actress highlighted the enduring impact of Grey's Anatomy, noting its influence on fans, including inspiring many to pursue careers in medicine.