Overview

• Elisabeth Finch, a former Grey's Anatomy writer, asked for donations via Venmo to support L.A. wildfire victims, citing her intent to address pet needs overlooked by larger organizations.
• Critics, including actress Jamie Denbo, accused Finch of exploiting her past fraudulent behavior to solicit funds, warning the public against donating to her efforts.
• Finch previously fabricated a cancer diagnosis, among other personal tragedies, which inspired storylines on Grey's Anatomy before her lies were exposed in 2022.
• The Peacock documentary 'Anatomy of Lies' and a Vanity Fair exposé detailed Finch's history of deceit, leading to her resignation and public apologies in 2022 and 2024.
• Finch defended her intentions, acknowledging skepticism due to her past but emphasizing her efforts to make amends and support her community during challenging times.