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Sandra Oh Rules Out Return to Grey’s Anatomy as Cristina Yang

She highlighted the importance of creative authenticity over fan expectations as the long-running medical drama moves into season 22.

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Overview

  • At a June 12 New York Times The Interview LIVE event, Oh told Lulu Garcia-Navarro she doesn’t foresee reprising her role, saying “at this point, I don’t think so.”
  • Oh portrayed Dr. Cristina Yang from the series debut in 2005 through season 10, earning five Emmy nominations and a Golden Globe before her departure in 2014.
  • Cristina’s exit storyline sent her to Zürich to lead a cutting-edge hospital, and the character has since appeared only through mentions, phone calls and written correspondence.
  • Despite ongoing fan campaigns and periodic character references, Oh confirmed she no longer watches the series on streaming or in syndication.
  • Grey’s Anatomy garnered over a billion streams in 2024 and has been renewed for a 22nd season on ABC, continuing its status as a top-rated medical drama.