ELLEN POMPEO

"I think 'Grey's Anatomy' today looks a lot different than it did in the beginning," Pompeo told Insider.

"Listen, there's one scene, for sure, where a character — not me — had sex with a ghost," Ellen Pompeo said. "Had oral sex with a ghost."

"The relief and the luxury that I have is that I don't really pay attention to Twitter or Instagram - or articles," Rhimes said.

"I can't believe that I'm on TV begging a man to love me," the actress recalled on the November 3 episode of her podcast, "Tell Me with Ellen Pompeo."

Isaiah Washington said that ABC paid "Grey's Anatomy" star Ellen Pompeo "$5 million dollars under the table" to keep quiet about Patrick Dempsey.

Isaiah Washington said he auditioned for the role of McDreamy, but heard a "rumor" that Pompeo was "uncomfortable" with him playing the role.

A new tell-all book about "Grey's Anatomy" says there's another reason why Jerrika Hinton left suddenly in 2017 - Ellen Pompeo.

A book by Lynette Rice gives new details about a 2015 Entertainment Weekly interview during which Ellen Pompeo was "very disruptive."

“The Crown” is the winner of the best drama series Emmy Award, giving Netflix its first top series win.

President Joe Biden and celebrities including Billy Crystal and Lin-Manuel Miranda are part of a TV special aimed at boosting COVID-19 vaccination rates.

Chandra Wilson, right, appears with Ellen Pompeo in a scene from "Grey's Anatomy." (ABC via AP)LONDON – Unlike lead character Meredith, “Grey’s Anatomy” is not fighting for its life. It is the most-watched entertainment series for the season to date among young adults on Thursday night and resumes season 17 this week. “Grey’s Anatomy,” more than other U.S. medical drama, demonstrated the toll of COVID-19 on patients, health workers and the public in storylines across the first half of season 17. “I think after 17 seasons, our show deserves the biggest celebration, end, final season ever," she said.

As the show's title character, Dr. Meredith Grey, Pompeo has survived all manner of calamity and heartbreak. Ellen Pompeo as Dr. Meredith Grey in "Grey's Anatomy." For 17 seasons actress Ellen Pompeo has starred in the longest-running primetime medical drama on American TV. Ellen Pompeo will (to some at least) always be Dr. Meredith Grey, and she, in a way, will live forever. For more info:"Grey's Anatomy" (ABC)Follow Ellen Pompeo on Twitter and InstagramStory produced by John D'Amelio.

Ellen Pompeo on the future of “Grey’s Anatomy” For 17 seasons actress Ellen Pompeo has starred in the longest-running primetime medical drama on American TV. But now her character on “Grey’s Anatomy,” Dr. Meredith Grey, has been diagnosed with COVID-19. Will she, and the show, survive? Correspondent Tracy Smith reports.

"Sunday Morning" Full Episode 2/28 Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Serena Altschul talks with experts about the dangers of avalanches. Plus: Lee Cowan looks at the enduring popularity of the late TV painting instructor Bob Ross; Mo Rocca interviews actor LeVar Burton; Nancy Giles harmonizes with Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr., founding members of The 5th Dimension; Tracy Smith talks with actress Ellen Pompeo about the future of "Grey's Anatomy"; Erin Moriarty investigates allegations of sexual harassment by former female employees of McDonald’s and its franchisees; and Jim Gaffigan ponders the one-year anniversary of the coronavirus lockdown.

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The Grey's Anatomy star and executive producer is signed on through season 17 of ABC's long-running medical drama, but could it be her final season? "For the first third of our season, Meredith is dealing with the fallout of the decision she made at the end of last season. Grey's Anatomy airs Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC. The Late Late Show With James Corden airs weeknights at 12:35 a.m. ET/PT on CBS. RELATED CONTENT:'Grey's Anatomy' Boss on How Season 16 Breakup Led to 'Station 19' Romance (Exclusive)'Grey's Anatomy': Kelly McCreary Says Maggie and Jackson 'Endure More Friction' in Season 16 (Exclusive)'Grey's Anatomy': Jake Borelli Says Everyone Is Pushed to Their Limits in Season 16 (Exclusive)'Grey's Anatomy': Kim Raver Says Season 16 Is Just the Start of the 'Roller-Coaster Ride' (Exclusive)

Do not proceed if you have not watched Thursday's season premiere of Grey's Anatomy. ET: Right off the bat, there have been a lot of changes on Grey's Anatomy. In the aftermath of Bailey firing Meredith, Alex and Richard, how is Bailey handling the new Grey Sloan? Grey's Anatomy airs Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC. RELATED CONTENT:'Grey's Anatomy': Kelly McCreary Says Maggie and Jackson 'Endure More Friction' in Season 16 (Exclusive)'Grey's Anatomy': Jake Borelli Says Everyone Is Pushed to Their Limits in Season 16 (Exclusive)'Grey's Anatomy' Season 16 Trailer Is Here!

The first footage from season 16 of Grey's Anatomy is here -- and Meredith Grey is in big trouble. ET spoke with Pickens Jr. and Raver for a glimpse into what awaits Grey's Anatomy when it returns in just a few weeks. That's going to be what the audience is really going to take a hold of." Grey's Anatomy returns Thursday, Sept. 26 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC. RELATED CONTENT:'Grey's Anatomy': Kim Raver Says Season 16 Is Just the Start of the 'Roller-Coaster Ride' (Exclusive)'Grey's Anatomy': James Pickens Jr. Says Season 16 Will 'Test Everybody' (Exclusive)Jesse Williams to Make Broadway Debut -- What Does This Mean for His 'Grey's Anatomy' Role?