Ellen Pompeohas no interest in hanging up her scrubs nor in losing an income stream.
“That would make no sense, emotionally or financially,” Pompeo said of departing the series.
“The show was streamed more than a billion times in 2024.
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More than a billion times.”
Pompeo explained that as long as anyone profits offGrey’s, she wants to remain part of the project.
And emotionally, the show means a lot to people.
I want to have an attitude of gratitude toward the show."
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Pompeo pivoted to a reduced role onGrey’sthree years ago, in season 19.
She’ll end this year’s season 21 with an additional seven on-camera episodes to her credit.
Pompeo spoke about why she scaled down her involvement on the series.
I’m very lucky to be able to get to work sometimes and take time off.
I have a nice balance in my life."
Ellen Pompeo in Los Angeles in 2025.Gilbert Flores/Deadline via Getty
“It was at the same time thrilling and terrifying,” Pompeo said.
“People have been watching me in the same role for 20 years.
I’ve been playing the same role for 20 years.
I had no reason to believe that I could do anything else.
