Ellen Pompeo is reflecting on watching “Grey’s Anatomy” with her daughter Stella. The star, who gained worldwide fame for her role as Dr. Meredith Grey in the acclaimed series, appeared on “The Jennifer Hudson Show” to talk more about the medical drama. The actor shared that while her husband, Chris Ivery, hasn’t watched the series, her teenage daughter binged a few seasons before a scene left her too heartbroken to continue.
Ellen Pompeo’s daughter stopped watching ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ after this scene
Ellen Pompeo stopped by Jennifer Hudson’s talk show on April 2 to reflect on her career and celebrate 20 years of the iconic series “Grey’s Anatomy.” The actor, who was one of the series leads, reflected on the show’s two-decade effect on fans while also shedding light on whether her family had watched it.
Amid loud audience cheers, Ellen Pompeo looked back on the first day as Dr. Meredith Grey on “Grey’s Anatomy.” The actor expressed that it’s the loyal fans that keep the show alive even after 20 years. She also teased her future appearance in the series, leaving the audience excited. The star further revealed that Chris Ivery, her husband of 18 years, hadn’t watched the iconic show, which is currently in its 21st season.
Ellen Pompeo then revealed that she and her daughter Stella watched “a few seasons” of “Grey’s Anatomy” together. However, one scene left the 15-year-old heartbroken enough to stop watching it. The actor referred to the episode where George O’Malley (played by T.R. Knight) enters the hospital as John Doe before revealing himself as fan favorite character George by tracing “007” on Dr. Grey’s palm.
This scene was one of the pivotal moments of the show, leaving the fanbase, including Stella, shocked. Ellen Pompeo told Jennifer Hudson that her eldest daughter had had enough. She said, “When they see that George O’Malley died, they are just like, ‘I’m done, I just can’t do it anymore,’ and so I think she made it as far as that.”
