Ellen Pompeo is opening up about one of the downsides of primetime job security. Speaking to Dax Shepard in the latest episode of his Armchair Expert podcast, the
Grey’s Anatomy star — who is entering her 17th season playing Meredith Grey — laments that watching herself age “from 33 to 50 on screen [is] not so fun,” adding, “You really see [the difference] because I’m in the same clothes [playing] the same character. So the way I see myself aging — it’s a motherf–ker.” As a result, Pompeo says she has added incentive to walk away from ABC’s top-rated drama before she and
the series overstay their welcome. “I do not want to be the grapes dying on the vine,” she confesses to Shepard. “Certainly, to dip out sooner rather than later at this point… [and] leave while the show is still on top is definitely a goal. I’m not trying to stay on the show forever. No way. If I get too aggravated and am no longer grateful there, I should not be there.” Although ABC has not renewed Grey’s past its upcoming 17th season (which is when Pompeo’s current deal is
set to expire), the network is already laying the groundwork for Season 18 and beyond. As reported last month, three of Pompeo’s co-stars — Kevin McKidd, Camilla Luddington and Kim Raver — have inked new contracts that would keep them on the show through a potential Season 19. For her part, ABC president Karey Burke has previously stated that Grey’s
will remain on the air “as long as Ellen is interested in playing Meredith.”
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Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Grey’s Anatomy is currently on a hiatus, ahead of returning to ABC with the remainder of season 17. Ellen Pompeo has starred in the lead role of Meredith Grey ever since the first episode of the show. However, some fans want to know more about the actress, including her age and how her career started.
TrendingHow old is Grey's Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo?Pompeo was born on November 10, 1969, making her 51-years-old. The actress was born in Everett, Massachusetts and has five older siblings - three sisters and two brothers. When she was older, she moved to Miami to work as a bartender before relocating to New York City. In 1995, she was approached by a casting director to appear in some adverts, which launched her career in the entertainment industry. READ MORE: Grey's Anatomy UK release date: When will season 17 start in the UK?
Ellen Pompeo age: How old is Grey's Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo? (Image: ABC/SKY/GETTY) She made her television debut in 1996 in a guest role in the NBC drama Law & Order. Following this, Pompeo had several small roles on Friends and Strong Medicine before landing the lead in the film Moonlight Mile. Other film appearances included Catch Me If You Can, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, and Daredevil. In 2005, Pompeo won the lead role in the medical drama Grey’s Anatomy and she has starred in the show since. Ellen Pompeo plays Meredith Grey (Image: ABC/SKY) When Grey’s Anatomy first started, the actress was 33-years-old in season one. Pompeo has previously opened up about how strange it is to see herself aging on screen. In August 2020, she spoke to Dax Shepherd on his podcast Armchair Expert about how long she plans to do the show. She said: “Listen, I do not want to be the grapes dying on the vine. DON'T MISS... Grey's Anatomy season 17: Will Meredith Grey survive? [INSIGHT] Ellen Pompeo opened up about her role (Image: GETTY)
Related articles“Already to watch myself age from 33 to 50 now on screen, that’s not so fun. “Because you really see it, because I’m in the same clothes. “I’m in the same character. So, the way I see myself aging, that’s a motherf***er.” As well as finding it difficult to watch herself age in front of the camera, Pompeo has also opened up about age played in her decision to stay. She has previously said in interviews how she felt the role of Meredith would not be something replicated for her due to ageism in the industry.
Ellen Pompeo: Fans love her as Meredith (Image: ABC/SKY)
Related articlesSpeaking to People in 2016, she said: “My decision to stay on Grey’s was based solely on age. “At 33, I was wise enough to know my clock was already ticking in Hollywood.” The actress pointed out how she only began acting in her mid-20s, which was late for the industry. Pompeo added: “I thought, Why would I leave something that is super successful and pays me great to search the landscape? “I decided that I would stay on Grey’s and be grateful and try to ride it out for as long as I could.” Grey’s Anatomy returns to ABC in January 2021.
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IPSO Regulated Copyright ©2022 Express Newspapers. "Daily Express" is a registered trademark. All rights reserved. When did Ellen Pompeo start GREY's anatomy?“I probably wouldn't do movies per se, but I probably will do some streaming television,” Pompeo, who had acted primarily in movies until she was cast in Grey's Anatomy in 2004, said at the time.
How old is Meredith Grey each season?Meredith Grey being born in 1978 makes more sense and has been subtly confirmed on different occasions, unlike the 1981 version, so taking the former into account, Meredith Grey was 27 in Grey's Anatomy season 1 and 43 at the end of season 17, though for those who choose to believe Meredith is younger, then she was 24 ...
How old was Meredith Grey when she started GREY's anatomy?Meredith was described as about 32 years old in the original Grey's pilot script — a fact often mentioned in the fandom as way to figure out the expert doctor's age. But, that detail was never mentioned in the actual final product, so we can ignore that fascinating, but not exactly applicable, tidbit.
How old is the actress who plays Meredith Grey in season 1?In 2005, Pompeo won the lead role in the medical drama Grey's Anatomy and she has starred in the show since. When Grey's Anatomy first started, the actress was 33-years-old in season one.
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