"Grey's Anatomy" star Ellen Pompeo has opened up about the controversy over the industry-defining $20 million salary she received for her role on the hit ABC drama in 2018, revealing the "misogyny" that she faced while trying to negotiate for what she believed was fair pay.

There have been some pretty famous Shondalogues to make their way to the Grey’s Anatomy scripts in its 21 seasons — including some great ones on the episodes currently airing on the 2025 TV schedule — but none has stuck in the zeitgeist quite like Season 2’s “Pick me,

Grey’s Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo has revealed that she was reluctant to say one of the iconic lines from the show. The actor has appeared as Dr Meredith Grey on the ABC medical-drama since 2005, though she has scaled back her appearances following the 19th season in 2022.