Ellen Pompeo: Hidden Struggles Behind Her Iconic Role |🍿OSSA Movies

Did you know that Ellen Pompeo almost refused to star in Grey's Anatomy? The actress behind the iconic Dr. Meredith Grey has been through a lot of turmoil before she felt comfortable in that role. So what are the hidden struggles of Ellen Pompeo? Find out in this video!

After her breakout role in Moonlight Mile, Pompeo expected to become a movie star, but that didn't happen. Still, " to be stuck on a medical show for five years" was never her plan, but she eventually took the role for money.

One of the fans' favorite scenes is Meredith convincing Derek to "Pick me, choose me, love me", but Ellen Pompeo almost felt embarrassed for doing it. According to actress, there was nothing empowering in that phrase and it did not suit her strong character.

The most challenging episode so far was when Meredith had to dismantle a bomb inside a man’s chest. Although she did have a stunt double, the girl got badly hurе doing the first and only take, so it was Ellen's job to do the stunt. Of course, Pompeo was strongly against the idea, and there's been a fight with the episode's director.

Despite being the lead star of the show, Ellen was often told that she could not succeed without her screen partners, namely Sandra Oh and Patrick Dempsey. So when each of them left, she doubted whether she should stay. And proving that she can carry the show on her own became Pompeo's mission.

In addition to proving her worth, Ellen Pompeo had to re-shape the toxic work environment with long hours, rivalry and bad behavior. She's now proud she created a comfortable space together with Shonda Rhimes.

Another fight the actress won was her long battle for the equal pay. In the early days, Patrick Dempsey was paid almost double compared to her salary, and she felt it was unfair. The producers refused to pay her more, but as soon as Dempsey left, Pompeo started re-negotiation. And in 2018 she became the highest-paid TV actress making whopping $20 million a year!

While Grey's Anatomy is back to filming season 17, and there is a lot of stories to be told, Ellen confessed that she does not want to be in the show forever. Firstly, watching herself getting old onscreen is challenging, and secondly "to leave when the show is still on top, is definitely a goal". So, a few more seasons then?

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