Why Is Ellen Pompeo Leaving Grey’s Anatomy After 19 Years?

Ellen Pompeo has explained the reason behind leaving Grey’s Anatomy. Many Hollywood celebrities are remarkable for the certain characters which they have portrayed in certain series and films.

And that’s the reason why fans remember more of their characters’ names rather than their real identities. But if they decide to leave those characters or those series or films then things totally change for the fans. Fans have always loved them for their year of work and character, however, they try to give a perfect reason.

The same has happened with the actress Ellen Pompeo who is well known for her character in Grey’s Anatomy. When the news related to her leaving the series came in front then fans went crazy. They have expected it very least or almost had not accepted it. However, the actress herself came in front at The Drew Barrymore Show.

According to Ellen Pompeo, she is 53 and her brain sometimes goes eggs. She wants to do something new with a new character and that’s the reason why it becomes quite a puzzle. She has given 19 years to this particular job and also being a mother and having kids.

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Here is what Ellen Pompeo Said about Leaving Grey’s Anatomy After 19 Years.

And that’s the reason why she said: “I mean 19 years, that’s more than people keep their kids in their house. People keep their kids in their house until they’re 18 and then they send them off to college, so this is like me like going away to college.”

The actress talked about how she is a mother of three children and she needs to take care of them. And for her, it is more important than anything in the present scenario as she wanted to be with them in all situations.

The final episode released in February 2023 and that’s the reason why it has created a lot of buzz among fans about whether she is going to reprise the role again or not.

The actress is indeed very grateful and humble related to her role and getting support from her family. She is also happy that it went 19 seasons as Meredith, Ellen Pompeo’s character. The actress said:

“I am eternally grateful and humbled by the love and support you have all shown me, Meredith GREY, and the show for 19 seasons!” Talking a bit about her character Meredith, she said: “She just has to step away for a little bit to do a Hulu show”