Ellen Pompeo Through The Years: Then & Now Pics Of The ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star

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Ellen Pompeo: Her Transformation Through The Years

Ellen Pompeo: Her Transformation Through The Years — For more than 15 years, Ellen Pompeo has won over the world’s hearts as Meredith Grey, the lead star on Shonda Rhimes’ famous medical drama Grey’s Anatomy.

Fans have witnessed Ellen (as Meredith) start as a bright, surgical intern at Seattle Grace hospital in Season 1 of the ABC series, to becoming the Chief of General Surgery at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. To this day, the show is powering through with Ellen’s beloved character still on board, with plans for a 19th season currently underway.

Along the way, the stunning actress has grown from an ingenue to a power-producer with style to match. Ellen Pompeo appears at the premiere of ‘Moonlight Mile’ in 2002, before her start on ‘Grey’s’.

Let’s look back on Ellen’s evolution throughout the years, from the early aughts to 2022. Click through the gallery to see some of her choice looks over the years.

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Ellen Pompeo & Patrick Dempsey At The 2005 Emmy Awards

Ellen Pompeo & Patrick Dempsey At The 2005 Emmy Awards — Television’s favorite couple posed at the 2005 Emmy Awards! Ellen Pompeo and her on-screen love interest, McDreamy… we mean, Patrick Dempsey… got close on the red carpet.

Off-screen, there was said to be tension between the castmates. Patrick left the show in 2015, only to return in the 2020 season.

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Ellen Pompeo At The 2006 Emmy Awards

Ellen Pompeo At The 2006 Emmy Awards — Ellen Pompeo was a vision of elegance in this mermaid gown at the 2006 Emmy Awards. The lace trim and purple suede is such a beautiful combination!

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Ellen Pompeo At the 2007 ‘The Bourne Ultimatum’ Premiere

Ellen Pompeo At the 2007 ‘The Bourne Ultimatum’ Premiere — Ellen Pompeo flashed a soft smile at the 2007 premiere of The Bourne Ultimatum in Los Angeles. The actress showed off highlighted brunette layers.

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Ellen Pompeo At An Emmy Party In 2007

Ellen Pompeo At An Emmy Party In 2007 — Ellen Pompeo attended Los Angeles Confidential Magazine’s Emmy Awards party at One Sunset in West Hollywood on Sept. 11, 2007. The Grey’s Anatomy star looks gorgeous with bombshell brunette curls.

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Ellen Pompeo & Husband Chris Ivery At A 2009 NBA Game

Ellen Pompeo & Husband Chris Ivery At A 2009 NBA Game — Ellen Pompeo laughed as she sat courtside with her husband, Chris Ivery at the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets NBA Western Conference finals at Los Angeles’ Staples Center on May 27, 2009. The duo has 3 kids.

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Ellen Pompeo Sports A Baby Bump In 2009

Ellen Pompeo Sports A Baby Bump In 2009 — Ellen Pompeo, baby bump in tow, and husband Chris Ivery left their house together in 2009. Later that year, Ellen went on to give birth to their first child, a daughter named Stella.

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Ellen Pompeo & Family Stroll In 2011

Ellen Pompeo & Family Stroll In 2011 — Ellen Pompeo took a family stroll with her husband, Chris Ivery, and their daughter Stella Luna Pompeo Ivery around the SoHo neighborhood of New York in 2011. Chris wears a Louis Vuitton hoodie for the walk, while Ellen opts for a salmon blazer.

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Ellen Pompeo Leaves The Hair Salon In 2011

Ellen Pompeo Leaves The Hair Salon In 2011 — Coffee cup in hand, Ellen Pompeo exited the hair salon with perfectly tousled blonde waves in 2011. She was pictured in the trendy Los Angeles neighborhood of West Hollywood.

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Ellen Pompeo At 2017 PaleyFest

Ellen Pompeo At 2017 PaleyFest — Ellen Pompeo attended 2017 PaleyFest with her Grey’s Anatomy co-stars in Hollywood. She looked lovely in a blue floral lace blouse and trousers in a matching color.

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Ellen Pompeo At The 2018 Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Ellen Pompeo At The 2018 Vanity Fair Oscar Party — Ellen Pompeo dazzled in this golden jacquard jumpsuit from the Azzaro Spring 2018 Couture collection. She paired the outfit with Christian Louboutin pumps for the 2018 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

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Ellen Pompeo At The 2018 Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic

Ellen Pompeo At The 2018 Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic — Ellen Pompeo was cool in this red snakeskin print dress during the 9th Annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic at Will Rogers State Park in Pacific Palisades, CA on Oct. 6, 2018. White sneakers and a top-knot made the look casual and cool.

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Ellen Pompeo Steps Out In LA In 2019

Ellen Pompeo Steps Out In LA In 2019 — Ellen Pompeo wore a chic ensemble for a Los Angeles outing on Dec. 6, 2019. Her hair was a sandy blonde and she wore a sheer black long-sleeve top with neutral trousers and platform loafers.

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Ellen Pompeo & T. R. Knight Grab Lunch

Ellen Pompeo & T. R. Knight Grab Lunch — Ellen Pompeo grabbed lunch with her Grey’s Anatomy cos-star, T. R. Knight, who plays Dr. George O’Malley on the medical drama, in Mar. of 2020. The co-stars were seen in Los Angeles, right before the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S.

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Ellen Pompeo At The 2021 Emmys

Ellen Pompeo At The 2021 Emmys — Ellen Pompeo looked fierce in a black velvet jumpsuit during the 73rd Emmy Awards on Sep. 19, 2021. Her look had delicate rhinestone details which matched her hoop earrings. She slicked her hair back and went with a dewy makeup look.

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Ellen Pompeo In 2022

Ellen Pompeo In 2022 — Ellen Pompeo dazzled during the grand opening of Martha Stewart’s restaurant, The Bedford by Martha Stewart at Paris Las Vegas on Aug. 12, 2022. She wore a rhinestone crop top with matching trousers and had her hair in glam curls.

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