Happy birthday Ellen Pompeo! See how the ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star has transformed since her start.
Ellen Pompeo, the queen of primetime medical dramas, has been gracing our screens as Meredith Grey for over 15 years. Under Shonda Rhimes’ vision, the Grey’s Anatomy star has captured the hearts of viewers as she went from surgical intern all the way to Chief of General Surgery at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.
After 19 seasons on the hit, Ellen announced she was hanging up her scrubs in Dec. 2022. Her final episode aired Feb. 23, 2023, offering Meredith a send-off to remember.
The stunning actress has seen so many red carpets, it’s no wonder she’s an outfit ace. Ready for a look back on Ellen’s evolution throughout the years? Scroll through the gallery to see the star transform from the early aughts to the superstar she is today.
Ellen Pompeo & Patrick Dempsey at the 2005 Emmy Awards
Ellen Pompeo at the 2006 Emmy Awards
Ellen Pompeo at the 2007 ‘The Bourne Ultimatum’ Premiere
Ellen Pompeo at an Emmy Party in 2007
Ellen Pompeo & Husband Chris Ivery at a 2009 NBA Game
Ellen Pompeo Sports a Baby Bump in 2009
Ellen Pompeo & Family Stroll in 2011
Ellen Pompeo Leaves The Hair Salon in 2011
Ellen Pompeo at 2017 PaleyFest
Ellen Pompeo at the 2018 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Ellen Pompeo at the 2018 Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic
Ellen Pompeo Steps Out in LA in 2019
Ellen Pompeo & T. R. Knight Grab Lunch
Ellen Pompeo at the 2021 Emmys
Ellen Pompeo in 2021
Ellen Pompeo in 2022
Ellen Pompeo at the 2022 People’s Choice Awards
