Ellen Pompeo Quotes

A collection of quotes by Ellen Pompeo.

Ellen Pompeo is an American actress best known for her role as Dr. Meredith Grey on the hit television series "Grey's Anatomy." Born on November 10, 1969, in Everett, Massachusetts, Pompeo initially had dreams of being a dancer but eventually found her true passion in acting.

She started her career with small roles in films such as "Catch Me If You Can" and "Old School." However, it was in 2005 when she landed the leading role in "Grey's Anatomy" that her popularity skyrocketed. The medical drama series became a massive success, and Pompeo's portrayal of the resilient and talented surgeon, Meredith Grey, earned her critical acclaim and multiple award nominations.

Pompeo has since become one of the highest-paid television actresses and a prominent figure in Hollywood. Throughout her tenure on "Grey's Anatomy," she has been recognized for her advocacy of equal pay and gender equality in the industry. She also directed several episodes of the show and expanded her involvement behind the camera.

While primarily known for her work on "Grey's Anatomy," Pompeo has also appeared in other projects, such as the film "Daredevil" and the television movie "Life of the Party." Off-screen, Pompeo is involved in various charity work and supports organizations like the American Cancer Society and Stand Up to Cancer.

With her talent, dedication, and activism, Ellen Pompeo has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry and continues to inspire others.

We're teaching young girls that this is what they should be

We're teaching young girls that this is what they should be focusing on: rich and famous girls who are rich and famous for nothing.

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I didn't have a boyfriend until I was 16, and he was eight y

I didn't have a boyfriend until I was 16, and he was eight years older. My father was furious about this 24-year-old, and I had to hide the relationship.

Ellen Pompeo

Relationship

I was never a person who was introduced to junk food.

I was never a person who was introduced to junk food.

Ellen Pompeo

Food

Learning about the way people process information and their

Learning about the way people process information and their emotions is hugely helpful to my work.

Ellen Pompeo

Learning

Brains don't really smell, but what's amazing about the brai

Brains don't really smell, but what's amazing about the brain is that it's almost like scrambled eggs or soft tofu, almost like a gel. The brain controls so much of what we do, but you could put your finger right through it.

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Amazing

There's a remarkable amount of sexism on TV. When male chara

There's a remarkable amount of sexism on TV. When male characters are flawed, they're interesting, deep and complex. But when female characters are flawed, they're just a mess. It's good to put more flawed but interesting female characters out there because it promotes equality.

Ellen Pompeo

Equality

I don't find acting to be a particularly noble way to make a

I don't find acting to be a particularly noble way to make a living. I'm not saving anybody's life, I'm not a teacher, I'm not working for UNICEF. I don't think I'm some big deal.

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Teacher

Happiness is not that easy to achieve, but having a handsome

Happiness is not that easy to achieve, but having a handsome husband, a beautiful baby, and a great job helps.

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Happiness

My daily schedule is quite hectic, but I have to put my heal

My daily schedule is quite hectic, but I have to put my health first in order to be the best mom and wife I can be.

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Health