Ellen Pompeo Speaks Out On Departures From Grey's Anatomy: The Real Story
What Happened Behind the Scenes of Grey's Anatomy Departures?
Hey there, TV fans! Let’s talk about something that has been making waves in the entertainment world. Grey’s Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo isn’t holding back her feelings after Deadline reported that Sarah Drew and Jessica Capshaw’s exits from the beloved medical drama were linked to Pompeo’s massive salary increase. The news broke that Pompeo’s new contract would see her earning as much as $20 million per year, with a per-episode paycheck of $575,000. But don’t be so quick to jump to conclusions—Ellen made it crystal clear that her raise has absolutely nothing to do with the shakeup on the show.
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Ellen Pompeo Sets the Record Straight
Ellen Pompeo took to Twitter to clarify the situation and address the fans directly. In her tweet, she said, “I’m a big girl @DEADLINE can take shots at me if they want but to the fans please don’t fall into that trap. This is above my pay grade.” She continued with another tweet, calling out Deadline for their misleading narrative, especially on International Women’s Day. “It’s unfortunate that @DEADLINE chooses to try to pit women against each other on #InternationalWomensDay #ShameOnYouNotMe,” she wrote. Pompeo’s message was clear: she’s not the reason for the departures, and the media should focus on the bigger picture.
Sarah Drew and Jessica Capshaw Say Goodbye to Grey’s Anatomy
Both Jessica Capshaw and Sarah Drew took to social media to express their gratitude for the Grey’s Anatomy family and their fans. Sarah Drew posted on Twitter, acknowledging the sadness shared by both her and the fans. “Thank you for all of the love,” she wrote. “I know you’re sad. I’m sad too. I haven’t really had the time to process this information. I’ve been with it for less than 48 hours, so I’m not ready to say my thank yous and give an all-encompassing statement about my nine years here.”
She went on to express her love for the fans and her character, April. “That will come later. For now, I’d like to say: I love you. And I love April, and her story isn’t over yet. And the really good news (for me, at least) is that I’m here on set shadowing one of my favorite people, Kevin McKidd, with my beloved Grey’s family all this week and next, so I get to process all of my feelings surrounded by the community that has nourished and nurtured me for almost a decade. For that, I am so grateful.”
Jessica Capshaw also shared her heartfelt goodbye, reflecting on her decade-long journey as Arizona Robbins. “For the past ten years, I have had the rare privilege of not only playing Arizona Robbins, but also being madly in love with playing her,” she wrote. “She was one of the first members of the LGBTQ community to be represented in a series regular role on network television. Her impact on the world is forever.” Her words remind us of the significant role Arizona Robbins played in television history.
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Shonda Rhimes Reflects on the Loss of Iconic Characters
Creator Shonda Rhimes shared her sentiments on the exits of these beloved characters. “It’s always hard for me to say goodbye to any of my characters,” she said. “Both Arizona Robbins and April Kepner are not only beloved but iconic — both the LBGTQ and devout Christian communities are underrepresented on TV. I will be forever grateful to both Jessica and Sarah for bringing these characters to life with such vibrant performances and for inspiring women around the globe. They will always be a part of our Shondaland family.” It’s a touching tribute to the impact these actresses have had on television and beyond.
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