Ellen Pompeo knows some people see her only as Dr. Meredith Grey, the Grey's Anatomy character she's played since 2005, but she ponders what being recognized for other work would mean to her.

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While chatting with Hudson, Pompeo said she never expected the show would last 20 seasons when she first signed on as Meredith Grey. “ (The fans) keep it alive. It’s their show really.

Ellen Pompeo knows some people see her only as Dr. Meredith Grey, the Grey's Anatomy character she's played since 2005, but she ponders what being recognized for other work would mean to her.

Meredith Grey, played by Ellen Pompeo, says goodbye on 'Grey's Anatomy' tonight: Exclusive look Meredith Grey has appeared in more than 400 episodes since the show premiered 19 seasons ago in 2005.

However, Pompeo said it was ultimately Waithe who convinced her the storyline served the show's greater good, including Meredith's relationship with Dr. Nick Marsh, who is played by Scott Speedman.