Ellen Pompeo is one of the best-known and most loved stars on television today.
Her role as Dr. Meredith Grey onGrey’s Anatomyhas turned her into an icon.
Pompeo has always been very private about her personal life.
Her net worth, according toUs Weekly,is around $85 million.
That’s what I want to do.'"
But no matter how chaotic her childhood may have been, Pompeo remained “fiery.”
Unfortunately, life was tough for Pompeo.
“I was pathetically insecure,” she shared, describing her youth.
“I didn’t have a mother to tell me how amazing I was.”
Luckily, Pompeo had a father who encouraged her to follow her dreams.
And as evidenced by her successful career, Pompeo proved him right.
In an interview withPlayboy (viaE!
Pompeo said she would make customers wait for their drinks until they put enough money down on the bar.
She revealed she’d sometimes make guests wait for their drinks until she saw $20.
Soon enough, she moved to New York City, where opportunity and talent fortuitously collided.
Pompeo played “the ever-eager naif,” as describedVariety.
Ellen Pompeo was getting noticed as an actress!
Film critic Roger Ebert was very impressed by her in the film.
Shewas cast inCatch Me if you might,which starredLeonardo DiCaprio, and played flight attendant Marci.
It wasn’t long beforeGrey’s Anatomybeat outERas the longest-running primetime medical drama, as reported byE!
Interestingly, in the beginning, Pompeo was surprised at the show’s popularity.
This will never get on.'"
Ellen Pompeo got engaged
In 2006, Ellen Pompeo got engaged to record producer Chris Ivery.
“We’ll get married eventually, secretly.”
And, eventually, they did.
The couple went to a Knicks game that weekend, as both Pompeo and Ivery are basketball fans.
She continued that she simply didn’t always want to work for others.
And, as she toldThe Hollywood Reporter,she “enjoys” producing.
Still, Pompeo is grateful for all that acting has done for her.
But Pompeo pointed out that she was not a member of Swift’s “squad.”
“Her people called my people and said, ‘Would you like to be in this video?’
the ABC star recalled.
“And I said, ‘Oh my god, of course, how fun!
Is there an old lady section?
I’m down.'”
Bad-ass Luna is hardly an old lady!
“To be honest, it’s the toughest part of my job,” she said.
… Everyone ages, and it’s okay.”
AsTHRreported, Pompeo wasn’t at all keen on directing at first.
She’s growing up in an environment where she’s completely comfortable with power.
I don’t know any other environment in Hollywood where I could provide that for her."
Personal Assistant to Stella Luna, Sienna May, and Eli Christopher."
Regarding her long-lasting marriage with Ivery, Pompeo explained that the secret to a strong marriage is acceptance.
Who needs a lot of makeup when you have a natural glow!
“Can you be good 14 years later?”
“A guy wouldn’t have any problem asking for $600,000 an episode.
And as women, we’re like, “Oh, can I ask for that?
Is that OK?”
As it turned out, it was definitely OK. Pompeo knows that making statements like that can be controversial, but that just doesn’t concern her.
“But to touch on political issues like this is important.”
Way to use your powers for good, Ellen!
