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Ellen Kathleen Pompeo (born November 10, 1969) is one of the richest American actresses and television personalities. She became the highest-paid actress for her role as Dr. Meredith Grey in the TV series Grey’s Anatomy. She moved to her birthplace of New York City in search of better opportunities.
A casting director spotted her and allowed her to appear in a L’Oreal ad campaign. She soon found her way into acting, and in the following years she made several television appearances, including Friends and Strong Medicine. Her breakthrough performance on the big screen came in the 2002 romantic drama Miracle in the Moonlight. Although the film did not do well at the box office, her performance was recognized by fans and was considered Oscar-worthy.
Ellen Pompeo also had a supporting role in the superhero movie Daredevil, based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Her popularity soared to new heights after she was cast as the lead in the medical drama Grey’s Anatomy.
The show’s popularity has skyrocketed since its premiere in 2005. Ellen Pompeo has won several awards for her performance, including a Screen Actors Guild Award.
American actress
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| Name: | Ellen Katherine Pompeo |
| stage name: | Ellen Pompeo |
| Date of Birth: | November 10, 1969 (54 years old) |
| place of birth: | Everett, Massachusetts, United States |
| Country of Citizenship: | American |
| high: | 1.7 m |
| parents: | Joseph Pompeo, Catherine Pompeo |
| Brothers and sisters: | Maureen Pompeo |
| Husband • Spouse: | Chris Avery ( m. 2007) |
| Boyfriend and partner: | not applicable |
| Children: | Sienna May Pompeo Avery, Stella Luna Pompeo Avery, Eli Christopher Pompeo Avery |
| Profession: | Actress • Television personality |
| net worth: | $80 million |
early life
Ellen Pompeo was born on November 10, 1969, in Everett, Massachusetts, USA, to Joseph and Katherine Pompeo. Her family is Catholic.
She has two brothers and three sisters. She lost her mother when she was five years old. One of her sisters is named Maureen Pompeo.
Ellen Pompeo worked as a bartender in Miami before moving to New York and starting acting in commercials.
Profession
Ellen Pompeo began her career with guest appearances in TV series such as Law & Order, Candy with Strangers, and Friends. She made her film debut with a small role in the 1999 crime film Come On, which she played in a major role in the 2002 romantic drama Moonlight Mile. The film received negative reviews and became a commercial failure. Critics praised her performance and felt that she should have won an Oscar for the role.
In 2002, she starred in the biographical crime film How to Get Away with Murder. The film was directed by Steven Spielberg and starred Tom Hanks and Leonardo Dicaprio in the main roles. The film was based on the true story of the famous con man Frank Abagnale. The film was a triumph both commercially and critically. It also received numerous nominations and awards.
In 2003, Ellen Pompeo played a major role in the American comedy film Old School. The film received many positive and negative reviews. She then starred in Daredevil, a superhero film based on the famous Marvel superhero of the same name. Commercially speaking, the film achieved good results. In the same year, she also starred in the psychological suspense film Sabotage.
Ellen Pompeo played the title role in the movie Art Heist in 2004. She made a brief appearance in the superhero movie Spider-Man 2. In 2005, she starred in the movie Life of the Party. She is also very active on television. In 2005, she began to play Dr. Meredith Grey, the main character of the TV series Grey’s Anatomy.
She became famous worldwide for this role and became one of the highest-paid TV actresses in the world. Ellen Pompeo has served as a producer since 2017 and directed one episode of the show.
In 2017, she voiced Willow in an episode of the children’s animated TV show Doc McStuffins. The following year, Ellen Pompeo made a special guest appearance in the action-drama TV show Station 19.
Awards and Achievements
- Ellen Pompeo has received numerous honors throughout her career. She has won the People’s Choice Award for Favorite TV Drama Actress three times (2013, 2015, and 2016) for her work on Grey’s Anatomy, and the Satellite Award for Best Actress in 2007.
- She received the Taormina Art Award at the 2015 Taormina Film Festival.
- She ranked fourth on Forbes magazine’s 2015 list of the highest-paid television actors.
Personal life
Chris Ives and Ellen Pompeo first met in a supermarket in 2003. This chance encounter led to a romantic relationship. Eventually, four years later, they got married. Their three children are Sienna Mae Pompeo, Stella Luna Pompeo, and Eli Christopher Pompeo. Their second child, Sienna Mae Pompeo, was born via a surrogate mother.
Ellen Pompeo, who suffers from asthma and multiple allergies, has two toy poodles and loves dogs.
net worth
Ellen Pompeo’s current net worth is estimated to be $80 million. Her income mainly comes from Grey’s Anatomy.
Social Media
- Instagram: @EllenPompeo
- Twitter: @EllenPompeo
