Oh played the ambitious and brilliant Cristina Yang on the ABC series. Like Pompeo, she was an original cast member, but she left “Grey’s Anatomy” during season 10 in 2014. Pompeo, meanwhile, was a series regular until the season 19 premiere in 2023. She continues to make appearances on the show and serves as an executive producer.

Ellen Pompeo, best known for her role in Grey's Anatomy, has made her debut in Hulu's factual drama Good American Family. The 55 year old actress plays Kristine Barnett, who adopted Ukrainian orphan Natalia Grace (played by Imogen Faith Reid), born with dwarfism, before abandoning her amid sinister claims.

Years After Revealing That Other “Grey’s Anatomy” Actors Weren’t Pleased When She Negotiated A Huge Pay Increase, Ellen Pompeo Recalled The Backlash She Faced When Her Salary Was LeakedLeyla Mohammed · March 19, 2025

Grey’s Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes looked back on the scandals that nearly ended the medical drama in its early days, including Isaiah Washington’s use of a homophobic slur.

Grey's Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes has spoken about a moment on set involving Isaiah Washington nearly 'killed the show'.