Ellen Pompeo Receives Hollywood Walk of Fame Star, Speaks Out on Grey's Anatomy Storyline Disagreement

Ellen Pompeo, the longtime star of ABC's "Grey's Anatomy," was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on April 29. The actress was joined at the ceremony by her husband Chris Ivery and two of their three children, Stella and Eli, making it a rare public family appearance.

The recognition marks a significant career milestone for Pompeo, who has become synonymous with her character Meredith Grey on the long-running medical drama. Several colleagues were present to celebrate her achievement, including "Grey's Anatomy" creator Shonda Rhimes.

In recent interviews, Pompeo has opened up about creative differences she's experienced on the show. Despite being both a star and executive producer, she revealed she doesn't always have control over her character's choices.

"I was deeply against it," Pompeo shared regarding a recent storyline where Meredith reported a patient who had lied about an Alzheimer's diagnosis to secure a liver transplant. Pompeo felt this decision contradicted her character's established behavior, noting that Meredith would have instead helped "game the system" rather than "snitch" on the patient.

The candid revelations highlight Pompeo's commitment to maintaining the integrity of her character and the show's legacy after nearly two decades on air.