Ellen Kathleen Pompeo is an American actress that is best known for her role on the ABC series – Grey’s Anatomy as the titular Dr. Meredith Grey.
Gatekeepers News reports that Pompeo, who is one of the world’s highest-paid actors since 2017, has made multiple appearances on Forbes’ year-end lists.
Early Life
Born on November 10, 1969, in Everett, Massachusetts. Her father was born in Gesualdo, Italy, and was of Italian, English, and Irish descent; and her mother was of Irish ancestry. She was raised as a Catholic.
Early Career
Pompeo moved to Miami and then New York City, where a casting director discovered her and signed her for an ad campaign for L’Oreal. She made her screen debut with NBC’s legal drama Law & Order, then guest-starred in other television shows, including the comedy Strangers with Candy, the medical drama Strong Medicine and the sitcom Friends.
She was later cast in ABC’s popular medical drama Grey’s Anatomy, which her character – Dr. Meredith Grey gave her worldwide recognition and earned her a Screen Actors Guild Award.
Pompeo’s other film roles include the comedy Old School (2003), the superhero film Daredevil (2003), the caper film Art Heist (2004), and the comedy-drama Life of the Party (2005).
Her other accolades include a Golden Globe Award nomination.
Personal Life
She has been married to music producer Chris Ivery since 2007; they have three children – two daughters and a son.
Net Worth
According to Celebrity Net Worth, her net worth is estimated to be $80 million.
