Ellen Pompeo gets a star on the sidewalk of fame and vents: ‘I was never recognized by critics’

Ellen Pompeo lived one of the most striking moments of her career on Tuesday (29), when she hosted her star on the Hollywood fame sidewalk.

Known worldwide as the eternal Meredith Gray of “Gray’s Anatomy”, the actress thrilled the audience during the speech, in which she talked about the importance of the conquest and vented about her long television walk without criticism recognition. “I worked so long and for so long that, yes, I would like a pat on the back. I was never recognized by critics,” he said.

She was with her family gathered and next to her husband, Chris Ivery, and two of her three children: Stella, 15, and Eli, 8. Ellen also commented on her youngest daughter’s absence: “Everyone say ‘Sienna’ because she’s not here,” she said to laugh from the guests.

During the speech, besides thanking the family, the artist made a special mention of screenwriter Shonda Rhimes, creator of “Gray’s Anatomy”. “She allowed me to have a career, be paid and be a mother,” he said, reinforcing how rare this opportunity is in Hollywood.

The star also talked about the dedication needed to maintain a success program in the air for almost two decades: “This does not happen overnight. I deserved the good things I am reaping.”

The ceremony, marked by emotion, was also attended by close friends, such as Christina Hendricks and Sarayu Blue, who made a point of honoring the honor. The actress is part of the selection announced by the Hollywood Chamber of Trade in 2023, along with names like Paul Walker, Mindy Kaling, a Thurman and the Jonas Brothers.

A native of Everett, Massachusetts, Ellen Pompeo began his career in the late 1990s, participating in series such as “Law & Order” and “Friends”, as well as commercials.

The definitive turn came in 2005, when it was chosen to star in “Gray’s Anatomy”, a role that turned it into one of the highest paid actresses on American TV and a reference in the fight for salary equality in Hollywood. In addition to acting, he also stood out as executive producer of spin-offs of the series and founder of producer Calamy Jane, investing in new television projects.

His most recent production was in the miniseries “Perfect Family”, where he acted as the mother of Natalia Grace and also a producer.