Ellen Kathleen Pompeo

Ellen Kathleen Pompeo, born November 10, 1969, is an American actress and producer, best known for her role as Dr. Meredith Grey on the television series Grey’s Anatomy. She has starred in several independent features, including In the Weeds and Coming Soon, and Life of the Party. Ellen was born in Everett, Massachusetts, to Kathleen Pompeo and Joseph E. Pompeo, a salesman. She has five siblings: three sisters and two brothers. Her ancestry includes Italian, Irish, and some English. She has been married to music producer Chris Ivery since 2007. They have three children.