Ellen Pompeo gets her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame!

Ellen Pompeo gets her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame!

6533 Hollywood Blvd, 90028 Los Angeles, USA - On April 29, 2025, Ellen Pompeo, known for her iconic role as Dr. Meredith Gray in the TV series "Grey’s Anatomy", honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. At the ceremony, near the Hudson Avenue, 6533 Hollywood BLVD. took place in Los Angeles, Pompeo was accompanied by her husband Chris Ivery and two of her three children, Stella and Eli. This honor marks the 2,809. Stern, which was awarded in 1961 since the Walk of Fame was opened. The actress is one of the best-known faces of television and has been part of "Grey’s Anatomy" since 2004, the longest-running doctor series in American TV history, which is now running in her 21st season.

Ellen Pompeo spoke about the comprehensive support of her team and the importance of the people behind the scenes that they have accompanied on their previous path. She particularly emphasized the role of Shonda Rhimes, the creator of "Grey’s Anatomy", who also took part in the event. In addition to Rhimes, Debbie Allen, an important director and executive producer of the series, as well as other friends and colleagues were also present.

a long expected award

pompeo expressed her gratitude for the award she had acquired for two years and emphasized how long she had been waiting for that moment. Her career began in 1996 with an appearance in an episode of "Law & Order". Before her resounding role in "Grey’s Anatomy", she also appeared in the Lifetime series "Strong Medicine" and the ABC comedy "The Job". In addition, she was nominated for a Golden Globe in 2007 and won the Screen Actors Guild Award for outstanding ensemble performance in a drama series in the same year.

In a humorous speech, Debbie reminded everyone to Pompeo's further career and joked about their other projects. The star of Ellen Pompeo is now next to the stars of other famous actors such as Claire Danes, who was honored in 2015.

Current projects and engagements

Regardless of the reduced number of her appearances in "Grey’s Anatomy" since 2022, Pompeo has been active behind the scenes, both as a spokeswoman and co-producer. At the moment she can also be seen in the Hulu series "Good American Family", whose relay finals were imminent, so that the ceremony was given additional importance. This role underlines its influence and versatility in the entertainment industry. During her career, Pompeo not only shaped the medical drama world, but also established himself as the most successful actress on television.

The honor on the Walk of Fame comes at a time when Pompeo continues to be an important voice in Hollywood. This illustrates her tireless efforts for the industry and its commitment to your projects, which makes it an inspiring figure for many aspiring talents. The event offered a great opportunity for Pompeo to express her gratitude for the people in her life and her support, which she experienced on her long way.