Ellen Pompeo Then & Now: Photos Of The ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star’s TV Transformation

Ellen Pompeo, the queen of primetime medical dramas, has been gracing our screens as Meredith Grey for over 15 years. Under Shonda Rhimes’ vision, the Grey’s Anatomy star has captured the hearts of viewers as she went from surgical intern all the way to Chief of General Surgery at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.

After 19 seasons on the hit, Ellen announced she was hanging up her scrubs in Dec. 2022. Her final episode aired Feb. 23, 2023, offering Meredith a send-off to remember.

The stunning actress has seen so many red carpets, it’s no wonder she’s an outfit ace. And it looks like she had style from the start! Ellen seriously turned heads at the premiere of Moonlight Mile in 2002. Her glam waves and red dress were so chic.

Ready for a look back on Ellen’s evolution throughout the years? Click through the gallery to see the star transform from the early aughts to the superstar she is today.