Grey's Anatomy Reunion: Catherine Heigl and Ellen Pompeo Reveal Onset Secrets

TLDRCatherine Heigl and Ellen Pompeo dish on Catherine's controversial exit from Grey's Anatomy, their frustrations with the show, and the iconic 'pick me, choose me, love me' scene.

Key insights

🔥Catherine Heigl opens up about her controversial exit from Grey's Anatomy.

🤔Ellen Pompeo shares her frustrations with the direction of her character in the show.

😮Catherine Heigl was offered $12 million paychecks to do films after leaving Grey's Anatomy.

😱Ellen Pompeo admits she initially fought against delivering the iconic 'pick me, choose me, love me' speech.

🎉The 'pick me, choose me, love me' scene turned out to be one of the most successful and favorite scenes of the show.

Q&A

Why did Catherine Heigl leave Grey's Anatomy?

Catherine Heigl felt there were certain boundaries crossed and she was not okay with it. She also wanted to pursue film opportunities.

What frustrations did Ellen Pompeo have with her character?

Ellen Pompeo felt frustrated with the direction of her character and the decision-making process for Meredith.

How much was Catherine Heigl offered for films after leaving Grey's Anatomy?

Catherine Heigl was offered $12 million paychecks to do films after leaving Grey's Anatomy.

Why did Ellen Pompeo initially fight against the 'pick me, choose me, love me' speech?

Ellen Pompeo felt embarrassed and awkward about begging a man on TV, but the scene turned out to be a success.

What was the reception of the 'pick me, choose me, love me' scene?

The 'pick me, choose me, love me' scene is one of the most loved and iconic scenes of Grey's Anatomy.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Catherine Heigl and Ellen Pompeo discuss onset secrets and their experiences on Grey's Anatomy.

00:09Catherine Heigl opens up about her controversial exit from the show.

00:20Ellen Pompeo shares her frustrations with the direction of her character.

01:06Catherine Heigl reveals she was offered $12 million paychecks for films after leaving Grey's Anatomy.

01:51Ellen Pompeo admits she initially fought against delivering the iconic 'pick me, choose me, love me' speech.

01:59The 'pick me, choose me, love me' scene turns out to be a huge success.