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Ellen Pompeo ‘Can’t Let Go’ of ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ After Season 20 Premiere: ‘It’s Her Life’s Work’


Ellen Pompeo 'can’t let go,' of her role on Grey's Anatomy, an insider exclusively tells Closer of her mindset. She views the show as 'her life’s work.'

Insiders tell Closer that between guest spots and behind-the-scenes involvement as an exec producer, it’s as if she never left — and newer castmates are feeling a bit resentful. “She pulls the focus from the younger actors who are doing the heavy lifting and putting in the 16-hour days to make the drama work,” says the insider. The problem is, aside from a few roles like 2003’s Old School, the actress hasn’t really built a career outside of the medical drama that earned her $20 million a year.

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