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Ellen Pompeo Reveals She's a 'Very Strict' Parent — and the One Thing That Will Get Her Kids in Lots of Trouble


Ellen Pompeo appeared on the latest episode of Alex Cooper's 'Call Her Daddy' podcast to talk about everything from 'Grey's Anatomy' to the type of parent she is to her three kids.

During her recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Pompeo spoke about how the hit medical drama is gaining a new audience in the younger generation as the series celebrates its 20th anniversary. But I don't want my daughter to see me in my underwear on television just yet," she continued, before adding, "But all her classmates have so... That makes for great conversation at pick-up." Speaking with PEOPLE in 2016, Pompeo discussed the importance of role models and that she makes a point to expose her daughters to "beautiful, powerful, strong Black women," whether it's in magazines or on TV.

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