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Mar 2025
1h 11m

Ellen Pompeo: Pick Me, Choose Me, Pay Me...

Alex Cooper
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Join Alex in the studio for an interview with Ellen Pompeo. Ellen discusses all things Grey’s Anatomy and reveals her take on some of Meredith’s most iconic moments and dating disasters. She also opens up about her salary negotiation, becoming the highest paid woman on TV, knowing her worth, and overcoming double standards. Enjoy! 
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