Ellen Pompeo’s Hilarious Reason for Not Letting Her Daughter Watch “Grey’s Anatomy” Just Yet
Ellen Pompeo made a candid appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! this week, promoting her upcoming Hulu series “Good American Family”, but it was her thoughts on her children watching “Grey’s Anatomy” that stole the spotlight.
Ellen Pompeo On Why She Won’t Let Daughter Watch “Grey’s Anatomy”
During the interview, the actress, who played the iconic Dr. Meredith Grey for two decades, revealed that while her 15-year-old daughter has seen the show, her 10-year-old is not quite ready. “My 15-year-old has seen it. And now my 10-year-old wants to see it, which, she’s not ready,” Pompeo shared. “But a lot of kids in her class have seen it.”
Pompeo continued with a humorous and relatable reason for holding off on letting her younger daughter watch the series: “I don’t want my daughter to see me in my underwear on television just yet.” The actress went on to joke that while she’s trying to shield her kids from certain aspects of her career, it doesn’t make things easy when “all her classmates have” already seen her in those more vulnerable moments.
The candid admission sparked laughter from the audience, but also revealed the unique challenges of parenting in the public eye. It’s clear that while Pompeo has spent nearly 20 years playing a beloved character on Grey’s Anatomy, she’s still navigating the complexities of raising children in the age of social media and instant access to content.
Ellen Pompeo’s Newest Chapter: “Good American Family”
Pompeo’s appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! also highlighted her transition from “Grey’s Anatomy” to new projects, including her starring role and executive producer credit on “Good American Family“, which premieres on Hulu this week.
The true crime drama follows the Barnett family, who initially believe their adopted daughter, Natalia, is a child with dwarfism. However, as the story unfolds, they begin to question this assumption, leading to a gripping exploration of family secrets, deception, and the search for truth. “Good American Family” premieres on March 19 on Hulu with two episodes.
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