Did Ellen Pompeo audition for GREY's anatomy?

Did Ellen Pompeo audition for GREY's anatomy?

Ellen Pompeo Didn't Audition To Play Meredith Grey Oftentimes, the audition process is an extensive, exhausting experience. ... In fact, according to Pompeo, she didn't even audition to play Meredith Grey. As she noted in an interview with Backstage, she was offered the role early on by Shonda Rhimes and the network.

What is Ellen Pompeo in?

Television

Year	Title	Role
2005–present	Grey's Anatomy	Dr. Meredith Grey
2015	Repeat After Me	Herself
2017	Doc McStuffins	Willow (voice)
2018, 2020	Station 19	Dr. Meredith Grey

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