Ellen Pompeo Stayed on Grey’s Anatomy Because of Her Age

[Anonymous]

Seems like a smart move to me. Good for her.

[Anonymous]

I don't believe she's had plastic surgery- I could see fillers maybe (lips) but that last photo she looks like she NEEDS surgery, not like she's had it- kind of crinkly Renee Zellwegger eyes like before her surgery)

I have always thought that though she doesn't have bad features, she was really OLD looking. I think she is smart and realistic that she is aware of it, taking the job and moving on. Doubly bad that she happened to marry a black guy who will age well. (not being racist, I'm white and when I realized I was marrying a black guy whose parents still looked like they were in their 20s I made sure to take care of my skin. I don't want him to look like my caregiver in another 20 yrs)

[Anonymous]

I saw her in person once and she definitely looked much older than her stated age. I think she's just one of those people with bad skin that won't age well - and she looked like she smoked a lot.

For those saying they don't know who she is - she was also in Old School where she was the romantic lead.

She's an absolutely horrific actress. She's really lucky that she is attractive. I think that helped her land the role on GA. Anyone else would not have even gotten as far.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

In an interview with People, Ellen Pompeo revealed her decision to stay on Grey's Anatomy instead of seeking other roles "was based solely on age." How old is too old for women in Hollywood? "At 33, I was wise enough to know my clock was already ticking," she said.

The 46-year-old actress said that after a "super-late start" in acting (her mid-20s), she knew it would be difficult to find other roles in her late 30s and early 40s. Last month, she extended her Grey's contract and became one of TV's most highly paid actresses.

"I thought, ‘Why would I leave something that is super successful and pays me great to search the landscape?’” she said. “I decided that I would stay on Grey’s and be grateful and try to ride it out for as long as I could. And I am very happy that I made the decision to stay. It’s only gotten better with time.”

http://nymag.com/thecut/2016/07/ellen-pompeo-greys-anatomy-age.html
Its amazing how much a person changes from 30s to 40s:

She's aging like a typical white woman. Go look at how Halle Berry, Naomi Campbell, Angela Bassett and Nia Long are aging. Big difference.

[Anonymous]

She's aging like a typical white woman. Go look at how Halle Berry, Naomi Campbell, Angela Bassett and Nia Long are aging. Big difference.

Worse then a typical white woman tho.

[Anonymous]

Really ? Why are we judging she’s a beautiful clever and witty woman with a happy life husband and kids why are we judging race skin looks … to me she’s another successful woman who looks fabulous and we have no right to judge as we do anyone else 💕

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Eh, not surprising. She has job security with GA especially as one of the lead characters and she probably wasn't getting any other leads in movies or shows. Sandra Oh and Katherine Heigle fizzled out post GA with a role or two here and there. In Hollywood, I'd stick with what you got.

Sandra Oh has had a fantastic and interesting career.
But yes it’s had ups and downs.
KH made a choice to have an uninteresting career, but have money and stability. I think that’s very valid.
I haven’t watched the show in years, but I suspect she doesn’t have as much screen time as the first few seasons, yet a her pay has grown. Good for her. Work life balance is really hard in that world.

[Anonymous]

Sorry
I typed “KH”
That should read “EP”

[Anonymous]

She should seek out milf roles and would probably do well.

[Anonymous]

A bird in the hand is better than two in the bush. Any smart actor would stay with a sure bet rather than seeing “what’s out there.” Tough business.

[Anonymous]

She was so pretty in her 30s.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

She was so pretty in her 30s.

Kids age you.

[Anonymous]

She's aging like a smoker.

[Anonymous]

Smart move.

The world doesn’t like older women so make that money while you can.

[Anonymous]

Vanna White has stayed with Wheel of Fortune. It's a steady gig, so who are we to judge? Actually, we do judge--we're DCUM!