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The season 14 finale of Grey’s Anatomy just aired and we said goodbye to two series regulars – Sarah Drew‘s April and Jessica Capshaw‘s Arizona.

The actresses have been on the series for nine and ten seasons, respectively, and it was a tough farewell for a lot of the loyal fans of the Shondaland series. The show’s star Ellen Pompeo spoke out during the episode to address the sad goodbye.

So, how did Shonda Rhimes wrap up the storylines of the beloved characters?

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Ellen Pompeo is bidding farewell to two of her longtime Grey’s Anatomy co-stars.

After Thursday night’s (April 19) episode, the 48-year-old actress shared two separate goodbye posts on Instagram to Sarah Drew and Jessica Capshaw after they made their final appearances on the ABC medical drama.

“Boom… @thank you @jessicacapshaw for bringing it the way you have brought it for 10 amazing years… what a blessing you are and what a contribution you made to television history,” Ellen wrote to Jessica. “Lit that screen up with your glow on the LGBT community… making a difference and making it all look so easy… ⭐️⭐️⭐️💥💥❤️💔⭐️GOAT #representationmatters #loveyou”

While honoring Sarah, Ellen wrote, ““THANK YOU to this lady….@thesarahdrew you served up the sugar and spice for 9 years and it’s been a blast. Your passion and talent for storytelling has touched so many people provoked thought and Greys is a better show because of it and you. #japrilfansdontplay.”

Back in March, it was announced that Sarah and Jessica would be exiting Grey’s after season 14, and Ellen quickly put an end to rumors that her major salary increase was to blame.

Isla Fisher happily strikes a pose while attending the 2018 Stella McCartney H.E.A.R.T. Brunch held at a private residence on Wednesday (April 11) in Los Angeles.

The 42-year-old actress was joined by Minka Kelly, Holland Roden, Logan Browning, Ahna O’Reilly, Rebecca Gayheart, Elizabeth Berkley and Jessica Capshaw at the event celebrating Stella‘s annual partnership with the H.E.A.R.T. organization, which provides funds and programs for Los Angeles’ Violence Intervention Program.

For seven years running, Stella has supported the annual brunch with a pop-up shop, from which a portion of the proceeds help end abuse-related trauma.

Jessica Capshaw, who has played the role of Arizona Robbins on Grey’s Anatomy for years, is exiting the show and tweeted about her “last drive” to the studios this morning.

“Last drive from home to the studios this morning…TEN YEARS of commuting to reflect upon in 35 mins…wooaaahhh…,” the actress tweeted out to her followers on Tuesday (April 10).

Sarah Drew, who is also leaving the show, tweeted in response, “Love you sister…”

Jessica has been on the show for 10 seasons and reacted to her shocking exit after the news was announced a few weeks ago.

Ellen Pompeo‘s mentions have been blowing up ever since it was announced that Jessica Capshaw and Sarah Drew would be leaving Grey’s Anatomy at the end of the season.

The 48-year-old actress has already defended herself and said her high salary is not the reason for the exits.

Still, people are attacking her, the show, and the women for the sudden departures.

“We R grateful all of you are so passionate but if you knew these two women the way I know them they would not approve of all this nastiness,” Ellen posted. “They both are super shiny happy people. I know you’re angry but you’re representation couldn’t be further from who these women actually are.”

When a fan questioned, “Aren’t we allowed to be angry at this injustice, though? Going to be two impossible holes to fill,” Ellen responded, “You are but spreading acceptance and love is our message with Greys and what all of the actors try to do with our performances on this show.”

There has been some chatter on social media that Ellen Pompeo‘s $20 million Grey’s Anatomy payday is the reason that Jessica Capshaw and Sarah Drew are exiting the show after season 14.

Co-showrunner and executive producer Krista Vernoff is speaking out about saying the decision to move on from the two actresses was a creative decision and not because of Ellen.

“The suggestion … that our cast changes are in any way related to Ellen Pompeo‘s salary renegotiation is wrong and hurtful and misguided,” Krista wrote in a statement. “It smacks of an old, broken, patriarchal notion that women must be pitted against each other and that one woman’s success will be costly to others. Ellen Pompeo has not only advocated passionately for her fellow cast members, she has taken the time to educate women worldwide as to how to advocate for themselves and that must not now be twisted. The decision to make changes to our cast was a creative one. The only thing as constant on Grey’s Anatomy as Ellen Pompeo is our penchant for reinvention. It is a part of our success and what keeps the show exciting. We love these actresses and we love these characters and it felt true and right creatively to wrap up their stories. And that is the whole story.”

If you missed it, you can see Jessica Capshaw‘s reaction to the news and Sarah Drew‘s statement regarding her exit.

Jessica Capshaw is leaving Grey’s Anatomy after season 14, and the news came as a shock to fans.

It was revealed that the decision to remove Dr. Arizona Robbins as a series regular was a producers decision.

Jessica reacted to the news on social media.

“For the past ten years I have had the rare privilege of not only playing Arizona Robbins but also being madly in love with playing her. Arizona Robbins is kind, intelligent, funny, insightful, bold, playful, fierce and really good at her job. She was one of the first members of the LGBTQ community to be represented in a series regular role on network television. Her impact on the world is permanent and forever. Forever. I am grateful that I have gotten to bring her to life and for the life that she has brought to me. I am sad to see her go but I am consoled by the idea that she will continue to live on and on in all of our consciences and our imaginations. Shonda, thank you for the ride on this incredible rollercoaster,” Jessica posted on Instagram.

It was also revealed that Sarah Drew will also be leaving the show.