Why Did Ellen Pompeo Leave 'Grey's Anatomy'? Will She Ever Return? Answers Revealed!

Is Ellen Pompeo really exiting Grey’s Anatomy and is Meredith actually gone for good?!

We’ve compiled everything Ellen shared about why she exited the series, if she’ll be back at all, and more.

If you don’t know, Ellen has been a series regular on the hit ABC medical drama since season 1 debuted in March of 2005, playing the title role of Dr. Meredith Grey.

All of these quotes were given before the actors’ and writer’s strikes began.

Keep reading to find out…