Ellen Pompeo knows Meredith Grey doesn’t play by the rules. The actress was not convinced by a recent storyline that saw her character deceive Dr. Evynn Moore, played by Lena Waithe, to get a life-saving kidney transplant.
Pompeo expressed her disappointment in an interview with Variety, saying Meredith would have likely called out Evynn’s deception and worked together to find alternative solutions. The actress felt that the system is broken and that Meredith’s character has consistently subverted it to do the right thing.
Throughout Grey’s Anatomy history, Meredith has gone against the rules for patients she cares about, such as committing insurance fraud to help a young girl with cancer. Pompeo defended her character, citing her duty to uphold the show’s legacy, which she and Shonda Rhimes worked hard to create.
Pompeo emphasized that she sees her job as trying to maintain the series’ quality, and any perceived laziness would compromise its integrity. The actress’s comments highlight the complexities of Meredith Grey’s character and the show’s willingness to tackle tough issues.
Source: https://www.eonline.com/news/1416805/ellen-pompeo-was-against-lena-waithe-greys-anatomy-storyline