Ellen Pompeo Wants To Do 'Something New' After ‘Grey's Anatomy' Exit

Ellen Pompeo appeared on "The Drew Barrymore Show" to discuss her exit from "Grey's Anatomy."

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She said she wants to mix things up after staying on for nineteen years on the show.

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Pompeo is open to trying new things and shares her plans for the new era.

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She compared leaving the series to kids going away to college at 18.

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The 53-year-old is focusing on her kids and will star in a Hulu series.

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She shared the news of her leave on Instagram with a heartfelt message.

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Fans were sad to see her go, as they expressed so under her post.

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Pompeo almost did not take up the role of Meredith Grey in "Grey's Anatomy."

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She revealed that she rarely watches the series during her free time.

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