Ellen Pompeo Biography: Net Worth, Husband, Age, Children, TV Shows, Movies, Instagram, Family, Height

Biography

Ellen Kathleen Pompeo (born 10 November 1969), addressed as Ellen Pompeo, is one of the wealthiest actresses and TV personalities in the United States. She is a top-paid actress for playing Dr. Meredith Grey in the television show Grey’s Anatomy. In the quest for better opportunities, She moved to New York City, where she was born.

A casting director came upon her and allowed her to participate in a L’Oreal ad campaign. She soon made the leap into acting, and during the ensuing few years, she had numerous TV appearances in shows, including Friends and Strong Medicine. Her breakthrough performance on the big screen came in the romantic drama movie Moonlight Mile in 2002. Though the movie didn’t sell well at the box office, her performance was recognized by fans and was thought to be Oscar-caliber. 

Also, Ellen Pompeo was seen in a supporting part in the superhero movie Daredevil. The movie was based on the same-named Marvel Comics character. After she assumed the lead role in the medical drama series Grey’s Anatomy, her popularity surged to new heights. 

Since it began airing in 2005, the program has experienced tremendous growth in popularity. Ellen Pompeo has won several awards as she receives several recognition for her performance, including a Screen Actors Guild Award.

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Wiki Facts & About Data
Full Name:	Ellen Kathleen Pompeo
Stage Name:	Ellen Pompeo
Born:	10 November 1969 (age 54 years old)
Place of Birth:	Everett, Massachusetts, United States
Nationality:	American
Height:	1.7 m
Parents:	Joseph Pompeo, Kathleen Pompeo
Siblings:	Maureen Pompeo
Husband • Spouse:	Chris Ivery (m. 2007)
Boyfriend • Partner:	N/A
Children:	Sienna May Pompeo Ivery, Stella Luna Pompeo Ivery, Eli Christopher Pompeo Ivery
Occupation:	Actress • TV Personality
Net Worth:	$80 million

Early Life

The 10th of November 1969 saw the birth of Ellen Pompeo in Everett, Massachusetts, United States, to parents Joseph Pompeo and Kathleen Pompeo. Her family practiced Catholicism. 

She has two brothers and three sisters. She lost her mother when she was just five years old. One of her sisters is named Maureen Pompeo.

Before relocating to New York City, where she began starring in advertisements, Ellen Pompeo worked as a bartender in Miami. 

Career

In television series like Law & Order, Strangers with Candy, and Friends, Ellen Pompeo‘s career began with cameo appearances. She played a small part in the 1999 crime movie Coming Soon, serving as her feature film debut. She played a significant part in the romantic drama Moonlight Mile in 2002. The movie received unfavorable reviews and was a commercial flop. The reviewers praised her performance and thought she ought to have won an Oscar for the part. 

In 2002, she had an appearance in the biographical crime movie Catch Me If You Can. The movie, which was directed by Steven Spielberg, featured Tom Hanks and Leonardo DiCaprio in key roles. Based on the true story of prominent con artist Frank Abagnale, the film. Both commercially and critically, the movie was a triumph. It received numerous nominations and prizes as well.

In 2003, Ellen Pompeo played a significant role in the American comedy movie Old School. The movie received a lot of positive and negative reviews. She then made an appearance in Daredevil, a superhero movie based on the well-known Marvel superhero of the same name. Commercially, the movie did well. She also starred in the psychological suspense film Undermined that same year. 

Ellen Pompeo played the protagonist in the movie Art Heist in 2004. She appeared briefly in the superhero movie Spider-Man 2. She appeared in the film Life of the Party in 2005. On television, she is also active. In 2005, She began playing Dr. Meredith Grey, who was the major character in the television series Grey’s Anatomy. 

She became well-known across the globe thanks to the role, which also made her one of the most-paid TV actresses in the world. Ellen Pompeo has been a producer since 2017 and directed one episode. 

She provided the voice for Willow in one episode of the animated children’s television show Doc McStuffins in 2017. Ellen Pompeo had a special guest appearance in the action-drama TV show Station 19 the following year.

Awards & Achievements

• Ellen Pompeo has received numerous honors during her career. For her work on Grey’s Anatomy, she won three People’s Choice Awards for Favorite TV Drama Actress (2013, 2015, and 2016) and the Satellite Award for Best Actress in 2007. 
• She was given the Taormina Arte Award at the Taormina Film Festival in 2015. 
• She was number four on Forbes magazine’s list of the highest-paid TV actors and actresses in 2015. 

Personal Life

In 2003, Chris Ivery and Ellen Pompeo first met in a supermarket. A romantic connection resulted from this fortuitous encounter. Eventually, four years later, they were wed. Sienna May Pompeo Ivery, Stella Luna Pompeo Ivery, and Eli Christopher Pompeo Ivery are their three children. Sienna May Pompeo Ivery, their second child, was delivered via surrogate mother.

Asthma and numerous allergies plague Ellen Pompeo. She owns two toy poodles and adores dogs. 

Net Worth

Ellen Pompeo‘s estimated net worth as of now is $80 million. Her income primarily comes from Grey’s Anatomy.

Social Media

• Instagram: @EllenPompeo
• Twitter: @EllenPompeo