Ellen Pompeo has shared an annoyance she experiences with Grey's Anatomy fans. The actor has appeared in every season of the beloved medical drama since its debut in 2005 as Meredith Grey, despite rumors over the years suggesting she will step down from the role.

Ellen Pompeo's pragmatic explanation for her continued, albeit scaled-back, presence on "Grey's Anatomy" has sparked debate online. In a recent profile for El País, the 55-year-old spoke frankly about her ongoing role as an actor and executive producer on the long-running series created by Shonda Rhimes, even as she's reduced her time on screen.

Ellen Pompeo says she doesn't think it would make any sense for her to completely stop playing Meredith Grey in ABC's "Grey's Anatomy."