Valentino
Ellen Pompeo had a beloved rescue Toy Poodle named Valentino that she got in the late 2000s and passed away in February 2021. She posted the photo here to Instagram along with the caption below:
Thank you all so much for all of the love sent our way. I recently filmed a scene where Meredith says “Life is so much loss so much grief and so much pain….but it’s a package deal there is no joy without pain”… that Meredith has helped me more times than I could have imagined. Grateful for love ….thanks for coming through with this pic Sheena …. I can now sit in this place on the sofa with a memory of joy to chase away the pain
@ellenpompeo, Instagram, February 2021
GiGi
Ellen Pompeo has a rescued Toy Poodle named Gigi. Gigi is her oldest pup, who she’s had since the late 2000s!
Lily
Ellen Pompeo adopted a Chihuahua mix from Love Leo rescue in December 2017. Lily is seen here on the left, next to Pompeo’s late rescue Valentino.
So grateful to @loveleorescue for my lily… she brings my whole family so much joy. Thanks to @rachaelray and #santapaws2017 for supporting @loveleorescue
@ellenpompeo, Instagram, December 2017
Sophia
Ellen Pompeo adopted another Toy Poodle, who is named Sophia and came from Wagmore Pets.
Shoutout to Sophia for holding down the set over here. Thank you @wagmorpets for helping us find her!
@ellenpompeo, Instagram, October 2021
Tom
Ellen Pompeo adopted a puppy named Tom from Maeday Rescue in Los Angeles in June 2023. Tom, who has been through several homes before, was born to a dog found in the desert by a family who was unaware she was pregnant. The family contacted Maeday when the litter turned 2 months old, and Tom is the first from the litter to be adopted.
Ellen Pompeo
Birthday
November 10, 1969 (55)
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Ellen Kathleen Pompeo is an American actress who has gained international recognition for her role as the titular Dr. Meredith Grey on the medical drama series “Grey’s Anatomy”. One of the world’s highest-paid actors since 2017, Pompeo has graced the Forbes‘ year-end lists on multiple occasions. Her career milestones include a Screen Actors Guild Award and a Golden Globe Award nomination.
Pompeo’s journey into the world of acting began in earnest with a variety of roles in television and film. She made her screen debut in NBC’s legal drama “Law & Order” and later made appearances in other television shows such as “Strangers with Candy,” “Strong Medicine,” and “Friends.” Her feature film debut came with the romantic comedy “Coming Soon in 1999,” but it was her lead role in Brad Silberling’s romantic drama “Moonlight Mile” in 2002 that really put her on the map. She continued to make a name for herself with roles in films like “Catch Me If You Can” and “Old School.”
Throughout her career, Pompeo has shared the screen with a host of fellow actors. In “Moonlight Mile”, she worked alongside Jake Gyllenhaal, garnering attention for her “extremely appealing” performance. She appeared alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in “Catch Me If You Can,” and in the comedy “Old School,” she played the love interest of Luke Wilson. Jim Carrey’s ex-girlfriend, Naomi, was another role she undertook in the 2004 film “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.” In the ABC medical drama series “Grey’s Anatomy,” her character interacts with a large ensemble of actors, including Patrick Dempsey, Sandra Oh, Kate Walsh, Katherine Heigl, and Justin Chambers, among others.
Pompeo received numerous nominations for the People’s Choice Awards, winning three times. She was part of the “Grey’s Anatomy” cast that won Best Ensemble in a Television Series at the 2006 Satellite Awards, and the following year, she was named Best Actress in a Television Drama Series. Her performance also earned her a nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Drama Series at the 64th Golden Globe Awards. In 2007, Pompeo and the female cast and crew of “Grey’s Anatomy” were honored with the Women in Film Lucy Award.
