My mother came from an Irish family of 11 kids and, of course, had a sister who was a nun, so I… — Ellen Pompeo Copy Share Image
I want to teach my daughter the importance of exercising and eating healthy as she grows up. — Ellen Pompeo Copy Share Image
It is challenging. I have my days where I feel really guilty that I've been here every day if I have to… — Ellen Pompeo Copy Share Image
I was raised by drag queens, practically...My mother died when I was four-years-old, so I was effectively raised by a bunch of… — Ellen Pompeo Copy Share Image
Where I come from, you don't just say, 'Oh, I'm going to become an actor.' Talk like that and they think you're crazy. — Ellen Pompeo Copy Share Image
I wasn't allowed to wear makeup until I was 15, so I would put it on at school. — Ellen Pompeo Copy Share Image
Dr. McDreamy, that's what I call Patrick's character. He's gorgeous, he's got a great body and he's got damn fine hair. — Ellen Pompeo Copy Share Image
My daily schedule is quite hectic, but I have to put my health first in order to be the best mom and wife I… — Ellen Pompeo Copy Share Image
~I got pregnant, and I was like, 'Oh God, it worked! Oh no!' Chris [Ivery, her husband] and I were super happy, then I… — Ellen Pompeo Copy Share Image
I just worry about the girls who look up to me. I don't want them to think I starve myself or don't eat, and… — Ellen Pompeo Copy Share Image
I'm not saving anybody's life, I'm not a teacher, I'm not working for UNICEF. I don't think I'm some big deal. — Ellen Pompeo Copy Share Image
I don't think you need sadness to have drama. My boyfriend and I are very happy and we still manage to be dramatic every… — Ellen Pompeo Copy Share Image