Ellen Pompeo RETURNS to Grey's Anatomy for 19TH SEASON... after admitting she stuck to 'make money'

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She famously admitted that she stuck with Grey's Anatomy to 'make money' instead of pursuing a much more diverse and creative career.And Ellen Pompeo has added even more stability to her life.The 52-year-old actress has closed a deal to continue as Dr.

Meredith Grey for season 19 of Grey's Anatomy as the series was renewed by ABC according to a Monday report from Deadline.Scroll down for video She's back!

Ellen Pompeo (seen at The Emmys in September) has closed a deal to continue as Dr. Meredith Grey for season 19 of Grey's Anatomy as the series was renewed by ABC according to a Monday report from Deadline Moving on up:Though she has kept the title of doctor on the series, one name will change as she has been upped from co-executive producer to executive producer for the upcoming seasonThough she has kept the title of doctor on the series, one name will change as she has been upped from co-executive producer to executive producer for the upcoming season.They also report that fellow executive producer Krista Vernoff will remain as the showrunner for the highly-successful medical drama.

It is also interesting to note that ABC has also not designated the 19th season as the final one for the show or Pompeo herself as was the case for the Season 18 renewal in May 2021.Back in August 2020, Pompeo made waves as she admitted the financial security the show has given her has been a major factor for her staying on the show as she said on podcast Jemele Hill Is Unbotheredat the time:'You know, I made choices to stay on the show.