Ellen Kathleen Pompeo was born in Everett, Massachusetts, to Kathleen B. .
Is a native of Boston.
Had another scene in Daredevil as Matt Murdocks (Ben Affleck ) secretary Karen Page, but it was deleted from the theatrical version of the film.
Before "Greys Anatomy" , she auditioned for a television pilot called "Secret Service". That show was not picked up by any television network.
She is the youngest of 6 - she has 5 siblings who are all at least 8 years older than her. One of them is Maureen Pompeo.
Suffers from asthma.
Her mother died when she was only 4 years old. Her father is Joseph Pompeo, a salesman.
Married to music producer Chris Ivery. After they started dating they learned that they both grew up in Boston, 10 miles from each other.
Had a part in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind , which was deleted from the final cut.
Was approached to play the role of Becky in Clerks II , but turned it down because she had just finished the pilot for "Greys Anatomy" .
Was discovered while working at SoHo Bar & Grill in New York City.
Ellens paternal grandfather, Angelo Pompeo, was an Italian immigrant, born in Avellino. Ellens paternal grandmother was of English and Irish ancestry, and Ellens mothers family is also Irish.
(March 2005) Working on the television series "Greys Anatomy" in which she plays the main character.
(November 9, 2007) Married her boyfriend of 4 years Chris Ivery in a civil ceremony in New York City. The only people in attendance were Mayor Michael Bloomberg and First Deputy Mayor Patti Harris, who served as witnesses to the ceremony.
Has 3 children with her husband Chris Ivery : two daughters, Stella Luna Pompeo Ivery (b.September 15, 2009) and Sienna May Ivery (b.August 2014), and a son, Eli Christopher (b December 2016).
Happiness is not that easy to achieve, but having a handsome husband, a beautiful baby, and a great job helps.
