It's official—Ellen Pompeo is speaking out about the shocking exit of her longtime co-star, Justin Chambers, from the beloved medical drama, Grey's Anatomy. After an incredible 16 seasons of bringing fans drama, romance, and tears, Justin decided it was time to say goodbye. And let's just say, the internet is not taking it lightly.
Ellen, who plays the iconic Dr. Meredith Grey, took to Twitter on January 11th to express her feelings about Justin's departure. She retweeted a post from Vanity Fair, which declared, "#GreysAnatomy is about to feel one of its biggest losses yet." In response, Ellen simply replied, "Truer words have never been spoken @VanityFair 💔." Her heartfelt reaction resonated deeply with fans who have grown up watching the show.
Fans were quick to chime in, sharing their own feelings about Justin's departure. "This just really hurts me," one fan wrote, while another added, "It just feels so unreal. I’m so sad. It’s heartbreaking. He was such a huge part of the show and my favorite character—I love him so much it breaks my heart." Clearly, Justin's character, Dr. Alex Karev, has left an indelible mark on the hearts of Grey's Anatomy fans worldwide.
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Justin Chambers' Farewell to Grey's Anatomy
On January 10th, Justin Chambers, who has played Dr. Alex Karev since the show's inception, announced his decision to leave Grey's Anatomy. In a statement to Deadline, the 49-year-old actor explained, "There’s no good time to say goodbye to a show and character that’s defined so much of my life for the past 15 years." He continued, "For some time now, however, I have hoped to diversify my acting roles and career choices. And, as I turn 50 and am blessed with my remarkable, supportive wife and five wonderful children, now is that time."
In his heartfelt farewell, Justin expressed gratitude to everyone who has been part of his Grey's Anatomy journey. "As I move on from ‘Grey’s Anatomy’, I want to thank the ABC family, Shonda Rhimes, original cast members Ellen Pompeo, Chandra Wilson and James Pickens, and the rest of the amazing cast and crew, both past and present, and, of course, the fans for an extraordinary ride," he said.
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