'Grey's Anatomy's Ellen Pompeo Becomes Highest Paid Dramatic TV Actress
Pompeo will now make $20 million per year or $575,000 per episode. "I'm 48 now, so I've finally gotten to the place where I'm OK asking for what I deserve, which is something that comes only with age," Pompeo tells THR of returning for at least the drama's 16th season. "Because I'm not the most 'relevant' actress out there. I know that's the industry perception because I've been this character for 14 years." "But the truth is, anybody can be good on a show season one and two. Can you be good 14 years later? Now, that's a f---in' skill." Pompeo adds that for years producers used co-star Patrick Dempsey against her in negotiations but that's no longer the case. "For me, Patrick leaving the show in 2015 was a defining moment, deal-wise. They could always use him as leverage against me — 'We don't need you; we have Patrick' — which they did for years."
Ellen Pompeo is now the highest paid dramatic TV actress after signing on for two more seasons of 'Grey's Anatomy'.
January 18, 2018 | |
