Ellen Pompeo Recalls 'Uncomfortable' Sex Scene in Grey's Anatomy

Ellen Pompeo recently opened up about filming an 'uncomfortable' sex scene with co-star T.R. Knight during the second season of 'Grey's Anatomy' on the 'Call Her Daddy' podcast. Both actors were distressed about the scene, which led to genuine tears while filming due to their friendship and discomfort with the intimate nature of the scene. Pompeo revealed that ABC requested a reshoot because they deemed there was 'too much thrusting,' further complicating the experience for both actors. She has never watched the final edit of the scene, emphasizing that her tears were real and reflective of her struggles during the filming process. Despite her initial reluctance, Pompeo acknowledged that producer Shonda Rhimes made the right call in pushing for the scene, which ultimately became iconic. The actress also shared insights into how her onscreen love story with Patrick Dempsey affected her personal life and the challenges that came with media scrutiny, particularly around her husband’s race.