Sandra Oh Reflects on Grey’s Anatomy, TV Industry

Sandra Oh, celebrated for her role as Cristina Yang on Grey's Anatomy, received an honorary doctorate of arts and delivered the commencement address at Dartmouth College for the class of 2025. During her speech, Oh reflected on the privileges and significant challenges of her decade on the show, including frequent creative tensions with the writers and showrunner Shonda Rhimes over her character's integrity. She recounted a key conversation with Rhimes that taught her to trust the creative process and acknowledged the support of a 'dedicated Sandra whisperer' on set. Oh encouraged graduates to view discomfort as an opportunity for growth and resilience. She also clarified that she does not plan to return to Grey's Anatomy, despite continued fan interest. Her remarks gave rare insight into the complexities of major television productions and underscored the importance of collaboration and authenticity.