Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital just lost its most legendary “not-a-real-doctor” – at least on Instagram. Ellen Pompeo, the face, soul, and possibly longest-standing resident of Grey’s Anatomy, has officially removed all traces of the show from her Instagram bio. And fans? They’re hyperventilating into paper bags.
Currently, Grey’s is deep into its 21st season – yes, 21 seasons, meaning the show is now legally allowed to drink. Ellen has been there since the very beginning, scrubbing in as Dr. Meredith Grey while somehow surviving more disasters than a Final Destination character. But in recent years, she’s taken a step back, presumably because even fake doctors deserve a break.
Now, Ellen is switching things up with a new Hulu gig, Good American Family, dropping on March 19. This is her first new project in two decades, which is impressive considering most of us can’t commit to a skincare routine for more than a week.
But the biggest shocker? The once-iconic Grey’s reference in her Instagram bio – “Not a real doctor, but a really good fake one” – is gone. In its place, a new title: “Personal Assistant to Stella Luna, Sienna May, and Eli Christopher.” That’s right. Meredith Grey is out, and Mommy Pompeo, unpaid PA to three tiny overlords, is in.
Fans are mourning the loss, but let’s be honest—after 20 years of medical drama, plane crashes, and catastrophic love affairs, Ellen deserves the Instagram rebrand. The only question now is: Who’s going to tell McDreamy?