Patrick Dempsey: One Hot Husband
In the new issue of Redbook, hot husband Patrick Dempsey reveals that even he would ask his alter-ego, Dr. Derek Shepherd, for love advice.
The man behind McDreamy on Grey's Anatomy opens up to the magazine about choosing family-friendly roles, coping with success at such a young age, and keeping his marriage on track. Below are some excerpts:
On making his wife, Jillian Dempsey, swoon:
"I hope I still make her swoon! Sometimes I think to myself, God, would Derek Shepherd do this? Because I am certainly not a perfect male at this moment. Just trying to provide and communicate and let her know how beautiful and important she is to me - I think those things make her swoon."
On returning to romantic comedies:
"I don't want to do violent movies right now because I think there's too much violence in the world and I don't want to add to that. Romantic comedies, at this point - we're at war, we're in a horrible place worldwide - I want to so something that is going to help people escape. Enchanted was a movie I did for my daughter [Talula, 5]. I wanted to do something that kids can go see, and is fun for adults as well.
On his first shot at stardom:
"Mentally, I never really wanted success until I was in my 30s. Quite honestly, I think I sabotaged myself in my 20s because I felt I was too young and didn't realize what was happening. But there was a time when I didn't think it was going to work out. Like, wow, maybe that was the best period in my life."
Steve Marsi is the Managing Editor of TV Fanatic. Email him here.
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May 13th, 2007 2:41 PM
I guess, when asked about the Mer/Der relationship, Patrick is just guessing on the diffferent directions that Shonda could take him and Ellen...... I don't think any of the actors really know where thier characters are headed in the next season. They will probably be wondering going into their summer hiatus just like we will ....not knowing what the next season will bring!
I do think that Patrick wanted his character to change from only being "McDreamy" and it sounds like he somewhat likes the change from the way the article read, even though he said there have been a few things (Derek) has done that he wouldn't have. Not sure what those things were though. (I thought that was a cute comment) And I agree, characters have to change some to keep them interesting. I just want Mer and Der to change together and I would bet that Patrick hopes that Shonda keeps him and Ellen together! I truly hope the comment he made "or is this the end" doesn't mean anything...I don't really think it do
May 13th, 2007 11:31 AM
wow, Kathy....that's really interesting re: next season....I want it to give me hope...but then he says "is it an end?"
But I agree - it is kind of funny that even he compares real life to his fictional character. In all seriousness - I think guys could understand women better if they would look at the things that women find attractive in their fiction. (Besides being so good looking, I mean : )
May 13th, 2007 9:19 AM
I really liked the article in Redbook from Patrick. I loved the part when he commented he questions himself sometimes and says..would Derek Shephard do that? (ha) ....Here is an insert from the article about his and Mer's relationship..........Relationships are also the core of Grey's Anatomy. What do you think about the relationships in the show, especially Derek and Meredith's?
Well, they grow very slowly. I think the frustration for Ellen [Pompeo] and me is that we're victims of our own success, in a sense. The chasing in the first season made it so involving, but once we consummated it and then broke up, it's like, how do these characters continue to grow and thrive in a relationship? And I think that's going to be the real challenge going into the next season: Where do they go? What are the other story lines? Or is it an end? There was something about the longing in the chasing that people really got into.
May 12th, 2007 10:58 AM
have you EVER seen a guy that hot...I mean, he has INNER hotness.....whoa
I could die a happy woman - with him on one side, and George Clooney on the other.....
I am happy for PD and Jill - they seem to have a great relationship despite the pressure that comes with being a sex symbol. He really seems to have his priorities in order - such a good role model!
May 12th, 2007 8:09 AM
The fact that he did the movie for Tulula was the sweetest thing ever for me!
May 11th, 2007 11:09 PM
I am so glad i get to see Mc Dreamy all the time now on Grey's ..He is very handsome. I hope he will be faithful to his wife especially with so many of us drooling over him.
May 11th, 2007 4:09 PM
To be married to McDreamy........
May 11th, 2007 2:48 PM
Wow, that's a really great interview!
http://www.redbookmag.com/your/celebrity/behind-scenes/patrick-dempsey-bts
May 11th, 2007 12:52 PM
I can't even imagine what it would be like to know "McDreamy" would be the man coming home to me every night!!! He is the best looking guy to me and seems to be a perfect gentleman too! I hope his wife realizes how lucky she is!
May 11th, 2007 10:50 AM
Pschyrembel - i am beginning to think that there are no good men out there.