Yesterday, Eric Dane celebrated his 36th birthday. Today it's Ellen Pompeo turning a year older - the Grey's Anatomy leading lady is 39. Happy birthday, Ellen! Today is also her first wedding anniversary and the second anniversary of Chris Ivery proposing!

Makes it easy to remember the dates, right? Here's a little photo tribute to Ellen Pompeo we put together in honor of the special occasion. Click to enlarge ...

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