Meredith Grey is played by Ellen Pompeo (pictured).

Ellen Pompeo and her fiance.

Ellen Pompeo is excited to marry fiance Chris Ivery, but don't expect it to be a lavish affair. The Boston-area natives want to keep it low-key, and we're totally supportive!

The woman who puts the Grey in Grey's Anatomy attends the Chrysalis Butterfly Ball, hosted by co-star Eric Dane and his wife, the lovely actress Rebecca Gayheart.

Who wears this satin dress better? Cast your vote today on Ellen Pompeo vs. Celine Dion.

Ellen Pompeo (seen here as Meredith, of course) said she didn't know anything at all about the Isaiah Washington firing until it went down.

The cast of the ABC hit series Grey's Anatomy, Season 3 style. They won many awards and earned a lot of money.

Ellen Pompeo is a great spokesperson for Grey's Anatomy, but also of diversity, tolerance, and professionalism. Which is a refreshing change!

Ellen Pompeo looks great to us - in any photo. The Grey's Anatomy leading lady is down-to-earth and sweet, to boot.

Ellen Pompeo with her real-life McDreamy, fiance Chris Ivery. We've always liked this couple!

Ellen Pompeo and Chris Ivery, her longtime boyfriend turned fiance. These two seem very down to earth and happy.

Or the book, as Julie is basically telling Matt during this scene.