These Ellen Pompeo Quotes Are As Motivating As Meredith’s Monologues

Ellen Pompeo dishes out motivational Mer monologues every Thursday on Grey’s Anatomy — but the actor has plenty to say beyond the show, too. Here are some of her most inspiring moments.

Pompeo talked about the wage gap in 2018. “A guy wouldn’t have any problem asking for $600,000 an episode ... as women, we’re like, ‘Oh, can I ask for that? Is that OK?’” she told THR.