Meredith Grey does not officially remarry after Derek Shepherd's death, but she has several significant relationships, most notably with Andrew DeLuca, whom she dated seriously, and Nick Marsh, who became her long-term partner and love interest through the later seasons, though they don't marry on-screen.
Following Derek's death, William Thorpe (Scott Elrod) is the first person Meredith gets romantically involved with in season 12. Despite his repeated attempts to pursue her, she is still dealing with her grief. They eventually sleep together, but the next morning, Meredith panics and kicks him out of her house.
The saddest Grey's Anatomy deaths often involve core characters like George O'Malley, Lexie Grey, Mark Sloan, and Derek Shepherd, whose losses deeply impacted Meredith and the core group; fan-favorite Andrew DeLuca's tragic stabbing, and patient/love interests like Denny Duquette, Adele Webber, and April's baby Samuel Norbert Avery also rank high due to their emotional storylines and connections to the main cast, often involving suddenness or prolonged suffering.
Zola Grey Shepherd, born Zola Limbani, is Meredith Grey and Derek Shepherd's eldest daughter and child. She has a younger brother, Bailey, and a younger sister, Ellis.
Nick Marsh is dating Meredith Grey.
Lexie did not find out she was pregnant with Theo until the beginning of her second trimester. In addition to having irregular periods after the plane crash, she was also told that her chances of successful conception were near zero, causing her not to consider the possibility of pregnancy for several weeks.
Meredith's decision to leak research sets up tension in season 21, where Nick's support will be crucial. Gray's Anatomy faces unpredictability with many doctors leaving, but Meredith and Nick remain a solid pairing.
She candidly denied having any cosmetic procedures done to her face. Ellen stated, “I don't want to tell myself lies. I don't put anything in my face.” Her statement suggests that she has chosen to age naturally rather than resorting to surgical enhancements.
Meredith: Following in her mother's footsteps, she takes off with the kids. After being MIA for months, viewers see her again on Christmas, where she's revealed to be pregnant. It turns out that her last romp with Derek produced the couple's third child.
Fans frequently skip Grey's Anatomy's musical episodes, the "what if" alternate reality episodes, the dream/ghost-centric episodes, and certain filler episodes with difficult themes like the COVID-19 season, with the Season 7 musical "Song Beneath the Song", the Season 8 "If/Then" (what if), and the Season 6 leg-stuck episode being top contenders for skips. Episodes featuring intense, uncomfortable storylines or overly bizarre concepts, like Izzie's ghost sex with Denny or the carousel dream, are also common skips.
Few noticed this detail… but Cristina was there. She held Meredith's hand during Derek's funeral. No words needed — just love.
Heigl made her final series regular appearance as Izzie in the sixth season, leaving Seattle after Alex refused to resume their marriage. The actress requested to be released from her contract 18 months early, in order to spend more time with her family.
Brad Everett Young, the actor and celebrity photographer known for his work on television and in Hollywood, has died at the age of 46. According to his publicist, Paul Christensen, Young was killed in a car accident on the 134 Freeway in California on Sunday, September 14.
Eventually, Derek and Meredith decide to marry, but on their wedding day, the pair give away their wedding ceremony to Izzie and Alex. Meredith and Derek instead marry by writing their wedding vows on a post-it note.
After some pressure from Meredith, she reveals that Meredith tested positive for more than one of the genetic markers for Alzheimer's. Ethan's parents are both still unconscious and Hunt is getting worried. Hunt hasn't been home for a while because he's been concerned about Ethan and his parents.
Hulu recently dropped the “Good American Family” trailer, featuring leading actress Ellen Pompeo — known for her long-standing role as Meredith Grey on “Grey's Anatomy.” After spending 20 years on the hit ABC series, Pompeo returns to the screen — this time in a more complex role.
But did you know that Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) was pregnant with Derek's baby when her husband passed away? Watch the video above to meet baby Ellis, Mer-Der's beautiful daughter! If you were shocked by this baby news, you weren't the only one!
April and Jackson's baby is diagnosed during pregnancy with a sickness that causes the babies bones to break, which is called Osteogenesis Imperfecta type II, and learn that the baby will not survive long after birth.
Alex's estranged father, Jimmy, reappears in Alex's life when he is admitted to the ER as a patient.
Even as Sandra moved on to new projects, their bond endured. They continue to cheer each other on from afar, proving that some friendships aren't bound by a set or a script; they're lifelong.
With Pompeo's exist as a full-time cast member, James Pickens Jr. and Chandra Wilson are the longest-running cast members on Grey's Anatomy.
The rumors that I refused to return were totally untrue." Then, in 2022, she said her departure was also due to her mental health. "I think with 'Grey's' at that time, I didn't feel I had any other choice [but to leave]," Heigl said to SiriusXM host Bevy Smith in an interview.
Jo applies to adopt Luna but is initially turned down due to a failed background check. Determined to become Luna's mother, Jo gets her friend Atticus "Link" Lincoln (Chris Carmack) to temporarily foster Luna, and she is eventually granted full custody.
Eric Dane (Dr. Mark Sloan) left Grey's Anatomy because he felt he was becoming too expensive for the network and was likely "let go" due to budget cuts, though he also struggled with personal issues like drug and alcohol addiction at the time, which didn't help, but wasn't the stated reason for his departure. Show creator Shonda Rhimes confirmed it was a mutual decision to end his storyline after the plane crash, as Mark wouldn't cope with Lexie's death, aligning with budget realities and the story.
He was best friends with Izzie Stevens. He was married to Callie Torres but divorced after he cheated on her. He was kind-hearted, compassionate, and loyal. He died after jumping in front of a bus to save a woman's life.