Ellen Pompeo isn’t holding back—she’s drawing a firm boundary around her likeness in the age of AI. Her stance is a rallying cry for artists everywhere.
Ellen Pompeo draws the line at AI
As the only original cast member still on Grey’s Anatomy after 20 seasons, Ellen Pompeo knows the value of her voice, image, and performance. Now an executive producer, she’s adamant that no one should repurpose her likeness with AI “without paying me a dime”—especially as the show racks up billions of streaming minutes each year.
Fighting for the creative community
Pompeo argues that while streaming has boomed, residuals for writers, actors, and directors haven’t kept pace, calling the status quo “really unfair.” She sees AI-generated performances as yet another threat to the livelihoods of those whose work forms the backbone of the industry.
With her bold remarks, Pompeo spotlights the urgent need for fair compensation and ethical AI policies. Her fight reminds us all that creative rights deserve protection in a rapidly evolving digital world.
