Ellen Pompeo, known for her role in 'Grey's Anatomy', discussed the backlash she faced while negotiating her $20 million salary in 2018. After over a decade of portraying Meredith Grey, Pompeo negotiated a $575,000-per-episode deal. She recalled her manager warning her about the potential unpopularity that would follow her pay rise, emphasizing the hidden misogyny in industry pay structures. While she has scaled back her role in the show, Pompeo is now pursuing new projects, including a Hulu series based on the life of orphan Natalia Grace.
Pompeo revealed her $20 million salary negotiations faced backlash, stating, 'Not everyone was so thrilled about my pay rise. I received a warning from my manager.'
Reflecting on the negative reactions to her salary increase, Pompeo shared, 'I just don't want you to think that everyone's going to cheer for you...there's going to be a lot of people who are not happy for you.'
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