Ellen Pompeo Reflects on Her ‘Cool Points’ with Kids Thanks to Taylor Swift
Ellen Pompeo recently shared a nostalgic moment about gaining “cool points” with her children by participating in Taylor Swift’s music video for the hit song “Bad Blood.”During her appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, the star of Good American Family revealed how much her kids appreciated her involvement in the star-studded production.
With a smile, Pompeo recounted, “I got so much mileage with my kids,” after accepting Swift’s invitation to appear in the video. She expressed her gratitude towards the singer, saying, “Taylor is such a good girl. I didn’t know her and she invited me to be in the video. I thought, ‘Oh, that will be fun.’ It was honestly the easiest thing—maybe only an hour or two of my time.”
The music video for “Bad Blood,”known for its spectacular cast, also featured appearances by celebrities like Selena Gomez, Zendaya, Gigi Hadid, Cara Delevingne, and Mariska Hargitay, making it a highlight in pop culture.
Taylor Swift’s Love for Grey’s Anatomy
Swift has often shared her admiration for the long-running series Grey’s Anatomy, even honoring Pompeo’s character, Meredith Grey, by naming one of her cats after her. In previous interviews, Swift commented on the show’s unique blend of drama and humor, stating, “I love Grey’s Anatomy because it’s the best example of dry, sarcastic humor I’ve ever seen mixed with drama, since life encompasses both.” Furthermore, she described having her music featured on the show as “basically the best thing ever.”
A Heartfelt Request
While filming the video, Pompeo took the opportunity to express a heartfelt request to Swift. She explained, “At the time, my husband Chris Ivery and I were heavily involved in volunteering for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. They have a remarkable program where they create music for babies in the NICU, allowing parents who are at work to record their voices singing nursery rhymes or telling stories for their children. It really helps the babies’ outcomes to hear their parents’ voices.”
Pompeo continued, “It’s a great initiative, but it needs financial support to keep going. So, I asked Taylor, ‘Could you write me a big old check for Children’s?’ After knowing me for just about 20 minutes, she wrote me the biggest check without hesitation.” This generous act highlights Swift’s willingness to support charitable efforts.
Currently, Ellen Pompeo stars in Hulu’s Good American Family alongside notable actors such as Mark Duplass, Imogen Faith Reid, Dulé Hill, Sarayu Blue, Christina Hendricks, and Kim Shaw. This limited drama series revolves around the adoption saga of Natalia Grace, continuing to showcase Pompeo’s versatility as an actress.
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