Ellen Pompeo revealed in a new interview that she has no plans to quit "Grey's Anatomy," saying it would make no sense "emotionally or financially."

Grey's Anatomy' star Ellen Pompeo never wants to fully leave the show because 'That would make no sense, emotionally or financially.'

Ellen Pompeo's pragmatic explanation for her continued, albeit scaled-back, presence on "Grey's Anatomy" has sparked debate online. In a recent profile for El País, the 55-year-old spoke frankly about her ongoing role as an actor and executive producer on the long-running series created by Shonda Rhimes, even as she's reduced her time on screen.