Ellen Pompeo is an American actress. She worked as a bartender in Miami before moving to New York City and appearing in commercials for Citibank and L'Oreal. In 2001, she relocated to Los Angeles to pursue her acting career. Pompeo landed a supporting role in the 2002 film Moonlight Mile with Jake Gyllenhaal, and the 2003 film Old School with Will Ferrell. She later starred in the film Art Heist in 2004. She is best known for her starring role in the series Grey's Anatomy. She was also the host of the Society & Culture podcast Tell Me with Ellen Pompeo.