'Grey's Anatomy's Kelly McCreary Talks Exit After 9 Years as Cast Shares When They Might Leave (Exclusive)

Kelly McCreary said farewell to Grey’s Anatomy during a two-part episode that aired on Thursday night (April 13) and we have all the details on her exit from the long-running ABC series.

Maggie Pierce is off to new adventures. said goodbye to longtime star Kelly McCreary on Thursday's two-hour farewell episode, which marked the actress' final appearance as a full-time series regular.Though Maggie jetted off to Chicago to begin her new life and job, she had several loose ends to tie up with regards to her crumbling marriage to Winston (Anthony Hill) and whether or not to stay in Seattle to work on their relationship. After a brief rekindling of their romance, Maggie and Winston faced the brutal reality that they were two people who were on very different paths.

SPOILER ALERT: The story includes details about Episodes 1914 and 1915 of Grey’s Anatomy, which aired April 13.

TheWrap: Congratulations on a great run on Grey’s. You’ve been at the core of the series for nine seasons now. What made you decide to say goodbye to Maggie Pierce now?McCreary: It wasn’t the first time the question had come up about whether it was the end of Maggie’s journey.

Amy Sherman-Palladino series, you're bound to recognize some familiar faces in the cast. creator has established something of a reputation for reusing favorite performers over the course of her 30-plus-year career, with plenty of  actors reappearing on or the short-lived .From Kelly Bishop and Milo Ventimiglia to Liza Weil and Emily Bergl, Sherman-Palladino has brought back everyone from series leads to bit players within her TV universe.

Season 2 continues to be breakout year for Sammi Hanratty, who plays the younger version of Misty, one of the surviving soccer team members stranded in the wilderness in the past timeline on. And the latest episode is just another showcase of her many talents, with the 27-year-old actress getting to channel Sally Field in an unexpected and darkly funny moment on the Showtime drama. After last week's "Jackie Feast," the young girls decide to distract themselves from what they've just done by throwing an impromptu baby shower for Shauna (Sophie Nélisse), who is getting closer and closer to giving birth.

Alex Borstein is revealing a surprising secret. When ET's Deidre Behar spoke with the 52-year-old actress at PaleyFest, the  star revealed that she tries her best not to watch the series. «I have not watched this show. I'm not kidding,» Borstein said.

Rachel Brosnahan is getting real about working with her husband, Jason Ralph.ET's Deidre Behar spoke to Brosnahan at PaleyFest about the fifth and final season of, where she revealed that she was «intimidated» by filming with  actor.«It was all the things,» Brosnahan said of having her husband of seven years on the show as a series regular for season 5. «I was so intimidated because we haven't worked together since we met, ten years ago I guess now, so I was really nervous for him to actually see me doing this up close, and come into my world, but it was amazing.»She continued, «When we were shooting the show, we spend more time with our crew and with the cast than we do with our families sometimes, so, it was amazing to have him on. Amy's [Sherman-Palladino] been obsessed with him since season one, so it was really fun to get to see what she envisioned for that character.»It was Sherman-Palladino who picked Ralph for the role of Mike Carr, a part he first picked up in season 4.«It was Amy.

 fans have been asking for years now as to whether Camilla Luddington and Chris Carmack's characters — Jo Wilson and Atticus «Link» Lincoln — will finally ditch the friendzone and become romantic.And while speaking with ET's Deidre Behar on Sunday at PaleyFest at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, the actors shared what the future might hold for the two potential lovebirds. Fans will remember in the season 18 episode titled «I'll Cover You,» Jo confessed to Link that she fell in love with him.

Christina Ricci's son, Freddie, is already impressed with her acting catalog. Over the weekend, ET spoke with the star, who revealed the movies and shows her 8-year-old loves.«He's eight so I think his favorite thing is ,» Ricci told ET's Deidre Behar of the Netflix series. «He loves too, but he was so excited about.

Melanie Lynskey is sharing her relationship deal breaker — and how she knew husband Jason Ritter was the one for her. The couple met in 2013, became engaged in 2017 and wed in 2020. Lynskey and Ritter recently made headlines following a tearful joint interview, reflecting on the «messy» start of their relationship and how Ritter worked to overcome his alcoholism in those years. Speaking with ET's Deidre Behar at the ' Paleyfest panel on Monday, Lynskey opened up about building an unbreakable bond with her now-husband. «There was something about his willingness to have a conversation, always,» she shared on the red carpet. «Even in our darkest and most difficult moments, which there were a few, he would always talk about it.

It’s been a long journey for Chandra Wilson starring on “Grey’s Anatomy” over the last 18 years, and the actress plans on sticking it through to the very end.

The stars of Grey’s Anatomy gathered up for one epic selfie at the 2023 Paleyfest in Los Angeles on Sunday night (April 2).

Natalie Oganesyan editor “Grey’s Anatomy” cast members and outgoing showrunner Krista Vernoff on Sunday shared a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the show’s new intern class and teased the trajectory of Season 19’s relationships. The conversation took place during the “Grey’s Anatomy” panel at PaleyFest LA, held in Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre and moderated by Emmy nominee T.R. Knight — who portrayed Dr. George O’Malley on the show for 15 years. Besides Vernoff, the talk included cast members Chandra Wilson, James Pickens Jr., Kevin McKidd, Caterina Scorsone, Camilla Luddington, Kelly McCreary, Kim Raver, Jake Borelli, Chris Carmack, Anthony Hill, Alexis Floyd, Harry Shum Jr., Adelaide Kane, Midori Francis and Niko Terho. Debbie Allen, who stars and also serves as EP, was not in attendance despite being scheduled to appear.

see your favorite stars in person.The 2023 PaleyFest is bringing the biggest names in TV from “The Mandalorian,” “Yellowstone,” “Abbott Elementary,” “Greys Anatomy,” “Yellowjackets,” “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and “The Late Late Show with James Corden” to Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre for screenings of each show followed by Q&A sessions from March 31 through April 4.Just a few of the biggest names set to appear at the five-day extravaganza include Kevin Costner, Pedro Pascal, Rachel Brosnahan, Christina Ricci and James Corden.Plus, Bryan Cranston is moderating the “Corden” panel.Yes, Walter White himself will be in attendance.And if you need last-minute tickets to see TV icons IRL, you can still scoop them up for cheap before the festivities get underway.In fact, at the time of publication, some seats were going for as low as $3 before fees on Vivid Seats to attend the “Yellowstone” screening.Want to nerd out with Din Djarin and John Dutton live?Here’s everything you need to know.A complete calendar including all show dates and start times at the Dolby Theater as well as links to the cheapest tickets available can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

is in the midst of a jaw-dropping two-part event involving an abortion protest-turned-violent as several doctors are in grave danger, notably Addison Montgomery, who was hit by a protestor's car outside Grey Sloan in the closing seconds of last week's dramatic episode. Harry Shum Jr.'s character, new intern Blue, was also struck in the head by a brick — with the words «Montgomery murders» scrawled on it -- and knocked to the ground.In the teaser for Part 2, an unconscious Addison is wheeled into Grey Sloan with chief Teddy Altman declaring the hospital on lockdown as tensions rise.

Warning: Spoilers for “Yellowjackets” season 2. Do not read if you have not watched episode one, “Friends, Romans, Countrymen,” written by creators Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson and directed by Daisy von Scherler Mayer. The creators, showrunner Jonathan Lisco, actor Sophie Nélisse and others break down the season 2 premiere while speaking with ET’s Deidre Behar. 

It’s official – Grey’s Anatomy will be back for a 20th season!

Grey’s Anatomy continues to write TV history with a renewal for a landmark 20th season, extending its record as the longest running primetime medical drama. Along with the pickup, which was fully expected, ABC also confirmed Deadline’s report that Meg Marinis will serve as showrunner for season 20. She replaces longtime Grey’s Anatomy and Station 19 showrunner Krista Vernoff, who is leaving both series at the end of this season.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter “Grey’s Anatomy” has been renewed for Season 20 at ABC. With the renewal, the series continues its run as the longest running primetime medical drama in TV history. In addition, series executive producer Meg Marinis will serve as showrunner on Season 20. Marinis takes over from Krista Vernoff, who was reported to be stepping down from “Grey’s Anatomy” and its spinoff “Station 19” back in January. The Season 19 finale of “Grey’s Anatomy” will air on May 18. The show has seen a number of exits this season, most notably Vernoff and Kelly McCreary (who’s played Dr. Maggie Pierce for nine seasons) — and series lead Ellen Pompeo, kind of. Pompeo has been with the show since it debuted, but in the Feb. 23 episode, her character Meredith Grey moved from Seattle to Boston. She will continue to provide the voiceover at the beginning and end of each episodes, and she’ll also appear on the finale. Pompeo’s status for Season 20 is still up in the air.