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."

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.