Ellen Pompeo described a tense argument with Denzel Washington during his guest directing stint on Grey's Anatomy. The dispute arose over her ad-libbing a line in a scene. Pompeo shared the story on her podcast, highlighting how such conflicts can fuel strong performances.
On her podcast 'Tell Me with Ellen Pompeo,' the Grey's Anatomy star recounted improvising a line while speaking to a cast member who was delivering it softly without eye contact. Pompeo yelled, 'Look at me when you apologize. Look at me,' which was not in the script. Denzel Washington, directing the episode, reacted strongly, prompting Pompeo to retort, 'Listen, motherf***er, this is my show. This is my set. Who are you telling?,' she said via Entertainment Weekly coverage of the podcast released Saturday.
