Taraji P. Henson & Ellen Pompeo | Actors on Actors - Full Conversation

For Variety’s Actors on Actors, Ellen Pompeo and Taraji P. Henson sat down to discuss the “toxic” culture at “Grey’s Anatomy” and fair pay.

[taylordot]

Two intelligent women from different backgrounds, each talking about their own experience so honestly and listening to each other so attentively. No talking over one another, no dismissal. Nice to see. This is how it's done.

[GeorgeJansen]

They jumped in & out of each other conversation, flawlessly like double Dutch

[MsRaquelD]

They both look amazing!! 48 and 49 years old! SUCH a great conversation, with two intelligent and beautiful women!

[OlandiaAngervil]

This makes me like Ellen Pompeo alot because she did her research and she did enough to ask question to make conversation with Taraji, this was a good Convo between two people

[takingitonedayatatime]

I'm nodding my head like I'm apart of the conversation 😂😂😂

[amandawheat]

As far as Grey's goes.... Blows my mind that McDreamy was making more money than Ellen considering the show is based on her and her past that brought her to becoming a Dr. I respect both these women so much and wish to God I had the courage that they possess. Keep.pushing ladies! You both are remarkable, beautiful, successful women!!

[JohnPDern]

Also both these ladies look STUNNING. Hair, makeup, outfits. So beautiful

[Iambailiev]

I wanna see them do a film where they’re best friends 😭 they’d have bomb on screen chemistry💕

[Miss_Morgendorffer]

BEST PAIRING EVER here in Actors on Actors.

[etate]

Ellen is not afraid to have the uncomfortable conversations😍🥰❤️ I love her

[kind.geese]

lmfao when taraji burts out laughing at patricks 13 pilots that didnt get picked up

[JohnPDern]

I wish every white person was like Ellen. We’d live in a much happier, healthier world.

[arnoldanderson]

These women are almost 50 and stunning!! Taraji's transparency is remarkable!

[jupiter_]

Ellen always touches her nose when she’s uncomfortable. But she will always stick up for the black community, one of the best Hollywood interviews!

[corystube]

Two intelligent women unafraid to have an honest conversation. This should be the standard. Taraji being unapologetically black and Ellen being so self-aware is amazing. Awesome interview!

[Stylegirl]

Heartbreaking to hear that such a distinguished actress has had to prove her worth after soooo many years in the industry, but so happy this conversation is being had about inequality and wage gaps between women. Amazing discussion!

[mariehummingbird]

How I feel as a black woman with a college degree overworking underpaid.... Race sadly is still a factor even if you are a hard-working woman.

[mattd]

They're both angels, get Taraji a franchise!! Also the idea that Ellen couldn't carry Grey's Anatomy is the stupidest thing I'd ever heard of. That show has always been about women and the struggles that everyone faces as individuals, Derek was a supporting character, Meredith is the star! If anything Cristina was a bigger loss to the show although Merder was pivotal. #Winners

[kikiwest]

The shade when she said "he done 13 pilots. None of them have gone" lmao

[jstnm]

Just think about the episode if someone on Empire ended up in the emergency room on Grey's and Cookie and Meredith had a showdown lol