Shonda Rhimes on ‘Queen Charlotte,’ creating ‘Grey’s Anatomy’

In this week’s Sunday Sitdown, award-winning writer Shonda Rhimes tells Willie Geist about her fascination with the titular character of her new Netflix series “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story.” Rhimes also shares how she created “Grey’s Anatomy.”

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#QueenCharlotte #GreysAnatomy #ShondaRhimes

[mjbuie]

Queen Charlotte is a major hit!! Everything Shonda touches is gold!!!❤❤

[artibadiani]

I'm so glad Shonda didn't become a doctor or a lawyer because we would have never been subjected to her genius mind. I love her creativity. She's the Beyonce of television.

[sandythompson]

One of the most important things she said: her parents played along with her imagin ation. The details about her mom letting her have the pantry as her domain (Mom having to knock on the door). That was inspirational.💞

[brittanycurtis]

This woman is a genius. Both Bridgerton and Queen Charlotte are amazing series…

[ayishaablake]

I love her. Please pay these people what they are worth with out the writers who can tell the stories stop being cheap. A world without creativity, imagination, and no guide can't create the leaders of tomorrow.

[chelseashurmantine]

She really took over the world and I am happy to live in Shondaland

[crystalperez]

She doesn't get talked about enough. They blow up the actors in all the shows she created but she is the one that needs to be blown up. It's amazing that her greatness and genius isn't loudly celebrated. Even the actors always make it about them, but excuse me if she didn't create the project there would be no you. They owe their popularity and fame to the creators of the movies and the shows. Im just saying.

[FCLaney]

The interviewer showed interest in her path and work, that was nice!

[justjoan]

Ms. Rhimes, you never ceases to stop wowing me. Great interview, Willie. Really enjoyed you.

[rexaj]

QUEEN 😍😍 Grey's Anatomy is part of American pop culture history, and up there with the greatest iconic American TV of all time like "Dallas" etc, watched and loved all over the world. She's a national treasure!

[kikaykimy]

I was looking forward to seeing Queen Charlotte ever since it was announced because I like her quirky character in Bridgerton. I binged it in one day upon release and I was so emotional I cried many times coz they really did a great job in portraying the characters and the chemistry between Queen Charlotte and King George, their love story is so touching! I also love the silent acknowledgement between Lady Danbury and Violet in the last episode. I didn't know I would love Bridgerton when I first started watching it, I was so surprise at how good it was for me. And with Queen Charlotte, expectations exceeded! Thanks for creating this show!

[wwr]

Shonda, I thoroughly enjoyed Bridgerton and Queen Charlotte!! The storyline took me thru soooo many emotions and it made me see the world of royals differently. You are truly a gifted lady. Continue to walk in your gift!

[OfficiallyEvita]

Bridgerton & Queen Charlotte are amazing! Queen Charlotte has me swooning and rewatching

[amara]

This woman is a goddess. She taught me what love is❤

[sheiliawilliams]

QUEEN CHARLOTTE!!!! UNDENIABLY SPECTACULAR!!! Thanks Shonda for all you do. We can't wait to see what's next.👏👏

[gemelwalters]

I don't really watch these kind of shows but I can appreciate that there are ppl like her behind the camera. Very inspirational

[taylakurner]

She's so inspiring. When I become a writer for television, I hope to be able to have her as a mentor :)

[mizsab]

Shonda is such an inspiration and an excellent visionary. Seeing Grey's, Scandal and HTGAWM in this clips bring tears to my eyes and goosebumps to my skin because she DID THAT!

[juliuskitty]

The Writers are the most important ingredient for every play, tv show or film. Pay them what they deserve!

[madgemackles]

I’m obsessed with her and I just saw QC and it was amazing