How Did The Grey's Anatomy Cast Feel About Kate Walsh Getting Her Own Spin-Off?

Publish date: 2024-05-03

It's not just viral diseases that spread around Grey's Sloan Memorial, as it sounds like the jealousy bug may have found its way into those hospital walls (or set walls, we should say). Back when Kate Walsh landed herself the honor of being the star of "Private Practice," it was reported some of the "Grey's Anatomy" cast weren't exactly thrilled for their co-star. In fact, they were even described as "disgruntled." Yikes.

Back in the halcyon days of February 2007, a source alleged to Star (via Today) that Walsh's co-workers "seemed instantly resentful" of her and supposedly gave the actor the "cold shoulder" over the role because they thought they'd be the ones lucky enough to land their own show. Well, with the cast of the ABC hit being so littered with A-Listers, there were definitely quite a few options!

Meredith Grey herself, Ellen Pompeo, also got a specific name check from the inside source, as they alleged that as the main star of the hugely popular medical drama she "seemed particularly peeved" about Walsh's solo show and felt "she should have been consulted."

Walsh shared her thoughts on being the chosen one to TV Guide back in 2009, admitting she herself "was shocked and excited and mostly just totally blown away" when she was told she'd be the star. "Then I was nervous, like, 'Wait, really? Why me?' But mostly I was just thrilled," she added.

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