15 little-known facts about Meredith Grey even die-hard 'Grey's Anatomy' fans may not know

Erin AjelloOct 1, 2021, 00:23 IST

Ellen Pompeo as Meredith Grey.ABC

For 17 seasons of ABC's "Grey's Anatomy," Meredith Grey faces family drama and heartbreak.
Throughout the show, fans got a glimpse of her personal life but may have forgotten some details.
She has seemingly committed the most crimes out of the crew, on top of nearly dying several times.

Meredith's birth year is mentioned, but her actual birthday is never revealed.

Meredith's birthday is unknown. ABC

Her interest in medicine started as a child when she went to work with her mother.

Meredith knew she wanted to be a doctor from an early age. ABC

Meredith originally planned on selling the childhood home she now lives in.

Renting out her childhood home wasn't always a part of Meredith's plan. ABC

Meredith has seemingly committed more crimes at Grey-Sloan than any of her coworkers.

Meredith violated several laws, including kidnapping Zola. ABC

She has been a bridesmaid to her fellow surgeons five times.

Meredith has been a bridesmaid several times. ABC

She is frequently shown carpooling to work throughout the series, but rarely drives herself.

Meredith hardly drives. ABC

Meredith struggled to choose a specialty for a while.

Meredith switched specialties. ABC

She holds the record for the longest surgery at Grey-Sloan.

Meredith was in surgery for 24 hours. ABC

She carried on her mother's work.

Ellis left behind a legacy. ABC

Meredith has had the most near-death experiences out of every doctor on the show.

Meredith nearly died on several occasions. ABC

She once held a reputation as the meanest attending.

Meredith was once known as "Medusa." ABC

Meredith and Cristina still stay in touch.

Christina still checks in on Meredith. ABC

Only one of her children was born at Grey-Sloan.

Meredith had Bailey at Grey-Sloan. ABC

Meredith donated part of her liver.

Thatcher received a part of Meredith's liver. ABC

Ellis didn't want Meredith to be a surgeon.

Ellis revealed this during a rare lucid state. ABC

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