In front of a room in turmoil, Patrick Dempsey and Ellen Pompeo found themselves for the same tribute to the paces of consecration.
The two mythical interpreters of the cult series
Grey's Anatomy
were each awarded a Disney Legends Award during D23, Disney's bi-annual high mass.
This prize, created in 1987 by Roy E. Disney, Walt Disney's nephew, rewards a dozen personalities every two years (technicians, designers, composers, creators of attractions, dubbers, actors, actresses, etc.) who have contributed to the works from Disney Studios during their career.
Among the approximately 200 former winners of the Disney Legends, we find among others Julie Andrews, Johnny Depp, Phil Collins, Elton John, Bette Midler, Whoopi Goldberg, Robert Downey Jr, George Lucas or even Maurice Chevalier and Steve Jobs.
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An iconic television couple
Patrick Dempsey and Ellen Pompeo played the glamorous couple of doctors Derek Shepherd and Meredith Grey, respectively, for 11 and 19 seasons on Disney-owned ABC.
"Working with the best screenwriters in the world is something magical
," said Ellen Pompeo.
“
But we couldn't do it without the audience that inspires us.
I know you watch us and love us.
Know that we are looking at you and that we love you back.
It is an honor to live this story with you and to feel connected.
It is thanks to this that we give the best of ourselves
, ”adds the star of
Grey’s Anatomy
.
“One of the reasons for the success of Grey's Anatomy is also due to the chemistry that existed between us”.
Patrick Dempsey
Patrick Dempsey displayed platinum blond hair from the filming of
Ferrari,
the Michael Mann film he is currently filming.
His contribution to the Disney legacy continues outside of
Grey's Anatomy
as he will be appearing in the film
Once Upon a Time 2
, on November 24 on Disney+.
“I am very moved to receive this award
,” said the actor, with tears in his eyes.
“I think of my wife and my children who are everything to me.
But I'm also thinking of Ellen
(Pompeo)
because we've always had a special relationship in front of and behind the screen.
One of the reasons for the success of
Grey's Anatomy
is also due to the chemistry that existed between us.
People need to believe in love.
“
Words confirmed by his ex-partner Ellen Pompeo:
“We had some of our best career moments together.
We are very proud to have created something iconic together and I think the fans must love it!
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