{
  "id": 2751164,
  "title": "Quote Of The Day By Ellen Pompeo: 'When You Have A Platform And You Have Any Type Of Privilege, I Like To Try To Use It To Lift Other People Up...'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/quote-of-the-day-by-ellen-pompeo-when-you-have-a-platform-and-you",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T08:25:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TVLine",
    "slug": "tvline",
    "url": "https://www.tvline.com/2241670/quote-of-the-day-ellen-pompeo-privilege/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ellen Pompeo, best known for her role as Meredith Grey on Grey's Anatomy, recently shared a powerful quote emphasizing the importance of using one's privilege to uplift others. Speaking on The Kelly Clarkson Show, Pompeo urged individuals to leverage their platform to advocate for equal pay and address injustices. Although she no longer needs to self-advocate for equal pay, Pompeo stresses the significance of using her influence to support others in need. The actress's commitment to fighting for equal pay, particularly in relation to her co-star Patrick Dempsey, has been evident throughout her career. Despite achieving substantial success, Pompeo remains dedicated to leveling the playing field for female actors in television, recognizing her responsibility to ensure all women receive fair compensation.",
  "summary": "Ellen Pompeo advocates for patients as Meredith Grey on Grey's Anatomy. In real life, she uses her voice to speak up for equal pay.",
  "key_points": [
    "Ellen Pompeo urges using platform to lift others up",
    "Advocates equal pay and addresses injustices",
    "Remains dedicated to leveling playing field for women"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}