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Meet the 'Grey's Anatomy' Cast's Real Life Spouses

Odette Odendaal
Aug 23, 2019
10:41 A.M.

For fifteen seasons the hit television medical drama, "Grey's Anatomy" kept fans on the edge of their seats with unexpected plot twists, while the actors lead normal lives with their real-life spouses.

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he cast of Grey's Anatomy accepts the award for Favorite TV Drama onstage during the 33rd Annual People's Choice Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on January 9, 2007, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images.

he cast of Grey's Anatomy accepts the award for Favorite TV Drama onstage during the 33rd Annual People's Choice Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on January 9, 2007, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images.

ELLEN POMPEO

Starring as Meredith Grey in the hit medical drama, Ellen found the onscreen love of her life. In real life, Ellen sees her marriage to the music producer Chris Ivery as "meant to be."

The couple met in a Los Angeles grocery store in 2003 while shopping and began dating six months later, just to find out that they grew up living minutes away from each other near Boston.

When Ellen and Chris got married in 2007, they did so in secret. Mayor Michael Bloomberg officiated their New York City Hall ceremony with the First Deputy Mayor, Patricia Harris as a witness.

Music producer Chris Ivery (L) and actress Ellen Pompeo attend a private dinner hosted by VOGUE to celebrate TOD'S Creative Director Alessandra Facchinetti on November 5, 2014, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images.

Music producer Chris Ivery (L) and actress Ellen Pompeo attend a private dinner hosted by VOGUE to celebrate TOD'S Creative Director Alessandra Facchinetti on November 5, 2014, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images.

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Since then they grew to a family of five after welcoming their firstborn, Stella Luna in 2009, followed by Sienna May in 2014, and lastly their son, Eli Christopher, born in 2016.

KATHERINE HEIGL

The blond beauty, Katherine Heigl and her husband, Josh Kelley met when she appeared as his love interest in his 2005 music video "Only You." The couple got engaged in June 2006 after Katherine hinted in that direction and decided to tie the knot a year and a half later.

Josh and Katherine got married at the Stein Eriksen Lodge in Park City Utah on December 23, 2007, and started expanding their family two years later.

Actress Katherine Heigl and musician Josh Kelley attend the "Life As We Know It" premiere at the Ziegfeld Theatre on September 30, 2010, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images.

Actress Katherine Heigl and musician Josh Kelley attend the "Life As We Know It" premiere at the Ziegfeld Theatre on September 30, 2010, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images.

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In 2009, the couple adopted Naleigh from South Korea, followed by the adoption of Adelaide in Louisiana in 2012. Four years later, Katherine gave birth to their biological son, Joshua Jr.

T.R. KNIGHT

For a good portion of his time on "Grey's Anatomy," T.R. starred as the best friend and lover (for a short time), of Dr. Izzie Stevens, played by Katherine Heigl.

While T.R. played the character of the straight Dr. George O'Malley on the show, he came out of the closet in 2007, two years before he left the show.

Patrick Leahy and TR Knight attend The Rape Foundation's Annual Brunch at Private Residence on September 25, 2016, in Beverly Hills, California. | Source: Getty Images.

Patrick Leahy and TR Knight attend The Rape Foundation's Annual Brunch at Private Residence on September 25, 2016, in Beverly Hills, California. | Source: Getty Images.

The end of his time on Grey's Anatomy marked a new beginning for the actor as he met Patrick Leahy soon after at a dinner party thrown by mutual friends in New York.

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T.R. and the writer/ballet dancer decided to get married in 2013, and the actor took the weekend off from his off-Broadway starring in "Romeo and Juliet" in October that year to tie the knot in upstate New York.

JUSTIN CHAMBERS

While Justin plays the suave Dr. Ale Karev on "Grey's Anatomy," he is very much the family man in real life. Married to the model Keisha Chambers since 1993. Soon after, the couple started building their family to include five children, Isabella, the twins Kaila and Maya, Eva, and Jackson.

Justin Chambers and his wife Keisha Chambers attend the 2nd Annual Thirst Project Gala at The Beverly Hilton hotel on June 28, 2011, in Beverly Hills, California. | Source: Getty Images.

Justin Chambers and his wife Keisha Chambers attend the 2nd Annual Thirst Project Gala at The Beverly Hilton hotel on June 28, 2011, in Beverly Hills, California. | Source: Getty Images.

Since then, the couple moved from New York City to Los Angeles, where they wouldn't mind adding another child to the family, even with Jackson already in his teens.

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JAMES PICKENS JR.

Married to the former singer, Gina Taylor since 1994, James helped Gina realize her dream of becoming a restauranteur in 2015.

James Pickens Jr. (R) and wife Gina Pickens attends the after party for 40th NAACP Image Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 12, 2009, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images.

James Pickens Jr. (R) and wife Gina Pickens attends the after party for 40th NAACP Image Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 12, 2009, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images.

With her husband's full support, Gina opened a Southern-style eatery in North Hollywood called Forks 'N the Road that focuses on little-known and authentic Southern dishes. James starred in the medical drama as Dr. Richard Webber since its start in 2005.

KIM RAVER

Kim stars as Dr. Teddy Altman, Owen Hunt's longtime best friend on "Grey's Anatomy". In real life, the actress married the writer and director, Manual Boyer in 2000 after they met at a New York City swimming pool.

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Since then, Kim and the French filmmaker welcomed two sons, Luke West born in 2002, followed by Leo Kipling born on October 9, 2007.

 Kim Raver and her husband Manuel Boyer attend a party to preview the new Mexican resort "One & Only Palmilla" and its new restaurant "C" at the Four Seasons Restaurant September 29, 2003, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images.

Kim Raver and her husband Manuel Boyer attend a party to preview the new Mexican resort "One & Only Palmilla" and its new restaurant "C" at the Four Seasons Restaurant September 29, 2003, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images.

KEVIN MCKIDD

Kevin joined the medical drama in its fifth season as the trauma surgeon Owen Hunt. While the actor had several relationships on the show, he is currently married to his second wife Arielle Goldrath, a private chef.

His marriage to Jane Parker lasted 17 years, and the two have a son, Joseph and a daughter, Iona together, and the pair divorced in December 2016.

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Just over a year later, on March 2018, Kevin and Arielle got hitched at Calamigos Ranch in Malibu, California with Arielle pregnant with their first child and son, Aiden. The couple welcomed their second child, Nava, on July 27, 2019.

CATERINA SCORSONE

Starring as the emotional and talkative neurosurgeon Amelia Shepherd in "Grey's Anatomy," Caterina is happily married to Rob Giles of The Rescues.

Rob Giles (L) and Caterina Scorsone attend Entertainment Weekly Celebrates Screen Actors Guild Award Nominees sponsored by L'Oreal Paris, Cadillac, And PopSockets at Chateau Marmont on January 26, 2019, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images.

Rob Giles (L) and Caterina Scorsone attend Entertainment Weekly Celebrates Screen Actors Guild Award Nominees sponsored by L'Oreal Paris, Cadillac, And PopSockets at Chateau Marmont on January 26, 2019, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images.

The couple got married in Toronto, Canada on June 2009 and have since grown to a family of four since the birth of their two daughters. Caterina gave birth to Eliza on July 6, 2012, followed by the birth of Paloma Michaela on November 8, 2016.

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GIACOMO GIANNIOTTI

Giacomo joined the "Grey's Anatomy" cast in 2015 as the handsome Italian Dr. Andrew DeLuca. Since then, the actor found love with the makeup artist, Nichole G and the couple got engaged over Thanksgiving weekend in 2017.

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The couple got married at Villa Pocci, which is romantically situated on a lake overlooking Castel Gandolfo in Rome, Italy, on April 28, 2019.

SARAH DREW

Sarah joined the cast as Dr. April Kepner in 2009. Although she had a failed onscreen marriage, the actress cherishes her marriage to the UCLA lecturer, Peter Lanfer.

While the couple initially met working together as camp counselors before Sarah became an actress, Peter wooed her with hand-written letters until they went on their first date almost a year later.

Sarah Drew and Peter Lanfer arrive at the Premiere Of TriStar Picture's "Mom's Night Out" at TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on April 29, 2014, in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images.

Sarah Drew and Peter Lanfer arrive at the Premiere Of TriStar Picture's "Mom's Night Out" at TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on April 29, 2014, in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images.

After the couple got married in June 2002, Sarah gave birth to their first child and son, Micah in 2012, followed by the birth of their daughter, Hannah in 2014.

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CAMILLA LUDDINGTON

Starring as Dr. Jo Wilson since 2012, Camilla married the actor Matthew Alan on August 17, 2019. By then, the couple had already started building their family when Camilla announced her pregnancy on Instagram on October 26, 2016. Camilla gave birth to their bundle of joy on April 2017, followed by their engagement on December 31, 2017.

Matthew Alan and Camilla Luddington attend the 2018 Pre-Emmy Party hosted by Entertainment Weekly and L'Oreal Paris at Sunset Tower on September 15, 2018, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images.

Matthew Alan and Camilla Luddington attend the 2018 Pre-Emmy Party hosted by Entertainment Weekly and L'Oreal Paris at Sunset Tower on September 15, 2018, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images.

SANDRA OH

While fans got to know Sandra as Dr. Cristina Yang on the medical drama, she is one of two currently divorced actors on the show.

The actress married the critically acclaimed filmmaker, Alexander Payne in 2003 after three years of dating. The following year, she made her breakthrough into acting in Alexander's drama "Sideways," their first and only collaboration.

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Sandra Oh and Alexander Payne attend the film premiere of "Under The Tuscan Sun" at the El Capitan Theatre on September 20, 2003, in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images.

Sandra Oh and Alexander Payne attend the film premiere of "Under The Tuscan Sun" at the El Capitan Theatre on September 20, 2003, in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images.

The couple announced their separation in 2005 and finalized their divorce in 2007. Despite being a public figure, Sandra prefers keeping her personal life out of the media and never publicly spoke out about her split from Alexander.

Similarly, speculation about Sandra's love life remains just that. Even though she is rumored to be dating, the actress hasn't confirmed any details.

JESSE WILLIAMS

Jesse starred as Dr. Jackson Avery since 2009. His onscreen marriage in "Grey's Anatomy" ended in divorce, and so did his real-life marriage to Aryn Drake-Lee.

Jesse Williams (L) and Aryn Drake-Lee attend the Prada book launch cocktail held at Prada Rodeo Drive on November 13, 2009, in Beverly Hills, California. | Source: Getty Images.

Jesse Williams (L) and Aryn Drake-Lee attend the Prada book launch cocktail held at Prada Rodeo Drive on November 13, 2009, in Beverly Hills, California. | Source: Getty Images.

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The couple dated for over five years before they got married in Los Angeles on September 1, 2012, and have a daughter, Sadie, and a son Maceo born in 2015.

On April 11, 2017, Jesse officially filed for divorce from the real estate broker and made his red carpet debut with his new girlfriend and actress, Taylour Paige at the Ozwald Boateng Harlem runway show at the Apollo Theater in New York City on May 2019.

Relatedly, Ellen Pompeo got fans all excited when she shared a picture of her first scene in the 16th season of the popular television series.

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