Washington, April 16 -- Ellen Pompeo, star of Grey's Anatomy since 2005, has expressed her reluctance to leave the show entirely.

As per The Hollywood Reporter, in a recent interview, Pompeo said that exiting the series would be illogical both emotionally and financially.

Reportedly, Pompeo's current contract has her earning USD 20 million annually.

She emphasized that leaving the show would allow others to profit from her 20 years of hard work without her benefiting financially.

"If I were to walk away completely, everybody gets to make money from my hard work for 20 years and I wouldn't make any money," she said, as quoted by The Hollywood Reporter.

Pompeo also highlighted the emotional connection she shares with the show's fans. ...