Ellen Pompeo is sharing why she decided to step back from her central role on “Grey’s Anatomy” after 19 seasons.

During an appearance on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast, the actor explained her decision to reduce her involvement in the show, shifting to a supporting character and producer role.

“I didn’t know what I was going to do,” she said. “I just knew that I really couldn’t do Grey’s anymore.  It was to the point where I really just felt like an animal at the zoo. I’m a big believer in destiny.

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