58. Meredith and Preston were supposed to end up together
It’s hard to believe after the iconic romance between Meredith and Derek but originally, Shonda Rhimes had a different path for the character.
Ellen didn’t agree
In the end it didn’t happen because Ellen didn’t see her character ending up with Preston.
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She said to ENews:
‘I said I wanted that Dempsey kid. I think that once Isaiah did not get the role it backfired.’
59. Kevin McKidd is Scottish
Kevin Mckidd was actually born in Scotland! He puts on an American accent for Grey’s Anatomy.
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You can hear his Scottish accent in Danny Boyle’s Trainspotting where he played the character Tommy.
60. Shonda Rhimes filled the character’s lockers
Being the only person to know the characters inside and out, Shonda Rhimes stocked up their lockers with items personal to each character and their traits.
Meredith Grey had birthday cards and alarm clocks.
Christina Yang’s consisted of high heels for after work and even condoms!
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