Echoing the sentiments of many, Ellen Pompeo says Hollywood socialites "who are rich and famous for nothing" are setting a bad example.
"I just think the media should take this country in a different direction," the 37-year-old Grey's Anatomy actress tells the new issue of Los Angeles Confidential Magazine, on newsstands August 15.
"We're so focused on the wrong things. We're teaching young girls that this is what they should be focusing on: rich and famous girls who are rich and famous for nothing."
In an thinly-veiled reference to coverage of Paris Hilton, Nicole Richie and their ilk, Pompeo says:
"What are we doing to this younger generation? It's not very responsible."
Pompeo, who plays Dr. Meredith Grey on Grey's Anatomy, calls the media "irresponsible" for speculating that she has an eating disorder.
"I worry about the girls who look up to me - I don't want them to think I starve myself or don't eat."
"I don't want them to think that to be like me, that's what they have to do," explains the actress, who is naturally slender.
Pompeo, a Boston-area native who is engaged to record producer Chris Ivery, says they haven't yet set a wedding date. The pair got engaged in November, having dating for three years.
"I swear we're going to get married at sometime," Ellen Pompeo says. "We're just trying to fit it all in. It won't be a big ceremony - we want one thing to ourselves!"
Does Ellen Pompeo see children in her future?
"I do," she says. "With the show, I just don't know if it's entirely fair to myself and to everybody else right now. We'll see what happens."
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August 9th, 2007 1:28 PM
Ellen Pompeo is the best actress alive in my book. She is very beautiful and talented. I wish I could meet her on day. That would be awesome! She's my role model... and a good one at that.
August 9th, 2007 1:33 PM
Well said Lauren. I think she does such a fantastic job in Grey's. I think she's great in everything she does. She's such a talented person...and she's so gorgeous. Just so natural. I'm so glad I look up to her...she's fantastic.
August 9th, 2007 1:35 PM
well you guys already said it so I'll just agree
August 9th, 2007 1:39 PM
i agree 2!!!!
August 9th, 2007 1:59 PM
Elen & Patrick are amazing talented kind people & great role modles. I really love them & look up to them both. & I also hope herself & Chris will be very happy together.
August 9th, 2007 2:39 PM
You cant help but love this women.
August 9th, 2007 2:41 PM
hafsa said it, you can't help but love her. She' amazing. I also hope her and Chris will be very happy together and have a great wedding, future, and life togeher.
August 9th, 2007 2:52 PM
I have always been amazed by her and Patrick both. Their both down to earth and knows what's important in life. I'm also glad these are my girls Hollywood favorites.
August 9th, 2007 4:23 PM
I love her interviews, I have a lot of respect for Ellen Pompeo. She is someone to lookup to in her way of thinking and wonderful perspective on everything. PLus shes a kickA$$ actress :) makes Grey rock.
Simply Wonderful
August 9th, 2007 4:44 PM
She's just great!