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Grey's Anatomy stars Ellen Pompeo and Justin Chambers attended a fundraiser sponsored by the Gay and Lesbian Leadership Council of the Democratic Committee (GLLC) in Seattle this weekend for Presidential hopeful and U.S. Sen. Barack Obama.

Ellen Pompeo talked about her heritage and wanting to bring the U.S. back to the ideals embraced by her Italian-American ancestors. She acknowledged that being a celebrity campaigning for candidates and causes makes some people - herself included - a bit uncomfortable, but feels strongly about this one.

She also told the gay audience about her two gay uncles and how happy she is that they can marry in her native Massachusetts after all this time. California has since legalized gay marriage as well, prompting rumors that Ellen's Grey's Anatomy co-star T.R. Knight may wed soon (he says don't hold your breath).

Justin Chambers then gave brief remarks about being the father of five children and his increasing concern for the world now and in his children’s future.

Regardless of how you feel about Barack Obama, it's always nice to get some Ellen Pompeo news, as she generally stays pretty clear of the limelight.

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Grey's Anatomy stars Ellen Pompeo and Justin Chambers are stepping out to show support for their presidential candidate of choice.

You’re also invited, if you support Sen. Barack Obama.

The Gay and Lesbian Leadership Council of the Democratic National Committee cordially invites you to a night of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and political chatter with Ellen Pompeo and Justin Chambers of Grey's Anatomy.

Proceeds go toward benefiting the Obama Victory Fund. Private Practice star Kate Walsh is also a huge supporter, though not participating in this event.

The event will be held in Seattle, Washington on August 16. For additional information, check out the candidate's website for more details ...

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Grey's Anatomy star Justin Chambers is just too hot for words.

Paging Dr. Karev! Grey's Anatomy star Justin Chambers paid visit to the Pilgrim School in the Korea Town section of L.A. on Wednesday morning.

Justin, who has been going through tough times lately, appeared to be in good spirits once again, meeting wife Keisha and picking up their kids.

REGULAR DAD: Justin Chambers, who was so terrific as Dr. Alex Karev in "Freedom," the season finale of Grey's Anatomy, picks his kids up from school.

The Pilgrim School is a (non-denominational) division of the First Congregational Church of L.A. One hundred percent of graduates go on to seek higher education.

Grey's Anatomy star Justin Chambers is finally doing better.

"I'm doing really good â€" I'm actually sleeping!" Chambers, 37, who plays Dr. Alex Karev on the ABC hit, told a reporter at the kick-off party for the Butterfly Ball Tuesday at Saks Fifth Avenue in Beverly Hills.

In January, Chambers voluntarily checked himself in at UCLA Medical Center to get help with a pre-existing sleeping disorder for three days.

These days, "I am really enjoying life," the Grey's Anatomy actor said.

What's helping Justin Chambers (with wife Keisha) settle his life down?

Bikram yoga, which he's been doing for the past two months.

"It is where you sit in a 104-degree room, and you stretch for an hour-and-a- half," he explained. "I swear by it â€" it's incredible."

His wife Keisha Chambers â€" with whom he has five kids â€" has also been a source of support.

"We are going on 14 years," Justin Chambers said. "When we get to 50, we will send you a postcard!"

Recovering after his stint in the hospital for a sleeping disorder, Grey's Anatomy star Justin Chambers, aka Dr. Alex Karev, and a male friend grabbed a bite to eat at Panini Cafe in Los Angeles on Saturday. See photo below ...

Justin Chambers said in an interview this week that a longtime sleeping disorder led him to check in to UCLA's psych ward earlier this year.

"It's an issue that I've had for a while," the Grey's Anatomy star tells People magazine exclusively in his first interview since the incident.

"It's a biological sleep disorder," he added. "Your mind keeps racing, and your body is tired. It wants to go to sleep, but it can't."

Justin Chambers, 37, who has five children with his wife, Keisha Chambers, 38, says in the two months prior to checking in to UCLA, he was sleeping no more than an hour a week, and reached the point where he absolutely had to act.

"I got to my wit's end," he says.

His public comments follow a somewhat scary article in Star Magazine detailing Justin clearly struggling with his condition during a trip to Palm Springs.

It's hard to say what's just rumors and what actually took place that night, but it's good that Justin Chambers is getting help for this serious medical condition.

A hot, shirtless Justin Chambers enjoys some rest and relaxation at the Two Bunch Palms resort in Palm Springs, Calif. on Wednesday afternoon ...

Hopefully Justin Chambers (who plays Dr. Alex Karev) can get some needed rest before Grey's Anatomy returns to a full production schedule.

The Grey's Anatomy star checked into the UCLA Medical Center recently, having suffered from a sleeping disorder for a prolonged period of time.

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After spending a few days in the UCLA psychiatric ward for "exhaustion and a sleeping disorder," Grey's Anatomy star Justin Chambers is back at home, and was spotted out in L.A. reading what appears to be the Bible for guidance...

Other members of the Grey's Anatomy cast say Justin Chambers was just going through some tough times, but nothing severe, is now back and doing fine.

After checking in an out of the UCLA Medical Center's psychiatric ward, Justin Chambers is doing just fine, according to the Grey's Anatomy cast.

"[Justin Chambers] just needed a break," says James Pickens, Jr., who recently spoke with the actor. "He said, 'Man I'm fine.'"

At the NAACP Image Awards Nominee luncheon Saturday in Beverly Hills, Ca., Pickens told People that Chambers, who recently left town, was headed to Arizona with his family because he just wanted to chill.

"He thanked everybody for their concern but everybody's good," says Pickens.

Also at the luncheon, co-star Chandra Wilson said, "Everybody goes through stuff. It's no different than anybody else in the world. We just happen to be in the public eye ... Justin's doing just fine."

Chandra Wilson says co-star Justin Chambers will be alright.

A rep for Justin Chambers said that the actor, who plays Dr. Alex Karev on Grey's Anatomy, chose to voluntarily check himself into the psychiatric ward because he was exhausted and suffers from a sleeping disorder.

The UCLA Medical Center, of course, is the same facility where Britney Spears was recently admitted and placed on psychiatric hold for nearly a week.

An Ohio native, Justin Chambers, 37, and his wife, Keisha Chambers, have been married for over a decade and have five children.