Kim Raver News

Teddy is still in love with Owen.

Kim Raver is just gonna put that out there now. However, there is more to this "love triangle" dynamic than meets the eye, and the new cast member insists Teddy is no home wrecker.

"I think [Teddy] is still in love with [Owen]," Kim told E! News. "But what's so great about Teddy, and for fans, is that she knew Owen was engaged while they were in Iraq, and she never did anything, and that's what I think is so amazing about her."

"She's not going to start doing that kind of thing. Then on top of it, she has such enormous respect for Cristina because she's so good, and she's also her mentor. So while I think she's still in love with Owen, she's going to have to figure out how to deal."

On her newly-confirmed series-regular status, Kim Raver joked, "I was just telling my mother that for once she doesn't have to worry about my show being canceled. And I can't imagine a better show to be a part of right now than this one."

Here are her responses to some fan questions:

Q: If Cristina and Owen are moving on with their relationship, is Teddy going to still be a threat to them romantically? Professionally, will she be able to put her feelings aside?

A: What's also interesting is not just [Teddy] being in love with Owen, but how she sees Cristina being her mentor, and that relationship really evolves, and I just love it. I love working with Sandra, as well as Kevin and the rest of the cast, but Sandra and I have this cool, interesting dynamic, and I know how much the fans just love and adore Cristina and how Sandra plays this character. There's an interesting chemistry between the two of our characters, too.

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Kim Raver is taking up permanent residence at Seattle Grace.

The actress has been upped to a series regular on ABC's Grey's Anatomy, only two months after she joined the medical drama as a recurring character, Dr. Teddy Altman.

Kim made her debut in the ninth episode of Grey's Anatomy's current sixth season as the hospital's new cardio surgeon brought in by her former Army colleague Owen.

She and Owen (Kevin McKidd) have quite a history, it turns out, and Teddy stirred things up by professing feelings for Owen, laying the groundwork for a love triangle.

He and Christina (Sandra Oh) have developed terrific chemistry since McKidd joined the cast last season. It will be very interesting to see where that story leads.

Raver is expected to appear in all but one of the show's remaining episodes this season. She takes over for Jessica Capshaw as the newest full-time Grey's Anatomy cast member.

Among Kim Raver's other recent credits include 24, Lipstick Jungle and The Nine.

Are you excited about her joining the Grey's Anatomy cast full time?

On tonight's Grey's Anatomy, a new cardiothoracic doctor comes to Seattle Grace-Mercy West, one quite unlike the previous "cardio gods" (or goddesses) who've held the position.

Dr. Teddy Altman (Kim Raver) has a past with Owen (Kevin McKidd), which will undoubtedly create future problems for Owen and Cristina (Sandra Oh), as the sneak peeks show.

In a new Q&A with TV Guide, Kim Raver dishes on the new love triangle, how long she'll be sticking around and the possibility of returning to 24 to reunite with Jack Bauer.

Q: Tell us about Dr. Teddy Altman.

Kim Raver: She's amazing at what she does. She's coming from Iraq. Her and Owen were in Iraq together. I come to Seattle Grace and there's something interesting that plays out with us.

Q: Is Teddy a mean doctor or a nice one?

Kim Raver: [Executive producer] Shonda Rhimes said she's kind of a bad ass, but she's different than the other cardio doctors that have been at Seattle Grace. She approaches things really, really differently. She's also not warm and cuddly, either.

Q: What's her relationship like with Owen?

Kim Raver: All I can tell you is that they were in Iraq together and it will unfold as you see what their relationship is. That's the fun thing to tune in and check out. I can say there is some kind of triangle, but it's very different than what people are expecting. I think Shonda and her team have done an amazing job in the way they introduce my character. I was surprised and wondering how they would, because I know people really care for Owen and Cristina.

Q: Should fans be worried that Teddy will come between Cristina and Owen?

Kim Raver: It's complicated. I think fans will be interested in how that whole relationship is dealt with. That's why I say Shonda is so clever in the way she's bringing Teddy into both of their lives. It's a fantastic triangle and it gets complicated and interesting.

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