Celebrity

I feel like we were sort of meant to be.

Over the last 17 years ofGreys Anatomy,Meredith Greys romantic history has been rocky, passionate perfection.

But behind the scenes, Ellen Pompeos love life seems to have beenwaymore stable.

Ellen Pompeo and Chris Ivery’s relationship timeline includes children.

In fact, the Golden Globe-nominated actors relationship predates her time onGreys Anatomyaltogether.

So just who isPompeos husband?

To switch careers at 50 … Its like the most magical thing ever.

Ellen Pompeo smiles at Dream Works' ‘Old School’ premiere.

The praise goes both ways, of course, and Ivery has long been Pompeos No.

1 supporter onGreysand beyond.

We were friends for six months, Ivery toldPeoplein 2006.

Ellen Pompeo and Chris Ivery at the 2006 Writers Guild Awards.

Then one night she just looked different to me.

Nov. 10, 2006

The couple got engaged on Pompeos 37th birthday,Peoplereported.

Well get married eventually, secretly.

Ellen Pompeo and Chris Ivery pose together at the “A Night to Benefit Raising Malawi and UNICEF” eve…

So yeah, it was on another level.

They took us in this underground tunnel underneath City Hall … and youre in the mayors office.

In addition to (maybe?)

Ellen Pompeo and Chris Ivery smile at each other at the Sergio Tacchini STLA Launch in 2019.

revealing confidential government secrets, Pompeo said the rest of the weekend played out casually and privately.

No one knew, so we had that to ourselves, she said.

The couple welcomed their next two children,Sienna MayandEli Christopher,in 2014 and 2016, respectively.

Hes a great guy, Ivery toldUs WeeklyofGiacomo Gianniotti.

I actually like him.

When it comes to Pompeos on-screen paramours, I would say Im not jealous, he said.

Im really confident, but its awkward.

The producer-turned-designer also opened up about the secret to his relationship with Pompeo.

Taking the time that we need, he said.

Like if its me and her and we need a date night, we take it.

Its just sort of supporting each other.

And obviously, with three kids, its ample.

Her on set, me downtown, its a lot.

But shes my biggest fan.

Im her biggest fan.

I didnt grow up with a particularly happy childhood.

And so I made a decision to make money and not chase creative acting roles.