Ellen Pompeo Just Called Out Netflix After They Used Her "Grey's Anatomy" Character In A Meme Amid The SAG-AFTRA Strike

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As you may know, last week, members of the Screen Actors Guild — American Federation of Television and Radio Artists joined the Writers Guild of America in a strike regarding labor disputes with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.

A group of protestors in front of Paramount Pictures

Although there are many reasons for the strike, one of the biggest issues is how these creatives are compensated by streaming platforms.

A group of protestors holding signs that say SAG AFTRA on Strike

So when Netflix used Ellen's Grey's Anatomy character Meredith in a TikTok meme earlier this week, she knew she had to say something.

A closeup of Ellen

The original post featured a photo of Meredith looking slightly annoyed with the caption, "Me when there’s a [bomb] in the chest cavity" — referencing an episode from season 2.

A closeup of Ellen

Ellen decided to flip the script on the meme, posting the same image on her Instagram story adding the caption, "Also me when Netflix doesn’t pay actors residuals."

A screenshot of Netflix's TikTok with Ellen's comments written on top

Ellen added, "holla let's talk" to the end of her message — seemingly to encourage the continued negotiations.

A closeup of Ellen

She also left her response as a comment on the original video, which now has over 4000 likes — and encouraged numerous other comments in support of the strike.

A screenshot of Ellen's comment

Netflix has not yet responded to Ellen's comments — and as of now, the TikTok is still live on their account.

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