Ellen Pompeo has been pictured on the Grey's Anatomy set for the first time since former co-star Isaiah Washington claimed she was paid '$5m hush money' to keep quiet about Patrick Dempsey's 'toxic and nasty' behaviour on the set of the show.
The actress, 51, appeared stony-faced as she strolled across the LA set wearing a light purple turtleneck, grey trousers and boots.
Ellen appeared glued to her phone at moments, putting on a pair of glasses to better examine her device.
First sighting: Ellen Pompeo, 51, has been pictured on the Grey's Anatomy set for the first time since former co-star Isaiah Washington claimed she was paid '$5m hush money'
Claims: Washington claimed she was paid '$5m hush money' to keep quiet about Patrick Dempsey's 'toxic and nasty' behaviour on the set of the ABC medical drama
The star wore her hair loose and appeared deep in thought as she prepared for a day of filming.
She was also seen chatting to a member of the show's crew.
MailOnline has reached out to both Ellen and Patrick's representatives for comment.
58-year-old Isaiah made the comments last week when speaking on KBLA Talk 1580 with Tavis Smiley.
He claimed claimed Ellen 'took $5 million dollars under the table... to not tell the world how toxic and nasty Patrick Dempsey [55] really was' years back when dozens of high-profile Hollywood names were accused of workplace misconduct amid the #MeToo movement.
Stony-faced: The actress appeared stony-faced as she strolled across the LA set wearing a light purple turtleneck, grey trousers and boots
Checking her phone: Ellen appeared glued to her phone at moments, putting on a pair of glasses to better examine her device
Ellen and Patrick played married couple Meredith Grey and Derek Shepherd until Derek's death in season 11 following a fatal car accident.
Isaiah also said he 'used as a scapegoat' when he was let go from the series in 2007 after he was accused of using a homophobic slur at castmate T.R. Knight.
He said on the radio show that 'it was an agenda to cover up for the toxic and bad behaviour of many of my former castmates on that show... and the top of that would be Patrick Dempsey.'
Mask in hand: While looking at her phone the actress clutched a black face mask in her left hand
Isaiah said that his tension with Dempsey was initially based on finances.
'I was the highest paid person on that show, next to Patrick Dempsey,' he said. 'Apparently, it got out, so there was a lot of resentment. I understand that but it was based on my roles and my resume. I can't help that.
