A family appearance at a major Hollywood event captured unexpected attention for one striking reason.
Ellen Pompeo received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on April 29, 2025, recognizing her decades of work on “Grey’s Anatomy.” The actress was joined by her husband, Chris Ivery, and two of their three children, 15-year-old daughter Stella Ivery and eight-year-old son Eli Ivery, who ended up becoming the center of attention online.
The honor was presented in recognition of Ellen’s portrayal of Dr. Meredith Grey for 21 seasons on the long-running television series. Dressed for the occasion, she stood beside her family as she accepted the award. Their third child, 10-year-old daughter Sienna Ivery, did not attend the ceremony.
While Ellen’s achievement was the highlight of the day, it was Eli who quickly drew attention online. Viewers couldn’t help but notice his resemblance to his father.
One person wrote, “Her daughter stole her face and her son stole his dad face beautiful family💕 [sic].” Another commented, “He’s his dad’s twin!”
A fan added, “Omg her son is a carbon copy of his dad!” On TikTok, someone observed, “Her son’s hair is identical to dad’s.” Another fan shared, “Did her genes even try [sic].” Someone else on Reddit opined, “The little boy looks just like him!! What a gorgeous family omg [sic].”
Another commenter said, “Eli is a mini Chris and they all look wonderful.” And one fan wrote, “I don’t know how both her kids look so much like their Dad, but somehow not that much like each other? Beautiful family though!”
Ellen Pompeo’s family’s rare public appearance certainly drew heads, turning it from a celebration of a professional achievement into a heartwarming moment.
This isn’t the first time that Ellen’s kids have attracted attention. As reported previously, the actress shared a glimpse into her family life in January 2024, featuring Stella, which left fans and followers on social media in awe.
Stella looked radiant in a strapless jumpsuit as she and her mother, Ellen Pompeo, candidly laughed in a short Instagram clip. Stella, who mirrors her mother’s timeless beauty, sparked a wave of reactions from Ellen’s followers, noting their uncanny resemblance.
Besides their similar features, one person on Instagram highlighted Stella’s eyes, which had the same spark as her mother’s. Other comments expressed admiration for Stella’s captivating beauty and called her a look-alike of Ellen.
“STELLA IS HER YOUNGER VERSION, SHE IS SO PRETTY,” another person online wrote. Meanwhile, someone else shared the same sentiments and commented, “How big and beautiful Stella is.”
The photograph not only showcases Stella’s undeniable charm but also provides a touching insight into Ellen’s role as a mother. The “Grey’s Anatomy” star gave birth to her eldest daughter on September 15, 2009, two years after tying the knot with her husband, Chris.
Ellen raved about becoming a first-time mom a few months after Stella entered their lives. Although becoming a parent was a big lifestyle shift, she enjoyed the family she built with Chris. The couple later welcomed two more children, Sienna and Eli. The actress celebrated the good news of becoming a second-time mom with a photo on Instagram.
When it comes to raising her children, Ellen makes sure that they know their African-American heritage and feel empowered. “My daughters are black, so it’s very important to me that they see a lot of images of beautiful, powerful, strong black women,” she once said.
Ellen highlights the successes of black women, including Serena Williams and Kerry Washington, in various industries and shows her girls how such powerful women have major breakthroughs in their careers.
“I feel really fortunate that they are growing up in a time [in which] the first president my daughter knows is Barack Obama,” she previously disclosed. “That’s an incredible gift.”
In a more recent interview, Ellen discussed the experience of her daughter watching her on-screen in “Grey’s Anatomy.” Then in the sixth grade, Stella told her mom that all her classmates had seen the show but her. At first, they watched the show together, but eventually, Ellen felt that she couldn’t watch it again.
“Many of the episodes I was seeing for the first time with Stella. It’s pretty cool to be a part of something that lasted this long,” she said of the show that continues to be a cultural phenomenon. Ellen Pompeo left the beloved television show in 2022 after nearly 20 years.
