Digest

This episode of Watch What Happens Live features Ellen Pompeo and Debra Messing. The actresses discuss their careers, sharing anecdotes about their experiences in Hollywood. They reveal humorous and sometimes frustrating encounters with colleagues and share stories from their past, including their time living on the same street. The conversation includes games related to *Grey's Anatomy* and *The Real Housewives*. A segment is dedicated to answering fan questions, including inquiries about Debra Messing's encounter with David Bowie and the possibility of Christina Yang's return to *Grey's Anatomy*. Ellen Pompeo also discusses her new Hulu series, *Good American Family*, a fictionalized account of a family's adoption experience. The show concludes with final thoughts and thanks to the guests.

Outlines

00:00:35

Celebrity Interviews and Games

Andy Cohen interviews Ellen Pompeo and Debra Messing, covering their careers, shared past experiences, and playing games related to *Grey's Anatomy* and *The Real Housewives*.

00:06:59

Hollywood Anecdotes and a Bottle-Smashing Game

Ellen and Debra share humorous and frustrating Hollywood anecdotes, participating in a game where they smash a bottle if they dislike a given scenario.

00:21:14

Fan Questions and Show Conclusion

Andy answers fan questions about Debra's encounter with David Bowie, Christina Yang's potential return to *Grey's Anatomy*, and concludes the show with thanks to the guests.

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Q&A

• What was it like for Debra Messing to work with Robert De Niro?

  Messing described it as terrifying but spectacular, highlighting De Niro's professionalism, humor, and improvisation.

• What is the premise of Ellen Pompeo's new show, *Good American Family*?

  It's a fictionalized account of a documentary about a family's adoption experience with unexpected and traumatic turns.

• What was Debra Messing's most memorable encounter with David Bowie?

  Messing recounted a brief elevator encounter where her son innocently asked if Bowie was homeless.

• What is the possibility of Christina Yang returning to Grey's Anatomy?

  This question was posed to Andy Cohen by a fan, but the answer was not explicitly provided in the summary.

Show Notes