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Sandra Oh: Why Cristina Yang Left Grey's
29 Jul
Summary
- Oh discussed leaving Grey's Anatomy with Shonda Rhimes.
- The decision came amid salary negotiations.
- She reflected on character development for her choice.
Sandra Oh, known for her role as Dr. Cristina Yang on Grey's Anatomy, has spoken about her departure from the medical drama.
Oh exited the series during the season 10 finale, over a decade ago. She shared on the "Dinner's On Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson" podcast that the decision stemmed from a conversation with creator Shonda Rhimes.
This discussion occurred when Oh and other cast members were renegotiating their contracts. Rhimes asked Oh about her future intentions, prompting Oh to carefully consider her character's arc.
Oh emphasized the importance of following the creative direction of a character, stating, "The creative being will dictate and you gotta follow it."
