Grey’s Anatomy‘s Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) has experienced a lot in the 20 seasons that the show has been on air. Her journey started as a humble surgical intern who only wanted to follow in the footsteps of her mother Ellis Grey (Kate Burton). In her time at the hospital, Meredith has gone through a lot: She’s endured heartbreak and loss, faced her own mortality, and battled personal demons. But through it all, she has emerged as a stronger, more compassionate person. She was able to achieve her goals and more thanks to the loyal band of friends and family around her. In addition, Meredith Grey’s boyfriends were also a key fixture of the show, with viewers waiting to see which one she’d end up with.