Sandra Oh Finally Answers If She Is Returning to ‘Grey’s Anatomy’

The cardio queen herself, Dr. Cristina Yang, is setting the record straight. Could Grey Sloan Memorial’s original rockstar surgeon ever return? Eleven years after leaving “Grey’s Anatomy”, Sandra Oh is setting the record straight about whether she’d ever return to her iconic role.

Speaking at The New York Times’ The Interview LIVE event on June 12, Oh opened up to The Interview co-host Lulu Garcia-Navarro about the possibility of reprising her beloved character.

“What I have noticed, this is 10 years out from leaving the show, is the deep appreciation that I have for the people who appreciate Cristina. It is that love that has made me go, ‘Oh. The fans really, really, really want it,’ and for the first time, that’s when I started opening up the idea,” Oh, 53, shared.

Why Sandra Oh Isn’t Planning a Grey’s Anatomy Return

But as much as she loves both Cristina Yang and her fans, Oh says she won’t be scrubbing in at Grey Sloan any time soon.

“But for me, I think to really be true to the people who enjoy your work, you have to be true to yourself. So at this point, I don’t think so.”

Cristina Yang’s Legacy Still Lives On

Oh, who earned five Emmy nominations and a Golden Globe for her role as Cristina Yang, hasn’t returned to “Grey’s Anatomy” since her 2014 exit.

Over the years, she’s remained on the fence about a possible return, though her character has never really left the story.

Cristina continues to be referenced through calls, texts, and mentions in the series. A body double even appeared at Derek Shepherd’s funeral to represent Yang’s unwavering support for her “person,” Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo).

Oh’s Career Since Grey’s Anatomy

Sandra Oh was part of Grey’s Anatomy’s original core cast, alongside Ellen Pompeo, Katherine Heigl, Justin Chambers, and more. Since leaving Seattle Grace, she’s built a powerhouse career.

Oh has starred in “American Crime”, “The Chair”, “Invincible”, and “Killing Eve” — earning a Golden Globe for the latter. On the big screen, her credits include “Catfight”, “Raya” and the Last Dragon, “Turning Red”, Umma”, and “Quiz Lady”.

She starred as Dr. Cristina Yang on Grey’s Anatomy (2005–2014), earning five Emmy nominations. Later, she starred in and executive produced Killing Eve (2018–2022), earning her four more Emmy nominations.

“Grey’s Anatomy” — now the longest-running primetime medical drama — just wrapped its 21st season. The series returns for Season 22 this fall on ABC, with Cristina Yang’s influence still felt by fans and characters alike.

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