Ellen Pompeo's 3 Kids With Chris Ivery: Meet Stella, Sienna and Eli

It’s pretty impressive how Ellen Pompeo has effortlessly raised her three children while juggling her iconic role on Grey’s Anatomy. Throughout the last few decades, the actress has managed to balance her hectic schedule and time with husband Chris Ivery and their kids Stella, Sienna and Eli.

In fact, Ellen started her family just years after landing the starring role of Meredith Grey on the hit drama series in 2005. Following her nuptials with the record producer in 2007, Ellen and Chris welcomed eldest daughter Stella in 2009. The Hollywood couple expanded their family when daughter Sienna arrived in 2014, followed by son Eli in 2016.

She may have a habit of making motherhood look easy, but the SAG Award winner is open about her struggles with parenthood from time to time. Ellen even once revealed she often feels remorseful when leaving her kids to go work as an actress.

“It is challenging. I have my days where I feel really guilty that I’ve been here every day if I have to work a lot,” she previously shared with Entertainment Tonight. “But the truth is I’m in a very blessed situation … I am so lucky.”

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While Ellen pointed out “all working moms have their challenges,” she considers herself to be “fortunate” because she can “afford help” thanks to her career. “I think everything in my life is a blessing,” Ellen added. “I’ve got my little challenges, but they’re insignificant compared to what real working moms go through.”

As a mama in showbiz, Ellen couldn’t feel more grateful to have Chris by her side. The TV producer proved her love is stronger than ever as she dedicated a sweet Instagram post to the entertainment guru in honor of Father’s Day in 2018.

“This man has been my rock … my soulmate … my protector, and has given me the three greatest blessings in my life,” she gushed at the time. “I don’t know how I got so lucky, but wow am I grateful. I don’t take one minute with you or our beautiful babies for granted. Thank you for your love CI… you are my everything.”

Scroll through the gallery below to learn all about Ellen and Chris’ children!

Stella Luna, 10

Ellen and Chris welcomed daughter Stella in September 2009. As the eldest child, Stella tagged along with her mom to many fun Hollywood events.

In January 2020, the actress proved her daughter was quickly growing up as they were spotted out on a lunch date. Stella was all smiles as she was photographed with her mom, little sister Sienna and pals.

Sienna May, 5

The Golden Globe nominee and her hubby welcomed baby No. 2 when daughter Sienna arrived in 2014. In fact, the pair actually had their little girl two months before announcing her birth on social media.

At the time, Ellen also revealed she and Chris welcomed Sienna via surrogacy. “‘She was born two months ago … it has [been a secret]. Pretty good right?” Ellen shared on Jimmy Kimmel Live in October 2014. “This baby was born via surrogate, so I felt an obligation to keep the surrogate’s privacy — that was of the utmost importance.”

Eli Christopher, 3

A little over two years after Sienna arrived via surrogate, the duo completed their brood when Ellen gave birth to her youngest, son Eli, in December 2016. While she remained hush-hush regarding the births of her previous children, the proud parent marveled over Eli’s birth on social media at the time.

“Eli Christopher,” Ellen adorably captioned a photo of her newborn baby snuggling on his dad’s chest. “Chris Ivery just fell a notch … I’ve got a new guy.”

Since then, Ellen’s little man has quickly grown up and we adore when he makes random appearances on his mom’s accounts.