Sarah Drew was fired from Grey's Anatomy after nine seasons because the show needed to downsize due to having too many characters to effectively service. She described her departure as "mean and unjust" and "unceremoniously" handled. The decision came when her contract was not renewed after season 14 in 2018. Drew expressed that leaving the show felt like being fired from her family, and the exit was sudden and without ceremony. Despite this, she has since made peace with the situation and even returned to the show for guest appearances later on. The character's departure storyline was controversial among fans, as it involved an unexpected reconciliation and marriage which some considered a disservice to her character's arc.
