If 17 seasons seemed like a lot to KellyMcCreary, 20 may have seemed like too much, based on the news that Dr. Maggie Pierce is hanging up her stethoscope. In mid-March of 2023, McCreary announced that, in the wake of Ellen Pompeo's exit, she was also leaving "Grey's Anatomy."
In an Instagram post commemorating her exit, McCreary looked back on her time on the series, chronicling the ups and downs of Maggie's story. Her memories of the show were personal as well as professional, considering that she met her husband, director Pete Chatmon, on the show's set. In a statement obtained by Deadline, McCreary said, "After nine seasons, I am saying goodbye to Maggie Pierce and her Grey Sloan family. Playing Maggie Pierce has been one of the true joys of my life, and I leave with profound gratitude for every step of this journey. I am excited for this next chapter, and what the future holds."
McCreary's final appearance as Maggie Pierce will air on April 13, 2023, and it's sure to be emotional after nearly a decade playing the character. At the very least, Maggie's arc will probably be satisfying when all is said and done, as she and her husband, Anthony Hill's Winston Ndugu, will hopefully get their happy ending.
