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September 29, 2011 The Extra List

It pays to be living on Wisteria Lane. The four main leads of the ABC show "Desperate Housewives" all made the top 10, and their combined earnings with the other six women on the list totaled $94 million between May 2010 and May 2011.

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Top 10 Highest-Paid Actresses of the Small Screen 2011

10. Julianna Margulies

$6 million The actress' newest show, The Good Wife," is a critical hit, earning Julianna her second Emmy this year. The first win was in 1995 for "ER."

9. Ellen Pompeo

$7 million Now in its eighth season, Pompeo's hit NBC show "Grey's Anatomy" is still going strong.

8. Courteney Cox

$7 million Cox is one of the few "Friends" to have found success in life after the popular show ended in 2004. Cox's new show "Cougar Town," returns in November.

7. Felicity Huffman

$9 million Huffman is the first of the four main "Desperate Housewives" leads to make the list. She is also the only one who has an Oscar nod under her belt, having been nominated for Best Actress for the 2005 movie "Transamerica." "Desperate Housewives" is ending its run after this final season.

6. Teri Hatcher

$9 million Hatcher pulls in an estimated $375,000 per episode on "Desperate Housewives."

5. Marg Helgenberger

$10 million Helgenberger is the steady hand that keeps the original "CSI" a long-running hit. This season (the show's 11th) she is acting against a new leading man as Ted Danson takes over from Laurence Fishburne.

4. Mariska Hargitay

$10 million "Law & Order: Special Victim's Unit" is the franchise's most successful spin-off to date, averaging 53 million viewers per week between new and syndicated shows.

3. Marcia Cross

$10 million Cross earns big from "Desperate Housewives" in syndication.

2. Eva Longoria

$13 million Longoria earns more than her "Desperate Housewives" co-stars thanks to lucrative endorsement deals with L'Oreal and LG.

1. Tina Fey

$13 million Fey's first book, "Bossypants," hit stores in April and sold 150,000 copies in the first month. Fey's hit NBC show "30 Rock" returns later this year.

February 17, 2011 Stars Give Back

"Extra's" Terri Seymour spoke with "Grey's Anatomy's" Ellen Pompeo about babies -- in particular, her 1-year-old bundle of joy, Stella. The actress lit up when she said her daughter was now walking and talking. "[It's] terrifying because who knows what she'll pick up out of my mouth?!"



When asked how she keeps her marriage alive, Pompeo blushed and said, "Have you seen my husband? He's so cute!"

January 28, 2011 Stars Give Back

"Grey's Anatomy" star Ellen Pompeo learned that one in three families struggles to purchase diapers for their children and decided to do something about it. The actress and mother of 1-year-old Stella launched a grassroots program called "Every Little Bottom." Pompeo has joined forces with Huggies and the NHL for The Hockey for Huggies campaign to help provide diapers to families in need.

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August 17, 2010 TV Guide

Premiere Date: September 23
Time: 9:00 pm
Stars: Ellen Pompeo, Sandra Oh, Justin Chambers, Patrick Dempsey, Chandra Wilson, Eric Dane

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May 06, 2010 Television

"Grey's Anatomy" star Ellen Pompeo may be following in former co-star Katherine Heigl's footsteps by saying goodbye to the hit ABC show.

"I haven't said I'm moving on," Pompeo admits to "Extra." "I said that when my contract is up after Season 8 [in two years], I would probably not renew. I think the world has had a lot of Meredith Grey."

February 03, 2010 Grey's Anatomy
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Ellen Pompeo appears on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" today, and reveals a new addition to her family.

Pompeo, 41, shares the first photo of 4-month-old daughter Stella Luna, pictured with husband Chris Ivery.

See photos from Ellen Pompeo's baby shower

The two Ellens dished about baby nurses, and Ellen P. spoke of her husband's involvement with the baby. "He loves dressing her up like him. He goes out and buys her clothes that look like his clothes."

Pompeo is a hardworking Hollywood mom and credits her "amazing" baby nurse for helping her get through the challenges of being a new mom. "I couldn't do it without her," she admits.

You can see the entire interview on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," February 3rd.

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September 23, 2009 Grey's Anatomy
Ellen Pompeo and record producer hubby Chris Ivery have welcomed a baby girl

"Grey's Anatomy" star Ellen Pompeo and record producer hubby Chris Ivery have welcomed a baby girl.

"Her name is Stella Luna Pompeo Ivery," the actress' rep tells Us magazine. "She was born Sept. 15."

Pompeo and Ivery, a record producer, met in 2003 at a Whole Foods and tied the knot in New York City in 2007.

"Grey's" co-star Katherine Heigl, who recently adopted a baby girl from Korea, threw a baby shower for Pompeo earlier this summer.

The season premiere of "Grey's Anatomy" airs Thursday, September 24.

Celebrity Tots

Fowl Fun

Tom Brady and his little man John feed the birds at the Famous Granville Market in Vancouver.

Jet-Setting Baby

Bronx Mowgli travels in style! The baby was snapped cuddling up to mama Ashlee at LAX in March.

Back to L.A.

Usher totes son Usher Raymond V — along with his Elmo doll — to a waiting car after landing at LAX.

Morning Walk

A groggy Jerry O’Connell takes twin daughters Dolly Rebecca Rose and Charlie Tamara Tulip for a sunny stroll in Toronto.

Seal's Big Boy

Jump high, Johan! Seal’s little son crouches in anticipation as the singer and his children spend a sunny day at the park in L.A.

Gotta Wear Shades!

Sunglasses-clad Brad Pitt took stylish tykes Shiloh and Zahara on a toy shopping spree in Washington D.C.

Hop, Skip and Jump in NYC!

Michelle Williams holds tight to the hand of daughter Matilda, as the little Heath lookalike skipped down the snowy streets of NYC in March.

Li'l Scooter

A bundled up Hugh Jackman enjoys a winer walk with his daughter Ava, who scooted along during their snowy stroll.

Lazing in the Shade

Jessica Alba cools off in the shade at a Beverly Hills park with sundress-clad daughter, Honor Marie.

Walkin' in New Orleans

Angelina Jolie enjoys a Big Easy stroll with three of her brood — Pax, Zahara, and Shiloh — in October 2008.

Fruitful Stroll

This Apple doesn’t fall far from the tree! Gwyneth Paltrow was spotted walking home with her lookalike daughter after a long day at Apple’s London school.

Harlow's Fashions

Nicole’s little lady knows how to work it! The mini fashionista kept warm in a blue hat, brown jacket and Mary Jane shoes at Chelsea Piers in NYC.

Beach Bums

Surfer dude Matthew McConaughey totes son Levi during a sandy walk in Malibu.

Swing Time

Gwen Stefani beams at her little guy Zuma, as other son Kingston laughs and plays on the swing set in a Beverly Hills park.

Her Future's So Bright...

…Suri’s gotta wear shades! Katie Holmes and her mini-me tot both sported oversized sunglasses during a stroll on the street in NYC, November 2008.

Just Like Dad

Will Smith embraces his lookalike son Jaden on the red carpet at the 2008 MTV Movie Awards.

On Broadway

Tom Cruise and adorable baby Suri, dressed to the nines, make their way to the theatre where mom Katie Holmes performed “All My Sons” in NYC.

Checking In

Dean McDermott and son Liam Aaron prepare to leave “Home Sweet Hollywood” as they walk through security at Los Angeles International Airport.

Sand Toys!

The gorgeous Halle Berry helps her little girl Nahla build a sand castle during a beach trip in Miami.

Glam Landing

Angelina Jolie is cool and collected with all six kids in tow at the Narita Airport in Japan — including daughter Vivienne, who she carried on her chest.

Jude's Mini-Me

Actor Jude Law takes his lookalike daughter Iris on a shopping spree in London.

Shop with Pop

Little Valentina Paloma holds on to dad Francois-Henri Pinault as they enjoy a clothing shopping trip without mama Salma Hayek.

G'day, Dad!

Crikey! Russell Crowe joined his son Charlie playing games in a park in his native Australia.

Giving Back

‘90210’ star Jennie Garth gives daughters Luca Bella and Lola Ray a lesson in helping others during an event to help build a playground for under-privileged kids in L.A.

Slim in the Springs

Tori Spelling shows off her bikini body during a pool dip with daughter Stella in Palm Springs, CA.

Harlow Takes a Dip

Good Charlotte rocker Joel Madden gets his feet wet with splash-happy daughter Harlow in Miami.

View from the Top

Alexander “Sasha” Pete Schreiber and dad Liev Schreiber left mom Naomi Watts at home for a lunch at Cafe Habana in SoHo.

Summer in Rio

Katie Holmes is casual chic during a shopping trip with daughter Suri in Rio de Janeiro.

Saint Tropez Sippy

Salma Hayek treats daughter Valentina to an icy drink during an outing in Saint Tropez.

Purple and Gold Pride

Aw! David Beckham shares his passion for basketball with son Brooklyn, decked out in Lakers threads, courtside at a game.

Camila's Little 'Dude'

Levi McConaughey donned an adorable plaid shirt and tiny moccasins while flower shopping with mama Camila Alves.

Klum Kids

Heidi Klum looks on as children Leni, Henry and Johan chase each other around the Grove in Los Angeles on a sunny spring day.

Nahla Smiles

Halle Berry’s baby girl Nahla Ariela grins at shutterbugs during a shopping trip in L.A.

September 03, 2009 Grey's Anatomy
Katherine Heigl and Ellen Pompeo temporarily leave Grey's Anatomy

"Grey's Anatomy" fans were thrilled when it was revealed Katherine Heigl's character Izzie Stevens would return for season six of the hit series, but now Heigl and co-star Ellen Pompeo are scheduled to temporarily check-out of Seattle Grace.

Heigl will take a leave of absence to film the romantic comedy "Life as We Know It." An ABC rep tells People magazine, "Katherine is taking time off to film a movie. The producers at 'Grey's' have accommodated things like that before. It's a cast of 13 and it is a true ensemble so the show is mindful [of other commitments]."

Heigl's hiatus begins this month and extends to November. Castmate Ellen Pompeo is expected to give birth to her first child this October and will be on maternity leave.

The show's producers have announced three new characters will join the cast in recurring roles to be played by Nora Zehetner, Robert Baker and Jesse Williams.

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