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Sandra Oh shared that while she has tried to move on from her Grey’s Anatomy role, she still feels deeply connected to Cristina Yang.
Sandra Oh left Grey’s Anatomy in season 10. (Photo Credits: Instagram)
Sandra Oh played Cristina Yang on Grey’s Anatomy for a long time and has been clear about not wanting to return to the show after her character’s departure in season 10. Although Cristina’s presence remains in the series through text messages and written notes, Sandra has remained hesitant to reprise the character. However, during the 20th-anniversary celebration, her stance changed. Sandra explained that although she has tried to move on, she still feels a connection with Cristina. She realised fans’ love for Cristina Yang, which has made her stop and think if maybe she should return to the show.
Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, Sandra said, “For the longest time, it has always been a hard no. And it’s just, I don’t know. I just don’t know. When you finish something, it’s a deep process, I just cannot tell you, I can’t stress to you enough how consciously I tried to fully process leaving. I don’t feel the need to revisit, but I also profoundly understand the audience’s love for this character, because I’ve seen it for the past 10 years. That’s the part that makes me just go, hmmm.”
When Sandra Oh decided to leave Grey’s Anatomy in 2014, she took that decision “very, very seriously. I knew in my gut that I had done as much as I could. I really, really felt I did my job. I also was very, very cognizant that not many actors get to do this: create a full character and really live through their life, and then actually make the choice to come to a close.”
Looking back at her final seasons on Grey’s Anatomy, Sandra feels thankful. She believes it gave the writers enough time to plan Cristina’s exit in a meaningful way. This decision also allowed her to say goodbye to the character in a way that resonated with the audience. Since she left, the makers have kept Cristina part of the story through text messages. The actress is happy that the show continues to include the character in this way, as long as it helps the story.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Grey’s Anatomy brought back several past characters, including those who had died, through Meredith’s hallucinations. In season 19, Cristina sent a letter to Addison and Bailey. This was a rare moment where the show directly mentioned her.
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