Lexie Grey
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| Dr. Lexie Grey | |
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| First appearance | "Testing 1-2-3" |
| Created by | Shonda Rhimes |
| Portrayed by | Chyler Leigh |
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| Gender | Female |
| Age | 26 |
| Occupation | surgical intern at Seattle Grace Hospital |
| Title | M.D. |
| Family | Thatcher Grey (father) Susan Grey (mother; deceased) Molly Grey Thompson (sister) Dr. Meredith Grey (half-sister) |
| Children | None |
| Relatives | Eric Thompson (brother-in-law) Laura Grey Thompson (niece) |
Alexandra Caroline "Lexie" Grey is a fictional character from the ABC television series Grey's Anatomy. The character is portrayed by Chyler Leigh, and was created by Shonda Rhimes. She was made an official series regular for season four. [1]
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[edit] Background
Lexie is the daughter of Thatcher Grey and his second wife, Susan. She also has a younger sister, Molly Grey Thompson. Her older half-sister is Meredith Grey, born to Thatcher and his first wife, Ellis Grey. She graduated from Harvard Medical School before being accepted in Seattle Grace's Intern Program. She was very popular in high school, having a great group of friends, being crowned prom queen, and being class valedictorian.
[edit] Character history
[edit] Season Two
Lexie is mentioned in the episode in which her sister Molly is pregnant and taken to Seattle Grace to have a surgery to help the baby breathe. When Meredith is talking to Molly about Meredith's paternal side of the family, she mentions her sister and her education at Harvard University.
[edit] Season Three
She was introduced in the penultimate episode of the third season in which she met Derek Shepherd at Emerald City Bar. Her mother Susan suddenly died when Lexie was just about to start her internship at Mass General. In the third season finale, Derek confesses to Meredith he met another woman (though he doesn't specify who, since he doesn't know) and when she asks if she should be worried, he confirms her fears. Lexie would make her first appearance in Seattle Grace when she introduced herself to George O'Malley, who realized her connection to Meredith as the episode ended.
[edit] Season Four
Lexie is assigned to surgical resident Cristina Yang for her year-long medical internship, and bears striking similarities to her half sister, Meredith Grey. She tries on several occasions to bond with Meredith, but she doesn't want anything to do with Lexie. Meredith sees Lexie's life as the one she could have had if her father hadn't left her and her mother, and thus wants nothing to do with her initially. Later, Meredith sits down with Lexie and explains the circumstances around her mother's death when Meredith was caring for her, suggesting they might kindle friendship.
Lexie learns that George O'Malley is repeating his intern year and helps him keep the other interns unaware of his failure. She and George develop an unlikely friendship over intern struggles and their strained relationships with Meredith and Callie, respectively.
She has entered into a casual-sex relationship with Alex Karev, similar to the one between Meredith and Derek Shepherd. Lexie was angry when she learned that Alex still had feelings for another woman who believed they were still a couple. She bonds with a patient named Nick who admits he likes Lexie; however, he dies in Lexie's care and she is devastated. Meredith allows her to stay over the following night and decides to try and repair their relationship, making Lexie breakfast the next morning (unaware that she is allergic to eggs and causing her a massive breakout of hives.) She and Meredith have a good relationship after that, with her referring to Meredith as her sister, and constantly apologizing for Rose's actions. George moves in with her after Izzie kicks him out, and she steals items from the hospital to furnish their ugly apartment. At the end of season four, Lexie and George share a quick kiss on the lips. It is uncertain if this a friendship kiss or hints to a romantic relationship in the fall, though Lexie's expression makes it clear her interest falls to the latter.
[edit] Trivia
- She was prom queen and valedictorian in high school.
- She can draw amazingly well on a Etch-A-Sketch to a point where she claims she could be professional.
- She hates apples, and doesn't think they should be fruit.
- She has a photographic memory, which helped her get through medical school. She also was able to memorize all the personnel files for the residents (and George).
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