But before he started romancing Olivia Pope and B613-ing all over the place, he was Henry Burton onGreys.

Henry came to the hospital as a patient who didnt have insurance.

He married Teddy in exchange for life-saving insurance, but eventually ended up falling in love.

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Liza Weil

All praise Liza Weil, queen of the quick-talking monologue.

She honed her skills early on with Amy Sherman-Palladino’sGilmore Girlsbanter and it has served her well in Shondaland.

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All hail David Rosen, the only true white hat.

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His death at the hands of Vice President Cyrus Beene still stings.

player the best thing you’re able to do for them just might be kill them.

It’s hard to die that way even in Shondaland.

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Even better is the fact that she managed to leave the show with her character still alive!

She first appeared onPrivate Practicein April 2010, appearing in episodes during seasons 3-6.

She also popped up inGrey’son and off during that period before officially joining the regular cast in season 11.

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And now she has herown EW cover!Full circle, baby.

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