Shonda Rhimes

Shonda Rhimes is an American TV screenwriter, producer and author. She is best known for creating popular series such as Grey's Anatomy, Scandal and How to Get Away with Murder. Rhimes also has screenwriting credits for films, including 2002's Crossroads and 2004's The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement. As part of her 2017 deal with Netflix, she and her production company, Shondaland, produced Bridgerton (2020-present) and the 2022 limited series Inventing Anna. Rhimes is also the author of the 2016 memoir Year of Yes: How to Dance It Out, Stand in the Sun and Be Your Own Person.
Hannah Dodd as Francesca Bridgerton in episode 302 of Bridgerton.; Masali Baduza as Michaela Sterling in Bridgerton Season 3.
Bridgerton Author Julia Quinn 'Grateful' for Fans' 'Understanding' After 'Huge Change' in Francesca's Love Story
GREYS ANATOMY - Walt Disney Television via Getty Imagess 'Greys Anatomy' stars Jason George as Dr. Ben Warren. (Craig Sjodin/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images)
Jason George Says He's 'Excited' to Reunite with His Grey's Anatomy 'Family': 'Going Back Home' (Exclusive)
Shonda Rhimes, Bridgerton. (L to R) Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton, Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington
Shonda Rhimes Teases 'Sexy' and 'Moving' Second-Half of Bridgerton Season 3: 'I Cried at the End'
Shonda Rhimes visits SiriusXM Studios on May 04, 2023 in New York City.
Shonda Rhimes Jokes That She Thought She Would Have to Sell Grey's Anatomy Episodes 'Out of the Back of My Car'
Shonda Rhimes, Bridgerton. (L to R) Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton, Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington
Shonda Rhimes Says Bridgerton's Sexy Scenes Are Influenced By Her Own 'Wish Fulfillment' as a Single Woman
Jacqueline Avant, India Amarteifio
Jacqueline Avant Inspired Ted Sarandos to Call Shonda Rhimes, Convince Her to Make Bridgerton Spinoff Queen Charlotte
Shonda Rhimes and Harper Rhimes attend the 300th episode celebration for ABC's "Grey's Anatomy" on November 4, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
Shonda Rhimes' 3 Children: All About Harper, Emerson and Beckett
Luke Newton and Nicola Coughlan at the world premiere of "Bridgerton" season 3 held at Alice Tully Hall on May 13, 2024 in New York City.
Bridgerton Is Back! Check Out Every Photo from Monday Night's Glamorous Red Carpet Premiere
Shonda Rhimes and Taylor Swift
Shonda Rhimes Recalls Taylor Swift's Barefoot Performance in Her Grey's Anatomy Office: 'No Idea Who She Was' (Exclusive)
People Special Edition Grey's Anatomy 20 Years Cover
Inside PEOPLE’s Special Grey’s Anatomy Issue Celebrating 20 Seasons of the Hit Medical Drama Series
Shonda Rhimes attends the 35th GLAAD Media Awards
Shonda Rhimes Says She Hired Security After 'Passionate' Grey's Anatomy Fans 'Got Mean' Over Season Finales
GREY’S ANATOMY - “I’ll Follow the Sun” - On Meredith’s last day at Grey Sloan, the doctors plan a goodbye surprise and Nick confronts her about the future of their relationship. The interns compete to scrub in on a groundbreaking procedure, and Richard asks Teddy an important question. THURSDAY, FEB. 23 (9:00-10:01 p.m. EST), on ABC. (ABC) ELLEN POMPEO
Grey's Anatomy Renewed for Historic Season 21: 'Next Season… We Turn Legal Drinking Age'
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Shonda Rhimes Says Her Daughter Has Started to Watch Grey's Anatomy: 'Getting to See the Women Her Mom Created'
Tony Goldwyn attends the BAFTA Honours Shonda Rhimes Presented By Netflix, Delta Air Lines, And Virgin Atlantic
Tony Goldwyn on Connection to Shonda Rhimes That Led to His Scandal Casting: Things 'Come Around' (Exclusive)
GREY'S ANATOMY - ABC's "Grey's Anatomy" stars Kim Raver as Teddy Altman.
Grey’s Anatomy: Teddy’s Fate Is Revealed, Meredith Keeps a Secret and the Interns Get a New But Familiar Boss
Kevin McKidd attends the Red Carpet of the 2nd Annual HCA TV Awards - Broadcast & Cable at The Beverly Hilton on August 13, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California.
Kevin McKidd Says Grey's Anatomy Premiere Is a Return to 'Almost Old School Grey's': 'It Packs Punch' (Exclusive)
Getting Grilled with Curtis Stone Jason George
Grey's Anatomy's Jason George 'Thought I Was Getting Fired' When Shonda Rhimes Offered Station 19 (Exclusive)
Kate Hudson, Chloe Bailey
Kate Hudson and Chloe Bailey Set to Perform at 2024 GLAAD Awards: See the Full Guest List
Bridgerton
Bridgerton Sneak Peek: Penelope Confronts Colin About His 'Cruel' Dismissal of Her as a Romantic Prospect
Bridgerton Season 3
Bridgerton's Penelope Gets Flustered by Her Longing for Colin in Lusty Sneak Peek at Season 3
Greys Anatomy
Ellen Pompeo Marks Her Return as Meredith Grey in Grey's Anatomy Season 20 First Look (Exclusive)
Shonda Rhimes, Katie Lowes, Bellamy Young and More Ladies of Shondaland Vacation Together in Dominican Republic
Shonda Rhimes, Katie Lowes, Bellamy Young and More Ladies of Shondaland Take Tropical Girls Trip (Exclusive)
STATION 19
Shonda Rhimes Shares Heartfelt Post in Wake of ‘Station 19’ Cancellation: 'Thank You for the Magic’
Queen Charlotte, Jacqueline Avant
The Woman Who Inspired Netflix's 'Queen Charlotte' Would Be 'Over the Moon' at Its Success (Exclusive)
Mireille Enos,Alan Ruck, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Hilarie Burton
13 Real-Life Romances from the Stars of Shondaland Shows
Queen Charlotte, Jacqueline Avant
'Queen Charlotte' Dedicates Debut Episode to Jacqueline Avant: Inside the Tragic Backstory of the Tribute
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Lady Gaga Appointed as Co-Chair of President Biden's Arts and Humanities Committee
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 15: Sterling K. Brown attends the 2nd Annual Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 15, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic); LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 15: Julia Roberts attends the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on January 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic); SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 06: 2022 PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS -- Pictured: Honoree Selma Blair, recipient of The Competition Contestant of 2022 award for ‘Dancing with the Stars’, poses backstage during the 2022 People's Choice Awards held at the Barker Hangar on December 6, 2022 in Santa Monica, California. -- (Photo by Todd Williamson/E! Entertainment/NBC via Getty Images)
Julia Roberts, More Stars Issue Call to Action to 'Let America Read' amid Growing List of Banned Books
Ghosts Star Danielle Pinnock Renews Vows in 'Do-Over' Wedding After Getting Married in a Hospital ICU
'Ghosts' Star Danielle Pinnock Renews Vows in 'Do-Over' Wedding After Getting Married in a Hospital ICU
Shonda Rhimes Shares Images of Fun Reunion with Scandal Costars: ‘My Shondaland Fam’
Shonda Rhimes Shares Images of Fun Reunion with 'Scandal' Costars: 'My Shondaland Fam'
ABC's "Grey's Anatomy" - Season Nine
The Most Dramatic Grey's Anatomy Departures
GREY’S ANATOMY - “I’ll Follow the Sun” - On Meredith’s last day at Grey Sloan, the doctors plan a goodbye surprise and Nick confronts her about the future of their relationship. The interns compete to scrub in on a groundbreaking procedure, and Richard asks Teddy an important question. THURSDAY, FEB. 23 (9:00-10:01 p.m. EST), on ABC. (ABC) ELLEN POMPEO
'Grey's Anatomy' Stars Pay Tribute to 'Iconic' Ellen Pompeo Ahead of Meredith Grey's Farewell Episode
International Day of the Girl on NBC's Today Show, New York, USA - 11 Oct 2018
In Honor of Black History Month, 25 Inspiring Quotes from Leaders Who've Helped Change the World
Hailey Bieber Voting, Election Day
Celebrities Casting Their Ballots for Election Day 2022
GREY’S ANATOMY - “Wasn’t Expecting That” – The attending surgeons and interns work together to solve a medical mystery when a college kid comes in with what first looks like food poisoning but has escalating and dire complications. Meanwhile, Jo spends her day off with Bailey on a new episode of “Grey’s Anatomy,” THURSDAY, OCT. 13 (9:00-10:01 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (ABC/Liliane Lathan) ELLEN POMPEO, ADELAIDE KANE
Shonda Rhimes No Longer Has a 'Grey's Anatomy' Ending Planned After Changing It '15 Times'
UNITED STATES - DECEMBER 03: 102004_9923 -- GREY'S ANATOMY - "WINNING A BATTLE, LOOSING A WAR" (Photo by Michael Ansell/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images)
Shonda Rhimes Recalls How 'a Room Full of Old Men' Initially Told Her 'Grey's Anatomy' Would Fail
Bridgerton
Shonda Rhimes Says Regé-Jean Page's Decision to Leave 'Bridgerton' Didn't Change Season 2 Plans
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Reign and Shine: Bow Down to the New Leading Lady of of 'Queen Charlotte' : A 'Bridgerton Story'
Anna Delvey Victim Rachel Williams Sues Netflix for Defamation Over 'Inventing Anna' Depiction
Anna Delvey's Former Friend Rachel Williams Sues Netflix Over 'Inventing Anna' Depiction
Shonda Rhimes attending the Vanity Fair Oscar Party held at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA. (Photo by Ian West/PA Images via Getty Images); Mindy Kaling arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Focus Features' "Vengeance"at Ace Hotel on July 25, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/FilmMagic); Lena Dunham attends Friendly House 30th Annual Awards Luncheon at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on October 26, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images,)
Shonda Rhimes, Lena Dunham Among 400+ TV Creators to Demand Abortion Protections from Execs
Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington, Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton
'Bridgerton' Season 3 Begins Production: Meet the New Cast Members Heating Up the Screen
Regé-Jean Page attends "The Tragedy Of Macbeth" European Premiere during the 65th BFI London Film Festival at The Royal Festival Hall on October 17, 2021 in London, England.
Regé-Jean Page Admits He Hasn't Seen 'Bridgerton' Season 2 Yet
Julie Andrews on Today June 22, 2022
Julie Andrews Says She's Never Met the Cast of 'Bridgerton' in Person: 'I See Them on the Show!'
Judy Smith George Bush
How Judy Smith — the Real Olivia Pope! — Told President George H. W. Bush About 'Scandal' 's Plotline
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Shonda Rhimes Says Her Daughter Has 'Never Seen' 'Grey's Anatomy' : 'She's Not Interested'
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'Grey's Anatomy' Crew Member Sues LAPD for $20M, Alleging Unlawful Racial Profiling Led to False Arrest, Assault
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Shonda Rhimes Shows Off Stunning New York City Apartment Inspired by Her Show 'Bridgerton'
Shonda Rhimes, Michelle Obama
Shonda Rhimes Is 'Excited' to Team Up with Michelle Obama on Voting Rights
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Why Shonda Rhimes Can't Stand the Term 'Girlboss': Men Created It 'to Make Women Sound Bad' 
Ellen Pompeo
'Grey's Anatomy' 's Ellen Pompeo Talks Continued Need for Diversity in Writers Rooms: 'It's Not Enough'
katie lowes
'Scandal' Alum Katie Lowes Reflects on Quinn Perkins' Most Shocking Storylines: 'So Many'
Yara Shahidi
Celebrities Who Went to Ivy League Schools
Inventing Anna
'Inventing Anna' : Everything We Know About Shonda Rhimes' New Netflix Series
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Shonda Rhimes Says She Rewrote the Ending of 'Grey's Anatomy' 'a Good Eight Times'
Shonda Rhimes, Rege-Jean Page
Shonda Rhimes Doesn't Blame Regé-Jean Page for Exiting 'Bridgerton' : 'He's an Enormous Star Now'
Shonda Rhimes, Eva Longoria and Jurnee Smollett Step Down from Time's Up Board
Eva Longoria, Shonda Rhimes, and Jurnee Smollett Step Down from Time's Up Board After Cuomo Scandal
Bridgerton
'Bridgerton' Season 2 Resumes Production After Positive COVID Cases
Phoebe Dynevor Reveals When She Realized She Had Chemistry with Regé-Jean Page
Phoebe Dynevor Says It's 'Hard Not to' Have Chemistry with Regé-Jean Page in 'Bridgerton'
Bridgerton
'Bridgerton' 's Adjoa Andoh Explains How Regé-Jean Page's Exit Makes Sense for the Show's Arc
Shonda Rhimes, Rege-Jean Page
Shonda Rhimes Shocked by 'Bridgerton' Fans' Reactions to Regé-Jean Page's Exit: 'We Didn't Kill Him'
Bridgerton
Shonda Rhimes Says HFPA Initially 'Rejected' a 'Bridgerton ' Press Conference Before Snubbing Show
Shonda Rhimes, Regé-Jean Page
Shonda Rhimes Says 'Bridgerton' Breakout Star Regé-Jean Page's 'Prospects Are Limitless'
BRIDGERTON (L to R) REGÉ-JEAN PAGE as SIMON BASSET and PHOEBE DYNEVOR as DAPHNE BRIDGERTON
'Bridgerton' Author Julia Quinn Says Shonda Rhimes 'Stumbled Upon' Her Book Series on Vacation