Who is Maggie Pierce in Grey's Anatomy?

Last Modified Jan 27, 2025 06:06 EST
Who is Maggie Pierce in Grey's Anatomy?
Maggie Pierce (Source: Screengrab from the series)


Maggie Pierce is one of the central characters in Grey’s Anatomy.


Grey’s Anatomy is one of the most famous medical dramas in the American television industry. The show was created by Shonda Rhimes. It aired on March 27, 2005, on the ABC network and has become the longest-running TV show in the category of medical drama. The series is set in the fictional Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital in Seattle, Washington, and revolves around the personal and professional lives of surgical interns, residents, and attending physicians as they navigate the challenges of the medical field.


The series shows Dr. Meredith Grey's journey from an intern to a highly skilled surgeon. Alongside Meredith, the series has an ensemble cast of characters, each with their respective storylines, ambitions, and struggles leading them to be the best in their fields. The show is about relationships, medical cases, ethical dilemmas, and personal tragedies, providing a rich blend of drama and emotion.


Who is Maggie Pierce in Grey's Anatomy?


As per the 21st season of the series, Maggie Pierce is the former Head of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital and the half-sister of Meredith Grey, in turn being the daughter of Ellis Grey and Richard Webber.


Throughout the series, Maggie’s character is shown to be a very open-minded person with a kind heart and a highly optimistic nature. The character believes in others and has high hopes for others to achieve their best. Maggie tends to be a big control freak, which is the result of her professional drive and is one of the main reasons why she can't leave things or situations unfinished.


Who is Maggie Pierce in Grey's Anatomy?
Kelly J. McCreary (Source: Instagram Post)


Who plays the role of Maggie Pierce?


The character of Maggie Pierce in Grey’s Anatomy is played by American actress Kelly J. McCreary. Born on September 29, 198, the actress dedicated 10 years to Grey’s Anatomy and made a huge name for herself playing the role of Maggie. The actress started her career in the television industry back in 2004 playing Kelly in the series Cyberchase.


Kelly J. McCreary is seen in other major television roles such as The Electric Company, Rubicon, I Just Want My Pants Back, Scandal, Castle, Station-19, and many more. Apart from working in the television industry, Kelly has also been credited for appearing in movies like How to Follow Strangers, Life, Baby Baby Baby, The Middlegame, A Cohort of Guests, and 88.


Talking about her personal life, McCreary revealed in 2019 that she is engaged to director Pete Chatmon. The duo had met each other 2 years before their engagement on the sets of Grey’s Anatomy, and later on May 4, 2019, the duo got married. In 2021 the couple revealed that they were expecting their first child and weeks later on October 3, 2021, the couple revealed that they had a daughter.


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FAQs on Maggie Pierce in Grey's Anatomy

A. Maggie Pierce is the half-sister of Meredith Grey.

A. Maggie Pierce was married to Winston Ndugu.

A. Maggie’s first appearance in Grey’s Anatomy was during the 10th season of Grey’s Anatomy.

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