Caterina Scorsone Feels ‘Privileged’ to Be Part of Amelia and Kai’s Love Story on ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ Teases Characters’ Future

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She’s a fan! Caterina Scorsone revealed what it’s like playing Dr. Amelia Shepard on Grey’s Anatomy — and why she’s team Kaimelia.“I think one of the things that I’m so excited about with Grey’s Anatomy is that we do touch on issues that that need to be unpacked for people who maybe don’t have tons of access to information or all sides of the story,” Scorsone, 41, told Us Weekly on Sunday, April 2, at 2023 PaleyFest in Los Angeles. “One of the stories that I feel very passionately about, obviously, is right now the country is so polarized, and there’s been so much violence against LGBTQ and trans people in our country.”The Canadian actress noted that last season, the ABC drama introduced viewers to the first non-binary doctor with Dr.

Kai Bartley, played by E.R. Fightmaster.“We got to present to the world, like, the full humanity and depth of someone in that community,” Scorsone said of the addition of the complex character. “I feel so privileged to be a part of that story line.”The Private Practice alum, however, confessed: “We haven’t gotten a lot of Amelia and Kai this season together on screen.”Fans first met Kai on season 18 of the doctor series in 2021.

At that time, Kai struck up a romance with Amelia and the duo were dubbed “Kaimelia” by supporters. At the end of the season, Kai relocated to Minnesota, which resulted in the pair trying to do long distance.In order to view the video, please allow Manage CookiesThroughout season 19, which premiered in fall 2022, viewers have barely gotten to see the couple together.

Kai did make a brief cameo on episode 9, which aired in March, via a FaceTime call with Amelia where the twosome planned to reconnect in person soon.“I think one of the things that thrills me is that