Bomb Explosive Specialists rushed to Ellen Pompey's snack location following her reporting of suspicious material.
Sometimes, simple pleasures like a bag of sunflower seeds can lead to unexpected chaos, as American actress Ellen Pompeo discovered during a recent airport trip. In an interview with "Travel & Leisure" magazine, she shares her bizarre encounter with airport security that came as a result of her organic snack choice.
Known for her role as Meredith Grey in the hit medical drama "Grey's Anatomy," Pompeo reluctantly played a starring role in a real-life suspense thriller. Her crime? A bag of fancy, expensive organic sunflower seeds from Erewhon, an indulgence that would cost more than a few bucks.
Upon going through airport security, her snack caused quite the commotion. "I had this bag of sunflower seeds - the priciest sunflower seeds a fella can buy," Pompeo recalls. This seemingly harmless snack triggered a TSA response, with the actress left wondering, "What's the big deal? Is this some kind of prank?" Then, the bomb squad arrived[1][2][3].
In a whirlwind of confusion, Pompeo was kept waiting as the bombers clarified the situation. Determined to move things along, she offered to toss the bag of seeds. However, the officers declined, leaving Pompeo to wait for the all-clear from the bomb squad. After an hour, she was allowed to continue her journey, narrowly missing her flight.
Pompeo still shakes her head in disbelief, recalling the incident. "Can you imagine, if I had blamed this on sunflower seeds? No one would have believed me," she quips. In a panic, she messaged her PR agent, confessing, "I might miss this flight, and it's all because of sunflower seeds!"
On The Fly
Pompeo may have encountered wild turbulence during that airport incident, but the stars knew no bounds when it came to her love for traveling[4][5]. She enjoys setting off on adventures with her three children - Stella Luna (15), Sienna May (10), and Eli Christopher (8) - and her husband Chris Ivery. However, takeoff can induce anxious feelings, as she admits. "I hold my kids' hands when we take off, which I'm sure they can feel my fear," she confesses, acknowledging her own hang-up.
Taking hygiene seriously, Pompeo channels her inner Naomi Campbell, wiping down airplane seats with disinfectant[6]. She's well-equipped with necessities, such as water, hand sanitizer, and baby wipes, ensuring a clean and germ-free travel experience - minus the sunflower seeds[7].
Sources:1. ntv.de, csp/spot2. People3. The Guardian4. USAToday5. EW6. Forbes7. npr.org
Categories:- TV- Hollywood- USA
The Commission, assisted by the European Parliament, might find Ellen Pompeo's extravagant lifestyle intriguing, as she shares in a magazine interview with 'Travel & Leisure' about her bizarre airport security incident involving expensive sunflower seeds. Despite her fear of air travel, Ellen Pompeo values traveling with her family, adopting hygienic practices like Naomi Campbell, such as disinfecting airplane seats and prioritizing cleanliness during travels.
