The star of “Grey’s Anatomy” is opening up about her new contract with ABC so other women can learn how important it is to negotiate what they’re worth. Ellen Pompeo just signed a $20 million deal with Disney and ABC, making her the highest-paid actress on television.

Bizwomen.com compiled some takeaways from an interview with the 48-year-old actress, who credits producer Shonda Rhimes with giving her the best advice: “Decide what you think you’re worth and then ask for what you think you’re worth. Nobody’s just going to give it to you.”

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