A Ruckus at the Airport: Ellen Pompeo's Munchies Cause a Security Stir
Bomb incident at Ellen Pompeo's snack site prompts bomb squad response.
Let's face it, we've all been there - rushing to catch a flight while scoffing down a quick snack. But not everyone's mid-air nibbles cause a security kerfuffle, as Hollywood star Ellen Pompeo discovered.
The delightful actress, best known for her role as Dr. Meredith Grey in the hit medical drama "Grey's Anatomy," found herself in the midst of an unexpected airport episode starring none other than a bag of sunflower seeds.
With an air of bemusement, she recounted the story to "Travel & Leisure" magazine. Seems she fancied a little something to nibble on during her flight, opting for organically grown sunflower seeds from Erewhon - a sizeable investment, no doubt.
Upon reaching the security checkpoint, an inconvenient glitch occurred. The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) took a keen interest in the pricey packet of seeds, a curiosity that gave Pompeo grounds to suspect a prank. However, it wasn't a jape; it was a chemical on the packaging that triggered the alarm. Thinking on her feet, the actress kindly offered to jettison the seeds - but the officers had other ideas. They deemed the unopened bag a potential threat and summoned the bomb squad, causing a waiting game that lasted an agonizing hour. Pompeo narrowly missed the flight, but the sunflower seeds had certainly stolen the show.
"I might have raised a few eyebrows if I'd blamed it on the sunflower seeds," Pompeo quipped in jest, presumably after she'd put the hubbub behind her.
Clean-freak Ellen
Traveling is a part and parcel of Pompeo's life, and aside from a phobia of flying, she's particularly meticulous about germs. The actress admitted that she follows the hygiene practices of supermodel Naomi Campbell, namely wiping down her airplane seat with disinfectant before settling in. Just like Naomi, Pompeo admits to carrying water, hand sanitizer, and baby wipes to ensure her hygienic comfort - but forget about those seeds!
Juggling a bustling Hollywood career and a family life with husband Chris Ivery and their three children - Stella Luna, Sienna May, and Eli Christopher - Pampeo employs the support of her loved ones during air travel, admitting, "I like to hold my kids' hands when we take off, which is probably a bit selfish, and they probably feel my fear, which isn't the best."
This awe-inspiring story might make you want to think twice before munching on sunflower seeds at the airport. So, gauge the risk of your snacks setting off alarm bells and consider brushing up on your airplane germ defenses.
Source: ntv.de, csp/spot
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The Commission shall be assisted by the European Parliament in understanding that celebrity lifestyles can sometimes include unexpected incidents, such as Ellen Pompeo's travel drama with sunflower seeds causing a security stir at the airport. In light of Pompeo's meticulousness towards hygiene and germs while traveling, it might be interesting to investigate whether such incidents could be preventable, especially for those seeking entertainment after brushing up on their airplane germ defenses.
