36 Facts About Addison Montgomery

Addison Montgomery initially joined Grey's Anatomy in the Season 1 finale as the estranged wife of Derek Shepherd.

The new series saw Addison Montgomery move to Los Angeles to start fresh, working at the Oceanside Wellness Group, a fictional private practice in Santa Monica, California.

Walsh decided to retire the character after 8 years of portraying Addison Montgomery, making her final series regular appearance in the Grey's Anatomy universe during the Private Practice series finale, "In Which We Say Goodbye", on January 22,2013.

Addison Montgomery comes from a wealthy background and has a $25 million trust fund.

Addison Montgomery's father, nicknamed "The Captain", is a doctor who teaches medicine at a university, where Addison would watch him as a child.

However, her father's time with Addison Montgomery was often a pretense for his numerous affairs.

Addison Montgomery's mother, Beatrice "Bizzy" Forbes Montgomery, is a prominent figure, and her brother, Archer, is a renowned neurologist and a successful author.

Addison Montgomery met her future husband, Derek Shepherd, in medical school, and their love story began during their time at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City.

The pivotal moment in their relationship came when Addison Montgomery had an affair with Mark Sloan, Derek's best friend, further damaging their marriage.

Addison Montgomery briefly tried to build a relationship with Mark, but it quickly fell apart when she discovered she was pregnant and learned that Mark had cheated on her.

Addison Montgomery decided to have an abortion, still being in love with Derek, and subsequently moved to Seattle in an attempt to repair her relationship with him, which ultimately failed.

Addison Montgomery first appears in the Season 1 finale of Grey's Anatomy, arriving in Seattle at Richard Webber's request.

Addison Montgomery eventually acknowledges the truth: that Derek's heart belongs to Meredith.

In Season 2, Addison Montgomery initially punishes Alex Karev by placing him on her service after he almost causes her legal trouble.

However, as season three unfolds, Addison Montgomery develops a romantic attraction toward Alex, leading to them sleeping together.

Addison Montgomery quickly realizes that Alex does not want a relationship with her, leaving her feeling even more isolated.

Addison Montgomery eventually decides to leave Seattle and moves to Los Angeles, where she joins the Oceanside Wellness Group, led by Sam and Naomi Bennett.

For reasons unknown, Addison Montgomery is not present at Derek's funeral.

The situation turns violent when a protester throws a brick with the words "Addison Montgomery murders" written on it through a clinic window.

Early on, Addison Montgomery is attracted to Pete Wilder, the practice's alternative medicine specialist.

However, after Pete stands her up on a date, Addison Montgomery decides to remain friends with him and begins dating Kevin, a police officer she met through work.

In Season 2, Addison Montgomery learns from Naomi that the practice is struggling financially.

Archer soon begins working for a rival practice, the Pacific Wellcare Center, and when he suffers multiple seizures and believes he has a brain tumor, Addison Montgomery asks Derek Shepherd to treat him in another crossover episode with Grey's Anatomy.

Addison Montgomery begins dating a man who turns out to be married to her patient.

Addison Montgomery had previously blamed her father for his numerous affairs and was unaware of her mother's secret relationship.

However, Addison Montgomery is hesitant to pursue a relationship with Sam because of her friendship with Naomi.

Naomi ends her friendship with Addison Montgomery after learning about her relationship with Sam.

However, their relationship is strained when Addison Montgomery expresses her desire to have children, while Sam is not ready for that commitment.

Sam begins to regret leaving Addison Montgomery and spends more time with Henry, but Addison Montgomery chooses to focus on her new life as a mother.

Jake initially hesitates but later realizes that Addison Montgomery is the woman he wants to spend his life with.

Addison Montgomery's popularity led to the creation of the spin-off series, Private Practice, where Walsh's character moved to Los Angeles to start a new chapter in her life.

Addison Montgomery was initially described as "cold and unforgiving" when she first appeared on Grey's Anatomy.

Walsh felt that Addison Montgomery became "stronger" and "more centered" between the first and second seasons of Private Practice.

Addison Montgomery noted, "Initially she's still getting her footing, still isn't quite sure and a little wobbly, and then you see that she's got her groove back".

Addison Montgomery's lasting impact on television was acknowledged by her inclusion in Comcast's list of TV's Most Intriguing Characters, and Glamour named her one of the 12 Most Stylish TV Characters.

Additionally, Addison Montgomery was featured in Wetpaint's "10 Hottest Female Doctors on TV" and BuzzFeed's "16 Hottest Doctors On Television".