20 Facts About Callie Torres

Callie Torres eventually becomes an attending orthopedic surgeon and was originally contracted as a recurring character, but received star-billing in Season 3.

Callie Torres was first conceived as a romantic interest, and eventual wife, for O'Malley, and was intentionally created to be somewhat disliked by her colleagues.

Callie Torres became one of the longest-running LGBTQ+ characters in television history, appearing in 11 seasons and a total of 239 episodes.

Ramirez's portrayal of Callie Torres was highly praised by television critics, and the character grew significantly in popularity as the series progressed.

However, as their relationship becomes strained, O'Malley confronts her, leading Callie Torres to move into a hotel.

Professionally, Callie Torres excels when she is appointed Chief Resident but soon struggles with the role and is eventually demoted.

When Robbins is offered a prestigious grant to treat children in Malawi, Callie Torres reluctantly agrees to move with her for three years.

Callie Torres makes the difficult decision to have Alex Karev amputate Robbins' leg to save her life, which causes deep resentment in their relationship.

Callie Torres discovers the affair, and the two have a heated confrontation, revealing that Arizona has never forgiven Callie Torres for deciding to amputate her leg.

However, Callie Torres learns that she cannot carry another pregnancy due to complications from previous surgeries.

Callie Torres then begins dating Penny Blake, who is later revealed to have been one of Derek's doctors on the day of his death.

Callie Torres ultimately loses the court case and breaks up with Penny.

Later, Arizona offers a shared custody agreement, allowing Callie Torres to relocate to New York while ensuring Sofia spends time with both parents.

Callie Torres is occasionally referenced after her departure, and at the end of Season 14, Arizona leaves Seattle to move to New York, and it is implied that the two reconciled after Callie Torres and Penny had broken up.

Callie Torres seems to be a very strong personality, someone who really believes in herself and has worked very hard to get where she is.

Towards the end of the fourth season, Callie Torres grew closer to cardiothoracic surgeon Erica Hahn, forming a relationship that fans affectionately dubbed "Eri-Cal", and later referred to as "Callica" by Michael Ausiello of Entertainment Weekly.

Callie Torres later began a new relationship with Penny Blake and decided to move to New York with her in the Season 12 finale.

Callie Torres was curvy, Latina, and bisexual, and she was a funny, frustrating, and lovable doctor with an amazing career and strong friendships.

Callie Torres was allowed to be as messy as every other character on Grey's Anatomy, and, for everyone who identified with her as a whole or in part, it was a huge relief to see this woman who represented so many perspectives be allowed to just be awesome.

Ramirez's portrayal of Callie Torres earned them high critical acclaim and several prestigious nominations and awards.