The Truth About James Pickens Jr's Relationship With Chandra Wilson

Over the years, the set of "Grey's Anatomy" has been no stranger to controversy, and show creator Shonda Rhimes has proven she's not afraid to write characters off if the actors exhibit bad behavior. Rhimes planned Dr. Preston Burke's (Isaiah Washington) exit following Washington's outburst that resulted in Washington calling co-star T.R. Knight a homophobic slur (via People). Actress Katherine Heigl, who played Dr. Izzie Stevens, was also written off "Grey's," and many believe it was due to the actress's diva- behavior (via Screen Rant).

So for James Pickens Jr. and Chandra Wilson to have remained with "Grey's Anatomy" for so long, it seems as though odds are good that the pair both get along well with Rhimes, and with each other.

The pair even teamed up in May 2021 for a little "Grey's Anatomy" side project, filming a PSA for The Creative Coalition, alongside nurse Alex Flamm, urging everyone to get vaccinated (via Yahoo! Entertainment).

While it's unclear if Wilson and Pickens share the same kind of friendship as their "Grey's Anatomy" counterparts, it seems as though given their devotion to the show — and willingness to remain with the show in the future — they likely get along just fine.