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At first I hated him. Then I hated him a little less. And a little less. (You get the idea). But I realize he is one of those characters that everyone has in their life — that obnoxious type that just rubs us the wrong way. And as I have continued to watch Dr. Alex Karev, I realize there is more to him than meets the eye. A man that doesn’t give his heart away too easily, but when he does love its seems that it is with everything in him.

I can’t wait to see to see where Grey’s takes Dr. Karev in Season 5.

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Bio (from www.imdb.com)

Justin Chambers was born on July 11, 1970, in Springfield, Ohio. He is one of five children of John Chambers and Pam Chambers, an Irish-German-American family. He has a twin brother named Jason, one older brother and two older sisters.

While on vacation in Paris he was spotted by an agent and soon went on modeling for Calvin Klein, Giorgio Armani, and others throughout Europe, Japan and United States.
In the 1990s he settled in New York, where he studied at H.B. Studios for 4 years. That schooling yielded him appearances in several off-Broadway stage productions and a few television roles.

Chambers’ first break came in 1995, a four-month gig on a long-running NBC’s daytime soap “Another World,” then he appeared opposite Lolita Davidovich in Harvest of Fire and in CBS’s Rose Hill opposite Jennifer Garner in 1997. After that he catapulted to the “IT” list of the late 1990s and was described as “part James Dean, part Marlon Brando” by Harper’s Bazaar in 1998.

He made his big screen debut in 1999 in the featured role of a rich WASP who befriended a Jewish kid in Liberty Heights, a Barry Levinson drama.

He then starred as D’Artagnan in The Musketeer (2001) alongside Catherine Deneuve and Mena Suvari, then co-starred with Matthew McConaughey and Jennifer Lopez in The Wedding Planner (2001).

In 2005 Chambers made a comeback starring as Dr. Alex Karev opposite Katherine Heigl on ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy. He also starred as obsessed police detective, Sgt. Matt Parish, in the thriller The Zodiac (2005).

Justin Chambers has been enjoying a happy family life. He is a father of five children with his wife, Keisha Chambers, a model agency booker, whom he met while he was modeling with Calvin Klein. The two have been married since 1993.

A longtime New Yorker, he used to travel back and forth from New York to L.A. while his family was still in New York. His wife and children have recently moved to LA with Justin from their New York home.

Ever wondered about the family status of Grey’s stars? Here’s a run-down:

• Patrick Dempsey — On July 31, 1999, Dempsey married second wife Jillian Fink. The couple has three children: a daughter, Tallulah Fyfe, born February 20, 2002, and twin sons Darby Galen and Sullivan Patrick, born on February 1, 2007.

• Justin Chambers — He is a father of five children with his wife, Keisha Chambers, a model agency booker, whom he met while he was modeling with Calvin Klein. The two have been married since 1993.

• Eric Dane — On October 29, 2004, in Las Vegas, Eric Dane married actress Rebecca Gayheart.

• Ellen Pompeo — Wed Christopher Ivery in a civil ceremony in New York City on November 9, 2007.

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• Katherine Heigl — Married Josh Kelley December 23, 2007.

• Sandra Oh — Divorced. In 2003, she married writer-director Alexander Payne and their first film together was the Oscar-winning Sideways (2004).

• Chaundra Wilson — A husband is mentioned, but I could not locate a name. They have 3 children: Joy was born in 1994, Serena was born in 1992 and Michael was born Oct. 31, 2005.

• Brooke Smith — Married Steve Lubensky in 1999. They have 2 children.

• James Pickens Jr. — Married wife Gina May 27, 1984. They have 2 children, a son and a daughter.

• Chyler Leigh — Married to fellow actor Nathan West. She and West have two children.

Wondering what you’re going to do over the next three months without Grey’s. Here are a few ideas….

• Catch reruns of Grey’s on Lifetime Television (at 10 p.m. CST on Saturdays); or
• Re-watch your favorite Season 4 episodes online at www.abc.com; or
• If you are a true fan, you already have Seasons 1 to 3 on DVD and can have your own Grey’s marathon at home; or
• Check out a DVD that includes a member of the Grey’s cast, including: “27 Dresses” or “Knocked Up” (Katherine Heigl); “Sweet Home Alabama,” “Enchanted” or “Can’t Buy Me Love” (Patrick Dempsey); “The Wedding Planner” (Justin Chambers); “Under the Tuscan Sun” (Sandra Oh); “Sphere,” “Traffic” or “Nixon” (James Pickens, Jr.); “X-Men: The Last Stand” (Eric Dane); “Old School,”  “Catch Me If You Can” (Ellen Pompeo); “The Silence of the Lambs” (Brooke Smith); and so many more.

Enjoy getting your fix!

The mind reels with all the happenings on the much-anticipated two-hour Grey’s finale tonight. All the conflict, all the revelations, all the love and … WOW! ALL THE KISSES.

Let’s see…Karev and Izzie…McSteamy and Callie…Callie and Hahn…our two brain tumor-ridden guest stars…concrete man and Lola…the peck by George on Lexi….the Chief and Adelle…and, of course, the long-awaited kiss of Meredith and Derek!

A few of my suspicions were true…I was tipped off on the official Grey’s writer’s blog to watch the champagne bottle, which let me to believe Meredith and Derek’s clinical trial would see a success. It did, but only after it sadly, but sweetly, split the much-in-love brain-tumor couple.

How sweet it was for Meredith and Derek to allow the couple some time together. And to see the emotional roller coaster the clinical trial’s failures put on MerDer — a roller coaster that certainly led them both where they needed to be.

I’m not sure McDreamy should have left Meredith alone in their luminary house-plan, though — she has abandonment issues after all. Even if she is cured, as she seems to be for the most part, I don’t think its a good idea to leave Meredith to her thoughts for too long. I will try to remain optimistic though. Wait there, Meredith.

I slightly suspected the Callie-Hahn thing…if for nothing else but the shock factor. But for me it was seeing McSteamy let Callie go — that he was smart enough to see what was going on, and that he showed a little dignity in the end. I hope to see him continue his quest to change in season five

I was pleased to see George with a backbone and I could not help but notice Lexi’s little crush that motivated her to help poor George out. (Is something developing there? We’ll see.) We’re all cheering for you, George. Study hard for that intern exam.

We got more insight into Alex tonight. Why he wanted to take care of Ava/Rebecca, why he fought Izzy to care of her and the sad realization that he could not help her alone. To see the tears in his eyes, to see the humbled, sympathetic look on his face when he begged Izzy “just tonight.” OH MY!

I have enjoyed watching Dr. Stevens develop into a great doctor and I was proud to see Dr. Bailey give her the keys to the clinic. It was a great moment for both Izzie and Miranda.

I am so pulling for Miranda to make it all work. I am glad she saw the big picture and wants to keep her family together.

Bailey and Miranda had to deal with somewhat similar issues tonight. To decide if they really want that personal life along with the career and to take their respective leaps and do so.

As Meredith (sort of) mentioned, relationships are what truly make us extraordinary people. Without those great loves, without all that support at home from the people pushing us on, we really do have nothing to show for our lives. Those people are what matters…That’s a great lesson we all should keep close to heart.

Although, the season has ended, there will be plenty more to chat about in the next few months. I know I have more insights on season four to share; I just have to sort them out in my mind.

Don’t forget to watch the post-finale special on www.abc.com today.

Still reeling from Thursday’s drama-filled episode? How about some news tidbits to get your mind moving in a different, yet still Grey’s, direction:

• Did You Know? Brooke Smith, who plays Dr. Hahn is the goddaughter of Robert Redford? (Visit Link )
• Sandra Oh (Cristina) was named a top pick in AG Hair Cosmetics’ 8th annual Best Canadian Celebrity Hair Awards. “More than 600 Canadian hairstylists cast votes online for the notable homegrown celebrities with the best ‘dos. Oh’s long layered curls earned her the honor of sexiest hair on a Canadian actress.” (Visit Link )
• Guest star Elizabeth Reaser, who plays Alex Karev’s love interest with issues “Ava”, will be starring in her own new show on CBS next season. Called “The Ex List”, the show is about a woman in her 30s who is informed by a psychic that she must marry in one year or she will never marry. Moreover, the man she will marry is someone she already knows. She then sets out to reconnect with all the men (and even boys) she has known throughout her life. (Visit Link )

Boy, do I enjoy being wrong, especially in this case. My observations of tonight’s episode “Losing my Mind” were somewhat off, but still fun to watch!

That kiss with Erica and Callie stunned more that McSteamy, who was hilariously trying to stave off sex (that didn’t go to well it seems, much to probably no one’s surprise). But Callie’s reaction — she seemed to have a shocked (but not in a necessarily bad way) look about her. It seems she may have a big decision to make before season four wraps up next Thursday.

And Alex’s handling of the Ava psychotic break situation was noble — I do hope he cares enough to eventually get some help for her. And Alex and Izzie’s friendship seems to have come through OK (or as OK as Karev can be about anything emotional).

Speaking of getting help…they certainly put us on a roller coaster with Meredith’s decision to continue therapy. But it seems that the good doctor’s refusal to give up on Meredith paid off and our Dr. Grey is getting some much needed help.

I don’t see the “no fairy tale, let’s just have fun” idea working for Derek and Rose for too long. Dr. Shepherd is just not that kind of guy and Rose doesn’t seem the type to stay in “fun” mode for long.

Dr. Hahn seemed to perform a miracle with Weber’s mentor tonight, in spite of the fact that she felt forced into the surgery. And Cristina is still coping with the after-effects of Burke’s newspaper article appearance – being in the the dark place is different for her (and interesting for us). But Lexi came through it all well, standing up to Cristina and sister Meredith in a single episode — she’s one tough intern.

I personally am interested in seeing Dr. Bailey attempt to work things out with her husband, but it seems that being a surgeon and having a family is a delicate juggling act. Bailey’s got the stuff, though. If anyone can do it, she can.

I hear that big things will be happening in next week’s two-hour season finale. It’s been hinted that Derek and Meredith’s clinical trial might see a success, but I hope to see the champagne cork popping over more than that.

Did you miss tonight’s episode? You can catch up on Grey’s Anatomy’s official website .

Just a couple of episodes left this season and I am eagerly anticipating how things conclude (or not).
Here’s a preview (and a few thoughts from myself) on tonight’s episode “Losing My Mind”:
Meredith will be forced to make a decision on continuing her therapy with Dr. Wyatt and apparently has a moment with her sister, Lexi, which helps her decide. Nothing brings out the need for therapy like family issues.
McSteamy had an introspective moment last week and plans to change his life, which looks to be pretty comedic. I have been pleased with the way writers have developed McSteamy’s character. I mean eventually he had to realize he WAS a man-whore and come to that point where he needs to change his life.
Alex will learn the truth about Rebecca’s medical condition, and according to previews, it looks as though the situation puts a strain on the Alex-Izzie friendship (or whatever that is between them — they do have a history, after all).

Stay tuned for post-episode thoughts on Friday.

Grey’s in the News:
Grey’s writer Joan Rater posted the following blog on www.greyswriters.com about the Season 4 Finale:
“OH MY GOD!!!! I just saw some stuff that was shot for the Season Four Finale (that Shonda wrote) and it’s soooooo good. I don’t mean to torment you and I really wish I could tell you all the cool things that are going to happen, and you should know the great restraint it’s taking me not to give you even the tiniest little hint of what’s to come (keep an eye on that champagne bottle from 5/8’s episode) because I have a big mouth and am really bad at keeping secrets so I can really relate to Izzie in this episode.”