Jessica Capshaw

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Height:: 5' 5"
Hometown:: Columbia

Bio:
Jessica Capshaw (born Jessica Brooke Capshaw in Columbia, Missouri on August 9, 1976) is an American actress. She became a regular on the medical drama Grey’s Anatomy in 2009. It was first reported in December 2008 that Jessica would be joining the cast of Grey’s Anatomy as pediatric surgeon Arizona Robbins, for a multi-episode arc. Although she was initially scheduled to appear in three episodes of the show’s fifth season, series creator Shonda Rhimes, later extended Jessica’s contract to appear in all of the season’s remaining episodes. She then became a series regular in the sixth season. Initial media reaction to the character was positive. Matt Mitovich of TV Guide described her as a “fan favorite.” Before Grey’s, Jessica appeared in shows such as ER, The Practice, Bones, and Head Case.

Best Known For:
Jessica Capshaw is best known for her role as Jamie Stringer in The Practice and Dr. Arizona Robbins on the ABC medical drama Grey’s Anatomy.

Personal Life:
Jessica Capshaw married Christopher Gavigan on May 22, 2004 at her family’s East Hampton estate. Jessica and Christopher have four children: son Luke Hudson Gavigan (born September 8, 2007) and daughters Eve Augusta Gavigan (born October 20, 2010), Poppy James Gavigan (born June 20, 2012), and Josephine Kate Gavigan (born May 2, 2016).

Latest Jessica Capshaw

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Recap: The Shocking Reason Cristina Lost Is Revealed

On the April 24 episode of ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ bombshells are dropped left and right. The real reason Cristina lost the Harper-Avery Award is revealed, and it will shock you! Also, which doctor reveals that she is pregnant? It’s not who you were expecting!
If you though that Cristina Yang was robbed when she lost the Harper-Avery Award, boy are you in for a surprise when you read what happened on the April 24 follow up episode.

April 24, 2014

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‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Recap: Does Cristina Yang Win The Harper-Avery Award?

On the April 17 episode of ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ we finally find out if Cristina gets to claim the prestigious Harper-Avery-Foundation Award. Meanwhile, Callie and Arizona have to decide which one of them will carry their next baby.
Is Cristina going to win the Harper-Avery Award?! It’s the question that’s been on our mind for one whole week — and now we find out the answer.

April 17, 2014

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‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Recap: Cristina’s Career Hits A Major Milestone

On the April 10 episode of ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ spirits are lifted as the entire Grey Sloane Memorial Hospital is celebrating Cristina Yang being nominated for a major award. Meanwhile, Karev debates leaving the hospital, while Callie and Arizona face a major decision about their future together.
Cristina’s time at Grey Sloane Memorial Hospital is slowly coming to an end, but the April 10 episode of Grey’s Anatomy revealed she is going out with high honors.

April 10, 2014

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Recap: A Vicious Viral Infection Puts Everyone At Risk

On the April 3 episode of ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ we learn that even highly trained medical professionals are not safe from viral infections. When all of the doctors in the hospital come down with the same illness, who will treat the patients?
The hospital is on high alert as a viral infection that starts off with flu-like symptoms spreads rapidly, putting the life of one little boy in grave danger.

April 3, 2014

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Recap: Cristina Has An Imaginary Relationship With Hunt

On the March 27 episode of ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ Cristina’s imagination runs wild with scenarios as she decides whether or not she wants to get back together with Hunt.
Cristina Yang faces a very difficult decision regarding her relationship with Hunt. In order to help make the right decision, we get to see her imagine two different futures with him. But which one will she choose?

March 27, 2014

Grey's Anatomy Callie Arizona Fight

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Recap: Callie & Arizona Hit Another Bump In The Road

On the March 13 episode of ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ Hunt calls Cristina on her B.S. while Arizona’s relationship with Callie struggles after they find out who filed the harassment complaint and why.
In case you’ve forgotten, Grey’s Anatomy takes place in a hospital — and they make it a point to remind you of that over and over and over again during the March 13 episode.

March 13, 2014

Grey's Anatomy Recap

‘Grey’s Anatomy’: Why Won’t They Just Let Shane Get Fired Already?

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ finally returned on Feb. 27 — and the emotional struggles continued.
In an unsurprising turn of events April (Sarah Drew) chooses Jackson (Jesse Williams), but she’s quick to re-think the decision. Cristina (Sandra Oh) desperately tries to make amends with Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) in the only way she knows how, and Alex (Justin Chambers) fights just about everyone for his fathers life.

Needless to say, the return of Grey’s Anatomy picked up right where we left it — and dragged our emotions along for an extremely bumpy ride.

February 27, 2014

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