Ellen Pompeo's Hilarious Take: Stella Discerns the Coolest Gifts through Hailey Bieber's PR List

Ellen Pompeo is not your average mom, she's a hip and trendy mom - and she's got the evidence to back it up.

"I was attempting to be the ultimate mom, you know, the one who gets the title of Mom of the Year or Mom of the Week, or something like that, for my 14-year-old daughter who is currently deeply embarrassed by me," revealed the 53-year-old Grey's Anatomy star in a video shared on Instagram on Friday, October 6th. "So, I went ahead and ordered something really cool for her. And what did I get? Rhode."

Pompeo showcased the skincare brand, which is led by Hailey Bieber, by holding up a box of products. Stella, Pompeo's daughter, was surprised to find it in their family's mailbox. Pompeo responded, jokingly, that Stella initially thought she was on the PR list and the products were sent to her. However, Pompeo admitted that she simply ordered it online like anyone else, causing her cool factor to decline in Stella's eyes.

Pompeo presented the package to Stella, who was off-camera, wearing a denim button-down and her hair tied back in a ponytail. Stella expressed her excitement to try the product, commenting on the variety of shades available. Her mom also admired the packaging and the different shade hues, leading Stella to compliment her mom and her "cool" points.

Ellen Pompeo Courtesy of Ellen Pompeo/Instagram

Pompeo was delighted to see that the demand for Rhode products was increasing, but she questioned whether Bieber's brand had a publicity mailing list.

"Do you realize her level of popularity? She may not even provide free products to anyone," Pompeo remarked about the 26-year-old model. "Because she's on the A-list."

Stella corrected her mom, noting that there was definitely “a list.”

Bieber, who launched her skincare brand in April 2022, responded to Pompeo’s story in the Instagram comments.

“*adds Ellen to PR list immediately,” Hailey, who is married to singer Justin Bieber, replied. “LOVE U SO MUCH!!!!!!”

Ellen Pompeo with daughter Stella. Courtesy of Ellen Pompeo/Instagram

Hailey has long been adamant that Rhode, which is titled after her middle name, retails at a reasonable price point.

"I have a clear idea of what I want to offer people," she conveyed to WSJ. Magazine in February 2022. "The fundamental principle of my brand focuses on providing access to high-quality products that are also affordable. I fail to comprehend why a cream priced at $200 is necessary for achieving healthy skin."

Although Stella expressed satisfaction with Pompeo's beauty selections, she recognizes that it may take several more years before she can potentially pursue a career similar to her mother's.

“[Stella] must wait until she turns 18 [to embark on her acting career],” Pompeo disclosed exclusively to We in May 2018. “You know, she will have the freedom to pursue whatever she desires once she reaches the age of 18. Yet, she will still have to contend with me being constantly by her side, day and night! … I make an effort to withhold judgment on her decisions; my primary aim is to provide unwavering support.”

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