Two former Grey’s Anatomy stars share a sweet reunion on social media. Alex Karev (Justin Chambers) and Lexie Grey (Chyler Leigh) were not among the most enduring couples of the long-running ABC drama, but they had their share of memorable interactions. A new photo, posted to social media ahead of Grey’s Anatomy season 21, is making some fans wonder what might have been.
On Instagram, Leigh shared a photo of her reunion with Chambers. Check out the post below:
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Leigh, who can currently be seen starring in the Hallmark time-travel family drama The Way Home, wrote in the caption with a shoutout to her former scene partner: “KAREV… forever charming ❤️”
Karev & Lexie Had A Memorable Fling
But They Were In Love With Others.
But in a show that could sometimes gain a reputation for its tortured and doomed romances, Lexie and Alex could, at times, be called upon to give the medical drama a fun touch.
Alex and Lexie were not meant to be the endgame, as the characters were more invested in other relationships. Alex had Izzie Stevens (Katherine Heigl), while Lexie had a meaningful history with Mark Sloane (Eric Dane). But they did have a smaller and more memorable arc. He even makes it clear to her that he’s more about one-night stands than anything serious. From time to time, viewers see them engaging in kisses, leading to some funny scenes where Alex is caught between Meredith and her little sister. However, he underlines that he wants no part of the sibling rivalry.
Their more serious attempt at a relationship is also cut short when Alex calls out for Izzie after being shot. As part of Chambers’ exit from Grey’s Anatomy, it’s revealed that Karev reconnects with Izzie. The medical soap was similarly devoted to Mark and Lexie’s turbulent relationship. Her death, in particular, leads Mark to realize fully that he loved Lexie.
But in a show that could sometimes gain a reputation for its tortured and doomed romances, Lexie and Alex could, at times, be called upon to give the medical drama a fun touch. Over the years, viewers have wondered what Grey’s Anatomy might have been like if the show had been more willing to experiment and keep the audience on their toes in terms of which couples it highlights.
Grey’s Anatomy is available to stream on Hulu and Netflix.