Although Bailey ( Chandra Wilson) slapping Catherine ( Debbie Allen) was a dream on Grey's Anatomy, the scene still wowed fans. As Season 21 gets underway, the drama is as rich as ever, thanks in no small part to Catherine's machinations. Allen sat down with The Hollywood Reporter to talk about filming the slap and Catherine's motivations.

Before Grey’s Anatomy’s 21st season premiered on the 2024 TV schedule, I was shook when I saw the promo, which showed Miranda Bailey responding to Catherine Fox’s calling her “just another doctor” by delivering a vicious slap across her boss’ face.

The multihyphenate talks about that surprising cameo in the Kevin Hart-starring Peacock series and her future on the Ellen Pompeo-led ABC medical drama, now in its historic 21st season.

Catherine blackmailed Meredith over keeping the progression of her cancer a secret on the season 21 premiere of 'Grey's Anatomy'