Grey’s Anatomy: 10 Quotes That Prove Meredith & Cristina Had The Best Friendship
Grey’s Anatomy fans love the special bond between Meredith Grey and Cristina Yang and their quotes speak to how much they care about each other.
Kevin McKidd told People that he would be happy for Sandra Oh to reprise her Grey’s Anatomy role of Cristina Yang. The actor said, “I don’t think she will” and added, “She really is an artist. And when she moves on, she moves on. So, it’s not because of any bad feeling, it’s just she’s moved on.”
While Oh has taken on the role of Eve Polastri in Killing Eve, Grey’s fans still think of her as Meredith Grey’s best friend Cristina. The two characters share their career dreams, worries about their personal lives, and thoughts for the future over Cristina’s 10 seasons. As they grow up and face more challenges, Cristina and Meredith say many memorable quotes that explain how much they care about one another.
“I Can’t Go. We Have To Dance It Out. That’s How We Finish.”
Cristina says goodbye in season 10
Cristina and Meredith’s Grey’s Anatomy friendship is so beloved that it’s painful to watch Cristina leave in season 10. After Cristina is given the opportunity to run a hospital in Switzerland, Meredith knows that Cristina has to go after her dreams, but it’s still tough for the characters to see a future without each other.
When Cristina tells Meredith that they can only say goodbye by dancing, fans knew that this was coming and it feels sweet and right. While they will always be in each other’s lives, it’s heartbreaking to realize that things will never be the same again.
“I Was Always There For You, For Whatever You Needed, And Now This Is When I Need You…”
Meredith wants Cristina to give good advice in season 10
When Meredith is at a crossroads in her life, as she and Derek Shepherd keep fighting about their work/life balance, she wants Cristina to show her more support. Meredith tells her friend “you’re supposed to help me,” standing up for what she needs from this relationship.
This is a tough but crucial point in the friendship as Meredith knows that Cristina doesn’t want kids of her own but needs Cristina to understand why she is having a hard time balancing work and family. Meredith is right to tell Cristina that even though she wants a different life, Meredith still needs to lean on Cristina sometimes.
“Take The Surgery. If It Makes You Feel Better. You’re Starting To Freak Me Out.”
Meredith helps Cristina during her heartbreak in season 3
Cristina performs many scary Grey’s Anatomy surgeries and she feels most like herself when she’s in the O.R. Since Meredith knows Cristina so well, she realizes that after Preston Burke left Cristina at the altar at the end of season 3, what Cristina needs is to focus on work.
Meredith also knows that Cristina needs to feel her feelings about the wedding that didn’t happen and the life that she was going to have. But Meredith is a good friend and is aware of how tough it is for Cristina to be vulnerable, so right now, Meredith is helping Cristina begin to move on.
“Don’t Be A Hero… You’re My Person… You Make Me Brave.”
Cristina compliments Meredith before leaving
It was clear that Cristina and Meredith’s goodbye scene would be epic and sad but hopeful, too, as the two characters have been there for each other and see each other grow up. This bond can’t ever be broken, no matter where they live. Cristina tells Meredith to stay safe, a nod to all the disasters that Meredith has been involved in, and also look out for Alex Karev. Cristina then tugs on viewers’ heartstrings when she says that Meredith helps her find inner strength and courage.
The nostalgia surrounding Cristina and Meredith calling her each other their person makes this moment even more special and heartwarming. Cristina’s words show that she and Meredith love, respect and are impressed by each other’s intelligence and surgical talents.
“Don’t Let What He Wants Eclipse What You Need.”
Cristina wants Meredith to look out for herself
Cristina’s speech that Meredith is the sun and should think about her own life is one of the most recognizable quotes from the whole series. Cristina is the best friend that Meredith could ever hope for in this moment: strong and blunt yet compassionate. Cristina knows that it’s hard to hear these words but Meredith needs to.
A real, genuine friend knows that someone can’t get lost inside a partnership and that their dreams matter, too. When it’s tough for Meredith to see this, Cristina always reminds Meredith that she can’t forget her own talent and goals.
“Let’s Play A Game Of Whose Life Sucks The Most. I’ll Win. I Always Win.”
Meredith and Cristina have a drink at Joe’s in season 2
For the first few seasons of Grey’s Anatomy, Meredith thinks carefully about the hard times that she’s been through and calls herself “dark and twisty.” In one scene, she and Cristina have a drink at Joe’s bar, one of the most memorable sets on the show, and jokes about how her life is often miserable.
This scene speaks to how close the characters are since Meredith is used to talking to Cristina every day about the ups and downs that she goes through. No subject is ever off-limits and Meredith feels free to talk about whatever she wants, which is a big deal since she doesn’t feel comfortable opening up to many people.
“Call Me When Meredith Comes Back.”
Cristina knows Meredith isn’t being honest in season 8
Meredith is fired in season 8 after giving Adele Webber the drug, not the placebo, in a clinical Alzheimer’s trial and she pretends that she’s okay with not working. Cristina knows that Meredith isn’t telling the truth and says this smart quote. The Grey’s Anatomy doctors each are passionate about what they do, but Cristina knows that Meredith is one of the top people working at the hospital.
With this one line, Cristina proves that she will always understand Meredith better than other people. They may fight and go through tough moments, but Cristina can tell when Meredith is being honest and when she’s lying and putting on a happy face for other people.
“You Realize You’re About To Be A Godmother.”
Meredith is about to have a baby in season 6
It’s sweet that Meredith wants Cristina to be the godmother to her children, and in season 6, Meredith is getting ready for this big life change. She wouldn’t dream of going on this journey without her best friend by her side and knows that Cristina will be there for her every step of the way.
While Cristina jokes about the meaning behind this role and says that she wants to teach Meredith’s children to have “priorities” other than just surgery, it’s clear that Cristina is moved and touched by this gesture. This proves that the characters will always be in each other’s lives.
“Why Do You Care What I Think?” “Because You’re My Person.”
Meredith wants Cristina’s advice about Derek
Meredith and Derek’s Grey’s Anatomy relationship has its problems, especially when Meredith is dealing with Derek not telling her that he was still married to Addison Montgomery when they began dating. When Cristina asks why Meredith wants her opinion, Meredith proves how close they are when she calls Cristina her “person.”
Even though they don’t always agree with each other, these characters have a true friendship because they constantly lean on each other and ask for advice, even when subjects are hard to talk about.
“We Need This. We Need You To Get Your Happy Ending.”
Meredith thinks Cristina wants to marry Burke in season 3
It’s likely that Meredith knows deep down that Cristina isn’t ready to marry Burke at the end of season 3, but Meredith wants Cristina to come to this decision on her own. With her words, Meredith shows that she wants to Cristina to find happiness, no matter what she chooses.
Meredith would love for Cristina to settle down if that’s what she wants, and while she might be saying that Cristina should get married here, Meredith is really saying that Cristina should find happiness however she can. Meredith worries about her good friend and just wants her to find peace.