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Loretta Devine to Retun to ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy

Chandra Wilson and Loretta Devine in Grey's Anatomy
(© Eric McCandless/ABC)
Chandra Wilson and Loretta Devine in Grey’s Anatomy
(© Eric McCandless/ABC)

Broadway veteran Loretta Devine will return to the ABC drama Grey’s Anatomy for five episodes, beginning on February 17, according to EW.com.

The actress plays Adele Webber, wife of Chief of Staff Richard Webber (played by James Pickens, Jr.).

Devine’s Broadway credits include Dreamgirls, Hair, Comin’ Uptown, and Big Deal. She made a cameo appearance in the film version of Dreamgirls, and her many television credits include A Different World, Eveybody Hates Chris, Boston Legal, and Eli Stone.

Grey’s Anatomy also stars Patrick Dempsey, Ellen Pompeo, Sandra Oh, Chandra Wilson, Sara Ramirez, Justin Chambers, Jesssica Capshaw, Jesse Williams, and Eric Dane.