Which actress played Dr. Arizona Robbins?

The actress who played Dr. Arizona Robbins is Jessica Capshaw. Capshaw portrayed the pediatric and fetal surgeon on Grey’s Anatomy, first appearing during the show’s fifth season.

Arizona was initially planned as a short recurring role, but Capshaw’s performance and the character’s popularity led to her promotion to the main cast in season 6. Arizona became known for her upbeat personality, colorful sneakers, and dedication to pediatric patients. She also became central to the series’ LGBTQ+ representation through her relationship with Callie Torres.

The character’s major storylines include her work in pediatric surgery, her leadership in fetal surgery, her marriage to Callie, and the serious injuries she suffers in the season 9 plane-crash aftermath. Capshaw remained a main cast member through season 14 and later returned as a guest star.

The distractors are other important Grey’s Anatomy actresses: Kate Walsh played Addison Montgomery, Sarah Drew played April Kepner, and Sara Ramirez played Callie Torres.