| Dr. Jo Wilson | |
|---|---|
| Grey's Anatomy character | |
&sq=&lang=&file=File:16x18JoKarev.png) Camilla Luddington as Jo Wilson | |
| First appearance | Going, Going, Gone (9.01) September 27, 2012 (as recurring cast) "Seal Our Fate" (10.01) September 26, 2013 (as series regular) |
| Created by | Shonda Rhimes |
| Portrayed by | Camilla Luddington |
| In-universe information | |
| Aliases | Josephine Alice Wilson (antecedently as Jo Karev) Brooke Stadler |
| Title | M.D., F.A.C.S. |
| Occupation | OB/GYN resident at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital (seasons 17–present) Attending general surgeon at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital (seasons 16–present) Chief Resident fellow (season 15) Surgical resident (season 10–14) Surgical intern (season 9) at Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital |
| Family |
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| Spouse |
Paul Stadler (died 2018) |
| Significant others | Chris Cleaver (ex-boyfriend) Jason Myers (ex-boyfriend) Levi Schmitt (one night stand) Jackson Avery (ex-affair) Todd Eames (ex-boyfriend) Atticus Lincoln (boyfriend) |
| Children | Luna Ashton Wilson (adoptive daughter) Expecting (with Link) |
| Relatives | Martha Tomlinson (cousin) |
Josephine "Jo" Alice Wilson (previously Karev) and formerly Brooke Stadler, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a character from the medical drama television series Grey's Anatomy, which airs on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) in the United States. The character was created by series producer Shonda Rhimes and is portrayed by actor Camilla Luddington. The character was created by series producer Shonda Rhimes and is portrayed by actress Camilla Luddington. She was introduced in the Season 9 premiere episode, "Going, Going, Gone", as a surgical intern at Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital, later renamed Grey Sloan Memorial in the same season. Luddington's character was initially conceptualized as the new love interest for Justin Chambers' character, Alex Karev.
In the storyline, Jo befriends Alex, bonding over their similarly troubled childhoods, which eventually blossoms into a relationship and later marriage. Jo's abandonment issues and her story as a domestic abuse survivor have been central themes in her character development. Other significant storylines include her struggles with mental health, particularly after discovering she is a product of rape and facing rejection from her biological mother. Her real name is later revealed to be Brooke, and she is estranged from her abusive husband, Paul Stadler (Matthew Morrison), from whom she fled to start a new life in Seattle.
Jo's character has received mixed-to-positive reviews from both fans and critics alike, with praise for the strong and sensitive storylines, but criticism for her "irrational" and "over-emotional" nature.[1][2]
- ^ Fremont, Maggie (March 6, 2020). "Grey's Anatomy Recap: A Dear Jo Letter". Vulture. Retrieved March 8, 2020.
- ^ Blu, Jasmine (March 6, 2020). "Grey's Anatomy Season 16 Episode 16 Review: Leave a Light On". TVFanatic. Retrieved March 8, 2020.