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'Grey's Anatomy': Jesse Williams and Chyler Leigh on the fallout from their onscreen romance
There wasn't a lot of grace in the way that Jackson and Lexie's romance began on "Grey's Anatomy." First, they were sharing a touching friend moment and then in the next scene they were, well, sharing some friendly touches in the shower.
"It definitely seems like it happened very, very fast," Chyler Leigh, who plays Lexie Grey, tells Zap2it. "But if you do look back to earlier episodes, you can definitely see there's been a good friendship for Lexie and Jackson."
"So, even though the form of their hook up is a shocker," she adds. "I don't think it was too much of a shocker to expect something might happen between the two of them... But you know, he's a good-looking guy! Who wouldn't get in the shower with him? I mean, let's be honest. It's an interesting step, but it's an understandable step I would think."
Whether you agree with Lexie and Jackson's new relationship, one thing is clear: It isn't a passing fancy. Jesse Williams tells us that his character takes the new romance very seriously and Leigh says that with just two episodes left to shoot for this season that the relationship continues.
So when we last spoke to the stars, we asked them to consider the fallout from the burgeoning relationship -- both on Mark (played by Eric Dane) and with the fans.
How will the new romance affect your relationship with Mark?
Williams: Jackson was just lobbying Mark to let him do plastic surgeries a couple episodes ago. They've been in surgeries together. Mark has confided in him to go do some recon on Lexie and he kind of deflected that. But now, what happens in the hallway when we see each other? Do we square off? Do we become buddies? Who knows? That will be the next step that we'll find out. These two guys, what happens when there's a girl in the way? What are they going to do?
Leigh: With Mark, it hasn't fully been addressed quite yet. It might come up in the next episode that we're going to film. We see that he's upset about the whole thing. There hasn't been a fistfight if that's what you're asking. It will definitely be addressed by the end of this season as far as how Mark really reacts and how he really feels about the whole thing.
We've already seen a lot of comments both in favor of and against Lexie and Jackson's relationship. What are your thoughts on the fans' reactions to the new romance?
Williams: It sounds like people are kind of keen about the idea and kind of interested in what's happening with Jackson and Lexie or 'Jaxie,' whatever the name is they make up for it. But I would be surprised if there wasn't a little fallout from the Mark and Lexie lovers. That makes sense. Their relationship happened for a while, so it would be weird if people didn't care. They should care.
Leigh: As far as the fans go, there's usually some kind of uproar about a new relationship or a relationship that happens in the wings or on the cusp of another one. So, I think you got to give it some time. Let it simmer. Let things marinate a little bit. And it could be surprising which way she goes and you might actually really like it and in true 'Grey's' fashion it can all change tomorrow. Enjoy the ride!
So, what's your verdict on "Jaxie," Zappers?
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I absolutely love Jackson and Lexie together.
Love JAXIE!!!
She should definitely choose Jackson over Mark. Who wants her man to have a child with some other woman???
Jackson and Lexie for the win! Adoring this couple so much!
L/J have no chemistry on screen at all. This 'relationship' is purely to aid the CAM baby fiasco. Already watched my last episode of Greys as I can think of better things to do for an hour - like watching paint dry.
This show is still on? How are T.R. Knight and Isaiah Washington doing these days?+
I hate Jackson/lexie as lovers, i hate that M/L were only back together for 2 episodes, I hate that again we have Lexie in a triangle (Georges/mark; Alex/Mark; Jackson/mark ..). Seriously now they are creating another fanbase, they are destroying ML ...
We all know that Lexie will choose Mark in the end. And I love them, so I'm happy about it.
But what the hell are they doing to them? I get that there has to be some drama, but haven't they been in this situation last season?
Grey's sucks these days.
Mark asked him to do some recon on Lexie and he "kind of deflected." He out and out LIED to Mark.
I HATE Jackson and Lexie together. Mark and Lexie love each other and I wish to Pete they'd give up on all this BS of every female on the show having to sleep with every male.
Deflected? HA!
MARK and LEXIE
they are a match made in heaven and a good example of what true love is in real life ;)
Isn't it torture for MarkLexie fans to read all those CL/JA interviews trying to make us love LJ? I mean in 2 yrs another doc will come and date Lex to destroy ML and LJ fanbases ..
ML was for 2 seasons, how can some writers destroy their SL like that?
Hopefully we get back to Season5 Mark & lexie !!