Jo Wilson (Grey's Anatomy)
Josephine "Jo" Alice Wilson (previously Karev), 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.
Dr. Jo Wilson | |
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Grey's Anatomy character | |
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 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 16–17, 18,19) 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) |
Relatives | Martha Tomlinson (cousin) |
The character was created by series producer Shonda Rhimes and is portrayed by actor Camilla Luddington. She was introduced in the ninth season 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 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 soon blossoms into a relationship and later marriage. The character's abandonment issues and story as a domestic abuse survivor have been focal points in storylines. Other storylines include her mental health struggles, especially after learning she is a product of rape and when her mother refuses to accept her. Jo, whose real name is later revealed to be Brooke, is estranged from her abusive husband Paul Stadler and ran away to Seattle to start a new life. The character's contribution to strong, subject-sensitive storylines has received praise from fans and critics alike.