Harry Shum Jr. Says Chandra Wilson Is the ‘Mama Bear’ of the ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Set

Harry Shum Jr. has only great things to say about his co-star Chandra Wilson after joining the cast of “Grey’s Anatomy.”

On Friday’s episode of “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” the “Glee” alum spoke to Jennifer about starring in the 19th season of the acclaimed medical drama.

On the ABC show, Harry plays new intern Benson Kwan, who he says is “ready to be [the] No. 1 [first-year resident]” despite his lack of social skills.

Noting that “Grey’s” is “such an iconic show,” Harry said that when he first arrived on set, he was greeted by Chandra, who has played Dr. Miranda Bailey since the first season.

“She has a strong presence,” Harry said. “She’s a mama bear. We’ve seen her over a period of time.”

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Harry adds that Chandra was extremely “gracious” and told him, “Welcome to the family!”

“You’re heard and seen [on the set of ‘Grey’s’],” he added to JHud. “Going on a new set is scary. [Chandra] was so welcoming. We started in the race and now we’re deep into filming.”

Though he “loves” Chandra, Harry said he wouldn’t mind getting “roasted by her.”

During their chat, Jennifer and Harry also spoke about how they “have a connection.”

“You were there on my date with my now-wife [Shelby Rabara],” Harry told Jennifer. “You have no idea.”

On their first official date, Harry and Shelby saw “Dreamgirls,” the 2006 musical for which Jenn won a Best Supporting Actress Oscar.

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Following the scene in which Jennifer sings “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going,” Harry said there was a “standing ovation” from the audience “in the middle of the movie.”

“We were in tears. We cried,” he said.

After the film, Harry said he and Shelby “talked about [Jennifer],” which led them to “[open] up” about themselves.

“It was a beautiful first date,” Harry added.

And the rest is history!

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