Ellen Pompeo fired off a series of tweets Thursday defending Gabrielle Union after her recent ouster from “America’s Got Talent.”

“I support @itsgabrielleu commitment to speaking up to injustice. It takes courage,” the “Grey’s Anatomy” star wrote.

Union, 47, and fellow judge Julianne Hough exited “America’s Got Talent” last week. On Wednesday, reports surfaced of alleged toxicity on the NBC talent competition series. Union is said to have addressed racially insensitive incidents with producers, according to Variety.

“Workplace cultures will continue to be toxic until there is unity and solidarity among all women,” Pompeo tweeted.

“If you go for self in these moments you undermine the work we are out here trying to do. Obviously this network feels like they can operate like this and it’s okay,” she continued.

The actress also encouraged women to look elsewhere for entertainment.

“With that said GIRLS….instead of wack jugglers and messy Simon Cowell [a judge and executive producer on ‘America’s Got Talent’] watch @ReeseW and Jennifer Anniston [sic] in The Morning Show!! Soooo much better. Hard to believe these networks are still getting away with this,” Pompeo continued. “Our work continues @itsgabrielleu.”

Pompeo, who previously spoke about a “toxic” environment on “Grey’s Anatomy,” also addressed her own network.

“Also I feel important to mention our problems on the Greys set and every set has them…some kind of issue …there’s lots of people in a workplace.. point is… exec producers and the NETWORK cared enough to help us make change support is crucial,” she tweeted.

Union spoke out Wednesday, stating she is “humbled and thankful” amid the controversy.

“So many tears, so much gratitude. THANK YOU!” Union tweeted. “Just when you feel lost, adrift, alone… you got me up off the ground. Humbled and thankful, forever.”

Reps for NBC did not immediately respond to our request for comment.

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