Kate Burton , who portrayed Ellis Grey , received a nomination at the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards in the Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series category .
Kate Burton , who portrayed Ellis Grey , ultimately lost to Law & Order : Special Victims Unit 's Leslie Caron .
Kate Burton , who portrayed Ellis Grey , received a nomination at the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards in the Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series category , but ultimately lost to Law & Order : Special Victims Unit 's Leslie Caron .