Julianna Margulies turned down the opportunity to return to ERfor its final season. Margulies became one of the break-out stars of the show for playing Nurse Carol Hathaway. She left the show to pursue other acting opportunities including Snakes on a Plane and the now cancelled Canterbury’s Law.

Despite the fact that ERalums Anthony Edwards, Noah Whyle, and Eriq La Salle have all scheduled appearances, the actress has opted out saying:

“I feel like I left Carol Hathaway in the best scenario possible. I can’t imagine making it any better than that.” 

Nurse Hathaway’sfinal appearance found her settling down with George Clooney’s character, Dr. Doug Ross. Clooney (Oceans 11) has gone on to have a notable film career so it’s completely understandable that he might avoid the final season of ER. However, Margulies has yet to find her vehicle.

We predict that Margulies will eventually find stardom in 10 years on the set of Emergency Room 2018.She will play Nurse Mathaway the “den mother” to a crop of young up and coming emergency room doctors.