After all, the show has given rise to many actors thanks to these revolving and recurring roles.

It’s the circle of life playing out.

It’s been awesome," Santos explained to The List.

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“The journey itself has been interesting.

I want our industry to tell more stories in our 20s.”

She’s grown in more ways from the experience too, she said.

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My best friend is Madison Beatty, who played Talia.

I’ve kept in touch with her.

I’ve kept in touch with Caitlin Carver, [and] a couple of the other girls."

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In an industry that can feel lonely or petrifying at many turns, these friendships mean everything.

Still, growing with her characters and making lifelong friends on the show was only the beginning for Santos.

Santos had simply never realized she needed to do this task but henceforth did so.

Season 18 of “Grey’s Anatomy” is now streaming on Hulu