In defense of the outspoken Katherine Heigl

none Sun, Dec 30, 2007 at 07:32 AM EST

sadly, i'd respect her a lot more if she were just some other dumb celebrity that KNOWS she's dumb.

honestly, i cannot stand her face anymore. outspoken? oh geez, nobody saw that gizziegate was a ratings ploy. and christ, where did that "sexist" comment possible come from?

not to mention she admitted to drinking right before her comment on isaiah washington. honestly, she is as shallow and stupid as the rest of them, and she needs to stop pretending otherwise.

if she thinks that making biting, obvious remarks is going to earn her respect, she's got another think coming.

Professor Berg Wed, Dec 12, 2007 at 08:32 PM EST

GRETCHEN FAN????
I'm your number one fan.
You said.

gretchenfan Mon, Dec 10, 2007 at 06:21 PM EST

gretch, i have a crush on you, is that weird? ok good, didn't think so. see you in AP euro :)

Stef Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 03:33 PM EST

I forgot to mention the most ridiculous thing about her 'sexist' comment. Something Judd Apatow and his casts are well known for is improvisation. As Seth Rogen says "the script is the last resort." So if she wanted she could have much more impact on the script than she actually had. If she had spouted hilarious lines, they would have put them in the movie. She just can't do improv as well as the rest of the cast, and it showed.

Megan Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 01:56 PM EST

Sandra Oh, Sara Ramirez, Brooke Smith and the guy who plays Coop on PP have also said they loved the Gizzie coupling.

ood to see they have great taste.

As for the fans not liking Gizzie, I know an awful lot of people who do and think they are the ebst thing to ever happen on the show. I know noone though that loves that it started as an affair, which is what Katherine is saying. Nowhere did she say she did not like the couple, she has said in the past she loved them together and wanted them to make it, just that she hated the story, just like she loved Denny and Izzie but hated the LVAD wire thing.

Gizzie have paid for their actions, now they deserve to be happy together where they belong.

It is a shame Shonda seems to be listening to the haters and not the the fans of this couple. I thought she had more integrity and guts than that.

George and Izzie is the one good thing on the show, so without them, I have no interest in watching.

Frankie Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 01:53 PM EST

The show sucks. I watch for Gizzie and Gizzie alone, as do most of my friends. I am a Gizzie fan and a KU fan and I am not angry at KH. She is not bashing Gizzie, just the adultery angle, she has said many times how much she loved the two together and how she wanted the haters to love them like she did.

I am sad that Shonda is ruining the ebst couple on the show to please some overvocal bitter hateful fans when so many people love Gizzie together and watch for them.

I have many friends who quit the show in outrage over Shonda screwing with the Gizzie fans like that. She ends them and I am gone.

Anna Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 01:50 PM EST

I agree, most people I know watch for George and Izzie's romance. They are incredibly pissed off at Shonda for listening to all the shallow haters and ignoring all the people who love this couple. I am from Australia and during the summer, Katie did an interview about Gizzie stating pretty much the same thing. She said she thought the affair was out of character and a ratings ploy. She did add she LOVED Gizzie though, just not their execution. TR made similar comments. She said a few weeks back that people were torn on Gizzie, that half loved them and the other hated them, so they do know half the fanbase is rooting for Gizzie, saying nobody likes them is ridiculous, especially seeing how many fansites they have over the Net and seeing how well they do in polls.

For the record, I agree, I adore Gizzie but hate they were done as an affair and thought it was done for the shock factor.

Was reading a James Pickens interview and he likes the Gizzie story, says it is one of his favorites.

Edith Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 01:46 PM EST

Katie didn't say she didn't like Gizzie, in fact she has said many times she loved the two and wanted them to make it, but she has always said she hated the affair part of it, so did TR. She loves the couple, not the affair.

Nobody likes Gizzie? ROFLMAO. That is why all the polls show 50% love and 50% hate, that is hardly anyone, in fact some polls show a slight majority wanting Gizzie together.

All my friends, colleagues, my boyfriend, my sister, they all love Gizzie and watch for them. I know much more people who love them that hate them.

INC. Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 10:23 AM EST

That girl is not only irrelevant, she's boring. GA is boring, KU was boring, her upcoming movie looks boring. She wants to be the new poster child for speaking her mind, telling it like it is, sticking it to the Hollywood machine, go for it. She's not saying anything interesting, just churning her pr machine. When she does press for New Orleans, post hurricane Katrina, raises money for the genocide in Darfur, speaks against all injustice, not just for her little gay friend, maybe then maybe I'll pay attention. In the meantime Heigl is just a new flavor of the month being forced down our throats by the entertainment media.

Nix Thu, Dec 6, 2007 at 07:22 AM EST

I just want to add a comment to comment about the comments! Love the hate in here everyone! Let's spread more!

Fluffy Wed, Dec 5, 2007 at 07:48 PM EST

She's not commendable or condemnable, just stupid. When a star does well, the public gets real nasty if the star doesn't seem properly humble and respecting of his or her fans. Plus, she's building herself a rep for being trouble to work with, given how the network turned on her in salary negotiations and made her look ungrateful. What she needs to do is stop having her mom run her career and get a decent publicist. She's losing all the goodwill she's gained for her performances and sticking up for her fellow actors. And as Shonda Rhimes showed earlier, she has no problem getting rid of an actor on her show who is causing problems. Of course, that may be what Heigl is going for -- getting free of Grey's to concentrate on her movie career.

Objective Wed, Dec 5, 2007 at 07:00 PM EST

Knocked Up wasn't even that great a movie so it's funny that she or the movie received such great reviews.
She really is the next Jennifer Aniston. All hype and no talent.
But I still love Grey's-it is so much better this season and NOT because of Gizzie.

Jason Wed, Dec 5, 2007 at 06:25 PM EST

Think about how difficult it is to find quality parts for women in Hollywood. Knocked Up isn't offensive, just a bit one-sided. She hasn't lambasted the film, just spoken frankly. These comments from the haters honestly have me sad for the state of our society. Hypocrite? What is wrong with us that we are so willing to bash a public figure, and a fairly interesting one at that, for speaking her mind? I am so tired of this trend of just piling on anyone who has an opinion, anyone who speaks up, anyone who shows an ounce of intelligence.

Jewel Wed, Dec 5, 2007 at 04:39 PM EST

Limited and below average actress, overexposed by the media. She is the new Jennifer Aniston, but 10 years younger and like Jennifer, just hitches her star to successful guys (Judd Apatow in this case, Jim Carrey, Ben Stiller in Jen's) and comes out looking like she's the star when any other Hollywood actress could play her part and they can't carry a film.

JimmyJo Wed, Dec 5, 2007 at 04:35 PM EST

Amen to Neilfilm's comment. I was so disapointed that even EW jumped on loving her by placing her on top entertainer list. Overated, bad actress and not nearly as likeable as she seems to think she is.

Jennifer Wed, Dec 5, 2007 at 04:33 PM EST

I'm so over Katherine Heigl. I really don't understand the hype, but she comes off as fairly ungrateful overall. As far as I'm concerned, let her spout off. The sooner she ticks off everyone who's hiring in hollywood, the sooner she'll disappear from the scened. Overexposed.

neillfilm Wed, Dec 5, 2007 at 04:02 PM EST

Wow, can we please have less of her EVERYWHERE. She's the new J Lo. I'm so sick of seeing her on every cover of every magazine. She's not nearly as talented as the rest of the cast of Knocked Up.

1000Steps Wed, Dec 5, 2007 at 03:25 PM EST

Not sure if you can call a woman a D*****Bag. But if you can, Katherine Heigl is a huge one.

cccfranks Wed, Dec 5, 2007 at 03:20 PM EST

Don't know which parts of the female characters in "Knocked up" she means are sexist. If she means the clingy wife & her sweet but very shallow single gril she might be right. The characters do grow however, so it isn't really fair. Maybe she sees most of the other actors got all the funny lines. Who Knows. Don't care about Grey's McRomance, so who cares about that too. It might be nice to remember Vanity Fair is a large fashion magazine in the business of selling copies of its rag with some controversy & if this is all they can generate about her- that she is still wet behind the ears as a starlet & more passionate than prudent with her pronouncements then they are lame. She is little different from actress since the early days of Hollywood, & I bet since the early days of acting as well.

cccfranks-- Wed, Dec 5, 2007 at 03:14 PM EST

Don't know which parts of her charcter in Knocked up she means are sexist--if she means the clingy wife & the sweet but shallow single gris who is actually clothes obssed to start with but grows because of her problems. Maybe she sees that most of the other actors besides her got all the funny lines. Who Knows. Don't care about Grey's McRomance, so cares about that too. It might be nice to remember Vanity Fair is a large fashion magazine in the business of selly copies with some contriversy and if this is all they can generate about her, that she is till wet behind the ears as a starlet & more passionate than prudent with her pronouncements then she would be little different for actress since the early days of Hollywood, & I bet acting as well.

ali Wed, Dec 5, 2007 at 02:35 PM EST

I find the comments she made about Knocked Up hilarious. Especially considering the funniest person of that film was not the men but Leslie Mann as the married sister who shows many layers of character in that film and was given the best lines. I also find it funny that she calls it sexist when she is depicted as a successful single working professional woman who upon finding she is pregnant decides at first to raise the child alone- and the men are incompetent slackers with no career drive....one or two sexist lines in the move, yes, the nature of the whole movie being sexist- actually no....I'm sure her 6 mil movie 27 Dresses isn't a typical (see: sexist) romance comedy of a woman waiting for prince charming to sweep her off her feet either...she needs to cut the crap.

Jnurse Wed, Dec 5, 2007 at 02:31 PM EST

Honestly, if she didn't like the role and thought the movie was sexist, why take the part? At the time she must have thought it was acceptable and even fun. As for Grey's, as a nurse I find the whole show and others in its genre to be unacceptable and very sexist.

Jimmyjo Wed, Dec 5, 2007 at 02:29 PM EST

In 5 years she'll be lucky to be offered Knocked Up Part 2, mark my words. No matter what romcom she's in, they'll all be the same, she's a boring actress.

JillyRo Wed, Dec 5, 2007 at 02:24 PM EST

I have no prob with KH speaking her mind, it's refreshing actually from the usual PR bull celebs spout. But she's still annoying!! Just something about her I can't stand! She's overated (by EW too) and she's on the same train as Jennifer Aniston...you know the one where they start thinking (and are being told) that their below-average acting is enough to get A-list status. Nope, KH is boring, predictable and blah, just like Jennifer A.

dustin Wed, Dec 5, 2007 at 02:20 PM EST

after reading most comments some of you sound as moronic as heigl. i could have told you knocked up would be a sexist movie before i saw the previews. did people miss the title of the movie? what did they think it would be aboout? but then again heigl doesn't stike me as a smart person so i can see how she was confused with the title.

Tom Brazelton Wed, Dec 5, 2007 at 02:17 PM EST

I don't really care about Grey's Anatomy, so Heigl's comments don't impact me there. But her complaints against Knocked Up are incredulous at best. Especially considering the success of that film bumped her asking price reportedly went from $300,000 to $6 million for "27 Dresses." Considering how loyal Apatow is to his stable of actors, it's a major foot-in-mouth moment for Heigl. It makes her look ungrateful. Knocked Up is sexist? Please. This from the woman who did a topless photo shoot for Maxim. I'm all for actors speaking their minds, but show a little common sense. It's as if she thinks she has clout now that she has an Emmy under her belt. Humility never goes out of style.

j7 Wed, Dec 5, 2007 at 02:13 PM EST

i believe that everyone can voice their opinions but then so can i. i think it is UNPROFESSIONAL to complain about your work. maybe if i'm not liking something i have to do for work i would say something to a co-worker or a friend but am i going to go to my boss or to the public to voice my inane and hypocrtical comments? no. and that's what she's doing. she's airing out dirty laundry bc she feels guilty for doing a movie she didn't want to but wanted to get famous/paid for. maybe yes in the process of editing her character got a bit changed but seriously?! how much different do we really think the original read vs the final edit was? apatow and crew weren't exactly out to make some classic masterpiece. she should have known this.

no one HAS to play the PR game. you shouldn't really have to fake liking your work or the movie you're in. if you're in that boat, maybe you need to find some artistic integrity and do some scripts you actually like and believe in.

dustin st.charles mo Wed, Dec 5, 2007 at 01:52 PM EST

I COULD UNDERSTAND AN ACTOR NOT AGREEING WITH EVERY MOVIE OR TV SHOW THEY HAVE DONE BUT WHAT ELSE HAS BOOBS MCGEE DONE BESIDES KNOCKED UP AND GREY'S? OH YEAH ROSWELL AND WE SAW HOW THAT TURNED OUT. I'M ACTUALLY GLAD SHE RUNS HER MOUTH HOPEFULLY I WON'T HAVE TO SEE HER IN ANY MOVIES AGAIN CAUSE I CAN PROMISE I'LL NEVER WASTE MY TIME WITH THAT MCBORING TV SHOW SHE IS ON.

Stef Wed, Dec 5, 2007 at 12:45 PM EST

I'd rather hear that there was a small part of the movie she disagreed with than to hear that Cuba Gooding Jr. thinks Daddy Day Camp is the hi-light of his career. I don't know that he's actually said that, just an example.

Good for her for saying what she means! I'd love to hear what she now thinks of "My Father, The Hero" with Gerard Depardieu (sp?)

lilkatie79 Wed, Dec 5, 2007 at 12:42 PM EST

In regards to "Knocked Up" - the script may have been read, but consider the final edits which is likely what Katherine is discussing with regards to the "sexist" portrayal - I have to agree with her in some sense.

As far as Grey's is concerned, both her and Dempsey have spoken to the press about their characters' latest entanglements.

kana Wed, Dec 5, 2007 at 12:10 PM EST

i'd respect her alot more if she HADN'T taken the sexist and demeaning role in 'Knocked Up'. Kudos to Anne Hathaway for not talking out both sides of her mouth (although i'm not sure where her decision-making skills were when she signed on for and made 'Havoc'). And thank God for this blog; i thought i was the only person who thought 'Knocked Up' was a total waste. i think i'm more sorry that i spent 2 HOURS with it than Hiegel is for the months she did.

Miklane Wed, Dec 5, 2007 at 12:06 PM EST

She was cool for awhile when she was the spunky support on Grey's Anatomy. Then came Knocked Up, which was a great film in which she was overrated big time as the "next big thing." Everybody else was funnier than she was. Then came the Emmys, where she won when she probably shouldn't have even been nominated in the first place. I now officially do not like her as an actress, because I feel she's getting too much credit for sub par work. Her flappin lips are probably adding fuel to the fire, but I don't really care too much about her offscreen comments/pay crap.

Tyler D Wed, Dec 5, 2007 at 12:02 PM EST

Was her character in Knocked Up really that much of a shrew as Heigl makes her out to be? I thought the movie actually sympathesized with her plight at having to go through a pregnancy with such a ridiculously immature partner. Also, there were a lot of critics that loved Leslie Mann's shrill housewife, so I'm not seeing how the film is as "sexist" as everyone is characterizing to be all of a sudden. Granted Apatow's movies aren't all that concerned with what women are thinking, but I thought the depictions of women were more honest in Knocked Up than many of the other bro-mance comedies we've had lately (Wedding Crashers, anyone?). I mean women aren't always sunshine and roses or tragic and weepy, are they? At least Knocked Up shows something different. As for Grey's, I can't believe it's taken Heigl this long to start complaining about the plots.

Kay Wed, Dec 5, 2007 at 11:54 AM EST

Angela Basset was suppose to be on Monster's Ball before Halle Berry and she turn it down because she did not believe in the script, Eric Lasalle asked the ER writers to rewrite his character so that he sometimes dates black women. Those are what you do if you have problems with scripts not start blabbering after getting the pay check.

trigrrrcut Wed, Dec 5, 2007 at 11:49 AM EST

If Knocked Up is sexist it's probably to the men who are depicted as idiot man children. The potentially "sexist" parts of the female characters was simply a counter point and reaction to the men's behavior.

maya Wed, Dec 5, 2007 at 11:44 AM EST

Quick response to Terri: she's not pimping lip gloss (yet) but she is pimping her own line of scrubs with a "cheeky charm." Because really, who wants a female medical professional who's not cute... My point: she has every right to speak her mind about sexism, and we have every right to call her a total hypocrite.

Terri Wed, Dec 5, 2007 at 11:20 AM EST

Wow it's almost like none of us have complained about a job we've done after we got paid. Hmmm. That's crazy. And she didn't say anything bad about Roswell, right? Whatever. I think that ANYONE, ANYWHERE can speak their mind, its' the power of free speech and Katherine Hepburn did it all the time. I think she comes off more like she doesn't want to get stuck in PR-mode all the time, lose herself and lose her opinions. If she gets less work bc of it, then that's just because she didn't play the game but it seems she cares more about speaking her mind. Guys do it all the time about their work; I find that we're so much more critical of the women. And OFCOURSE there are times when you go into something thinking it's a good idea and then later have 20/20 vision. I think that it's great that she's not pimping lip gloss all the time.

Stef Wed, Dec 5, 2007 at 11:18 AM EST

Also, the first amendment talk, that is completely irrelevant. We're not talking about arresting her for speaking her mind, just like no one's going to arrest us. We're talking about the validity of her comments.

Stef Wed, Dec 5, 2007 at 11:11 AM EST

I know I will defend and love Judd Apatow till the day I die, so to me calling Knocked Up sexist is ridiculous. I honestly didn't think the women were harpy, they were realistic women living in the real world. How can she say that they guys came off as lovable and goofy when the main character was too high to remember his pregnant girlfriend in an earthquake! She's right about Grey's though. Maybe she'll put her money where her mouth is and start writing. Then I'll be impressed with her. Till then, be grateful for Knocked Up, because that's what got you your (undeserved in my opinion) Emmy.

fredric Wed, Dec 5, 2007 at 10:52 AM EST

I think we're forgetting a really important factor - the INTERVIEWER. I'm sure she could have brought up a lot of things in previous interviews, but didn't because she wasn't asked questions about particular things. I think it's clear that she's objective about her work and experiences. It's a refreshing change to the countless number of stars that go on talk show after talk show to tell us how great their obvious piece of crap movie is.

Nose Wed, Dec 5, 2007 at 10:50 AM EST

I really don't care what she says or to whom she says it, but it's hard to take her seriously when she's sitting back, comfortably living off the money and fame that these two roles have brought her. Who even knew who she was before the show? It's not that she should say nothing, but to say that a movie role she had was sexist this long after the fact? Sorry, but I think it's attention-grabbing, and bad form.

aymzer Wed, Dec 5, 2007 at 10:49 AM EST

Anne Hathaway was the original lead in Knocked Up, but had a personal issue with the script...so she backed out. I have total respect for THAT, not saying something months after the paycheck is cashed.

Jizzy Wed, Dec 5, 2007 at 10:23 AM EST

She is a hypocrite. She cannot control her characters arc, but she certainly knew what she was getting into in Knocked Up. How about shut up. Or maybe give 2% of your money back!

j7 Wed, Dec 5, 2007 at 10:21 AM EST

i think she's being a hypocrit and ungrateful and unprofessional. she made money and received her big break from a movie she now so conveniently has a problem with. i'm not saying the movie wasn't a bit sexist but i think it was sexist/stereotypical for both sides pretty equally...but that's neither here nor there.

you can't walk into a movie having already read the script and knowing who your writer/director/co-stars and willingly participate and then cash in that big check and THEN say well i thought it was sexist. that's not courageous...that's opportunistic.

if she has such a problem with her role, maybe she should consider donating her $300,000 she got paid for the movie to a charity specializing in women's rights or a shelter or battered women's center.

booger Wed, Dec 5, 2007 at 10:18 AM EST

I hated knocked up. Yeah, like Ms. Heigl would ever look at someone like Rogan no matter how drunk she was. She is a money w h o r e, and I found her to be very snooty and offensive on the awards show. And what a potty mouth. Not a fan.

maya Wed, Dec 5, 2007 at 10:05 AM EST

Um, Katharine Heigl posed for the cover of Maxim. That isn't "a little sexist?" I agree with what she says, but you can't really climb from D-list to A-list by flashing your ta-tas and climbing on board a sexist film, and then cry foul.

Christa Wed, Dec 5, 2007 at 10:03 AM EST

I love this girl more and more everyday. I love the fact that she's going to talk and speak her mind and not worry about who she's ticking off.

Tina Wed, Dec 5, 2007 at 09:59 AM EST

I don't have a problem with her comments per se but I agree that she just sounds very arrogant. Who cared anything about her before GA? She seems to spit on opportunities that most actresses would kill for.
As for those that hate Gizze if you are actually watching the show you will see that the relationship is pretty much over and the characters got what they deserved(scorn from friends and public embarrassement).

Charlie Wed, Dec 5, 2007 at 09:52 AM EST

I'm not saying that an actor has to love every single role or every single aspect of a role that he/she takes on. But I do think it's messed up to so openly bite the hand that feeds you, and feeds you well. If she had such problems with the Knocked Up script, then why take the part? If she has such problems with her character's direction on Grey's Anatomy, then why not have a private conversation with the creator/writers to work on that? It could be just me, but her comments just sound awful, like she's trying to get all the positives from these roles (including the Emmy and increased asking price for movie roles) while nodding to all the detractors with an "I'm so with you!" wink. It just reeks of trying to play both sides, which is just shady to me.

Wed, Dec 5, 2007 at 09:47 AM EST

Totally commendable! I stopped watching GA, in part because of the George and Izzie debacle, so I agree with Heigl there. I also agree with her statements about Knocked Up. It's refreshing to hear an actress speak her mind instead of regurgitating whatever the studios have told her to say about her various projects.

Yoga_Girl Wed, Dec 5, 2007 at 09:40 AM EST

Since when are any of us tied with brainless allegience to the people who employ us? She's an actress - she's entitled to be frustrated with the character arc someone else created. She's stuck with this dilemma for the length of her contract. Apatow is talented, but he's not infallible. Maybe she'll move into development and production, or even writing if she's not happy with the material she's given. Dempsey also criticizes the writing on Grey's sometimes and no one strings him up. Sexist BS because she's a woman speaking her mind.

MCM Wed, Dec 5, 2007 at 09:25 AM EST

Part of what actors get paid to do is promote their projects. With movies it's during the 1st theatrical runs, and sometimes with the DVD release. Expressing reservations about Knocked Up now seems somewhat OK - many actors will say they know they've not made perfect movies. However, slamming Grey's is out of line at this point. We may all know that Gizzie is a "ratings ploy" but saying so can't sit well with those who are paying her beaucoup bucks, part of which goes to positive promotion. The girl needs to get a filter, a better grasp on how to walk the fine line between being frank and fulfilling your obligations to the people who employ you. BTW to you 1st AMENDMENT thumpers out there - the 1st gives you the right to speak your mind and not be tossed in the hoosegow for it, or otherwise have the government punish you. It DOES NOT give you the right to shoot off your mouth and expect no consequences whatsoever. Civilian to civilian, you get to say what you want, I get to react.

Gretchen Weiners Wed, Dec 5, 2007 at 09:10 AM EST

The more she opens her mouth the more I can't stand her. It comes off as arrogance more than anything else to me. It's like the bad kind of out spoken - I'm better than you and I'm too good for this so I'll say whatever I want. Not ok. And when she corrected the announcer at the Emmy's on the pronunciation of her last name - that was just plain rude!

Jason Wed, Dec 5, 2007 at 09:09 AM EST

It is a sad day when so many people despise a woman for speaking her mind and going slightly off-script. Our obssession with celbrity will be our undoing.

FLGrl Wed, Dec 5, 2007 at 09:01 AM EST

I think most of what comes out of her unfiltered mouth is unprofessional. She annoys me more every time I hear about her.

megan Wed, Dec 5, 2007 at 08:45 AM EST

she's an brat. she's garnered herself just the littlest bit of fame and now she's trying to prove how smart or progressive she is by slamming two of the big projects that got her famous. not only is that ungrateful, it's just sad. also--learn from the mistakes of the people who came before you. if she doesn't stop talking about her wedding and her diet and her choice to not have children people are going to get sick of her really fast. i already am. how about a side order of overexposure to go along with her thanklessness?

GeeMoney Wed, Dec 5, 2007 at 08:28 AM EST

I like the fact that she's outspoken... it's just that somehow or another, everything out of her mouth comes out in a condesending way... and that makes her unlikeable in my book. I'm all about freedom of speech, but I wish she would choose to use that right less often. She's starting to become annoying.

skeve Wed, Dec 5, 2007 at 08:19 AM EST

Lately, she really is coming across as a self-righteous dolt who cannot keep her mouth shut. I used to really like her, but nowI am not so so sure...I'd still do her; I'd just ask her to keep her trap shut.

Sam L Wed, Dec 5, 2007 at 08:10 AM EST

I love the Heigl. She stands up for her friends and says what's on her mind, whether or not it benefits her career. She's awesome, and one of the most beautiful women working in Hollywood today.

Rachel Wed, Dec 5, 2007 at 01:40 AM EST

I really loved Katherine Heigl...until recently. I just can't stand hypocrisy. Why do a movie you're not comfortable with? And if you are 98% happy with the movie, why tell a magazine that is KNOWN to blow little parts of their interviewees stories up into major ordeals about how you thought the movie was "sexist." Most people don't bash something they are 98% happy with to Vanity Fair. It's like telling that big-mouthed ***** from homeroom class that even though your boyfriend is a little sexist, you are 98% happy with him. You just don't do it if you don't want to look unhappy with him. And I'd say 98% is pretty damn happy. Plus, it was a comedy about an unwed pregnant woman who tries to strike up a relationship with a pothead who, basically, has no job. It's not Shakespeare, no matter how hilarious it is. So, let's not define our ideals of feminism by it.

Rachel Wed, Dec 5, 2007 at 01:40 AM EST

I really loved Katherine Heigl...until recently. I just can't stand hypocrisy. Why do a movie you're not comfortable with? And if you are 98% happy with the movie, why tell a magazine that is KNOWN to blow little parts of their interviewees stories up into major ordeals about how you thought the movie was "sexist." Most people don't bash something they are 98% happy with to Vanity Fair. It's like telling that big-mouthed ***** from homeroom class that even though your boyfriend is a little sexist, you are 98% happy with him. You just don't do it if you don't want to look unhappy with him. And I'd say 98% is pretty damn happy. Plus, it was a comedy about an unwed pregnant woman who tries to strike up a relationship with a pothead who, basically, has no job. It's not Shakespeare, no matter how hilarious it is. So, let's not define our ideals of feminism by it.

WH Wed, Dec 5, 2007 at 12:46 AM EST

It's so rare to hear an actress actually say what she thinks. I think it's great. During the whole Isaiah Washington fiasco, she was the only one to really speak up. And, Knocked Up, albeit funny, was a tad sexist. Why the upset over honesty? And for those who say it's best to quit a job where you're not 100% comfortable, good for them-but the rest of us live paycheck to paycheck. You learn to take the good with the bad. I hope she keeps it up.

my opinion Tue, Dec 4, 2007 at 10:24 PM EST

Brian, Vanity Fair wasn't, but other mags and entertainment shows were. Even Entertainment Weekly. She could have said this stuff then.

Brian Tue, Dec 4, 2007 at 10:03 PM EST

"her words certainly come at a convenient time. Why wasn't she calling Knocked Up sexist when it was dominating the box office?"

Um... because Vanity Fair didn't interview her then?

Lene Tue, Dec 4, 2007 at 09:19 PM EST

Refreshing. It's refreshing to hear a famous person have an opinion not vetted by a committee of publicists. And not just because I, too, thought Knocked Up was a tad sexist (and unfunny).

my opinion Tue, Dec 4, 2007 at 09:00 PM EST

Krissy, valid points. I was referring to that big shiny emmy she just won. Up until that point she was speaking out against homophobia, and who doesn't love that? (Except Iasiah). If she said her storyline stunk before getting that nod, these quotes would have hindered her chances. As for Knocked Up, box office is the bigger factor at the end of the day. True, DVD sales are important, but there wouldn't be any if this movie didn't rule the summer like it did.

Krissy Tue, Dec 4, 2007 at 08:57 PM EST

My Opinion, you couldn't be further from the truth!

It is award season RIGHT NOW (and Knocked Up is on DVD as well). She is being considered for Golden Globes for BOTH Greys and Knocked Up. But the producers probably love what she said, because it makes those projects "hot topics", and they get more attention.

I think what she said is fine. She said she was 98% happy with Knocked Up, and I can't fault her for having the same thoughts that I did when I watched it.

my opinion Tue, Dec 4, 2007 at 08:51 PM EST

While normally I would respect her for being outspoken, her words certainly come at a convenient time. Why wasn't she calling Knocked Up sexist when it was dominating the box office? Why not blast her storyline for Grey's when the academy was looking for nominations? Yes she's honest, but only when it's not going to hurt.

MKS Tue, Dec 4, 2007 at 08:46 PM EST

I have to agree with Rich - Heigl is certainly entitled to her own opinion thanks to a little thing called the First Amendment. Since Shonda won't listen to the fans on how wrong Izzie and George together are, than perhaps she'll listen to Heigl, who is perfectly qualified to testify on that.

Elle Tue, Dec 4, 2007 at 08:45 PM EST

I appreciate people who are honest, but Ms. Heigl's honesty about "Knocked Up" only shows she will do something she doesn't respect for money (I mean, she hopefully read the script and saw other Apatow work before starting the movie, so she knew what it was about). And if she will do things she doesn't respect for a nice payday, then I don't respect her.

FatherOfThreeGirls Tue, Dec 4, 2007 at 08:28 PM EST

y'all need to read the article.
http://www.vanityfair.com/services/presscenter/pressrelease/katherine_heigl200801
rich (#6 from the bottom) says it best.
i say any and all of you nay-sayers would benefit from having Hiegl as a friend, colleague, sister, daughter, aunt or parent. get a grip - she embodies girl power.

TiaMria Tue, Dec 4, 2007 at 07:59 PM EST

I give her credit for speaking her mind. I don't know anyone who likes Gizzy, so it's nice to know she feels the same. Now if she can only convince Shonda to make it stop, then I'd really be a fan.

Monica Tue, Dec 4, 2007 at 07:59 PM EST

People are overreacting, mmm, a lot. First of all, if she said she was mostly (98%) happy with the film, how is it selling out her principles? Thinking about it more as it relates to normal people, how often does a job opportunity come by that you're completely, 100% in love with? Especially one that promises to catapult you to an entirely new level in your career? Sometimes, people have to make tough decisions. At least she's not being fake about it. I'm glad that someone in Hollywood is willing to speak their mind from time to time, even if they come off too strong. (I have no place to comment on Grey's, since I don't watch that show, though.(

Jason Tue, Dec 4, 2007 at 07:50 PM EST

This is refreshing. I just read an interview with John Cusack about how he has only made 7 good movies (maybe I have the number wrong). To pretend that everything you do as an actor is perfect is just plain stupid. I'm so tired of talking heads and shows like Entertainment Tonight. And she's right, Knocked Up is sexist.

Kris Tue, Dec 4, 2007 at 07:47 PM EST

Amen, Sister Friend!

JMJ Tue, Dec 4, 2007 at 07:46 PM EST

You know what I did when I didn't like my job? I quit. Why be a whore if you don't have to be? And yes, I just called Ms Heigl a whore. She may not be selling her va-jay-jay for money, but selling-out your principles is the same thing. Worse, actually. At least hookers aren't hypocrites.

Katie Tue, Dec 4, 2007 at 07:14 PM EST

Heck yeah to commendable! I like people who are brave enough to be honest. The Izzy/Denny storyline was amazing and what they've done to the character of Izzy now is bs. I like that Heigl has a problem with Izzy cheating with a married man and what consequences that had on his wife. Good for her!

Hmmm Tue, Dec 4, 2007 at 07:10 PM EST

ITA @ Rich. I think this was blown out of proportion yesterday, and people are realizing that there is some truth to what Heigl is saying. Not to mention no job is perfect. I love my job, but there are aspects I contantly criticize all the time. We all do jobs for money. At least that is one of the reasons. I have a job, and there isn't things I fully support in it. It's just how life is, but I rather have honesty than BS lines.

KingLouieXVIII Tue, Dec 4, 2007 at 06:49 PM EST

I like Katherine as well. She seems like a smart, confident woman--a breath of fresh air in a Hollywood littered with Britney's and Lindsay's. People are definitely overreacting to her comments. She is only an actress, so it's impossible for her to have a say in every single aspect of the production. That doesn't mean she's being ungrateful. If anything, she's coming off as objective. People just need to chill.

rachel Tue, Dec 4, 2007 at 06:25 PM EST

Well said Rich. Since when are celebrities expected to act like politicians - every word spoken in public must be calculated and publicist approved. At least she's not complete fluff.

nOva Tue, Dec 4, 2007 at 06:24 PM EST

She said she was 98% happy with that film. I think that outweighs the 2% people are giving her grief over. And I don't even like her.

Rich Tue, Dec 4, 2007 at 06:10 PM EST

I think people are completely over reacting to her comments. Comments she was entitled to make and which had a fair amount of validity. She wasn't slamming either of the projects just expressing her thoughts about certain elements she did not like. How is it any different to you or I saying talking about parts of our job we are not particularly fond of. The difference is she speaks the truth, she is honest and down to earth. She doesn't hide behind a publicists and isn't some brain dead bimbo who doesn't have any of her own thoughts. Katherine is a breath of fresh hair, a wonderful actress and a beautiful woman. She is also a really sweet gal and an honest person. She is the real deal.

Tue, Dec 4, 2007 at 06:06 PM EST

She's Class-A retarded. Talk about biting the hand that feeds. Outspoken -- yes, but also a wee bit of a hypoctrite.

SJK Tue, Dec 4, 2007 at 06:05 PM EST

but I do agree that at least she's willing to say more than "that's hot." i'm all for a little bit of honesty in this PR driven industry.

Chris Tue, Dec 4, 2007 at 06:04 PM EST

She is hot, so she can say whatever she wants as far as I'm concerned.

SJK Tue, Dec 4, 2007 at 06:02 PM EST

exactly. the thing that's so grating about her is that apparently it didn't seem so sexist when she took the big fat paycheck for it. and to me the movie paints the male characters as an adolescent man-child, and the women as ones who are willing to be realistic, responsible and make the hard decisions.

Stephen Tue, Dec 4, 2007 at 05:55 PM EST

I guess the only question I have is why work on projects she doesn't fully support? Oh yeah. Money.