Not for your Emmy consideration: Katherine Heigl

mowgli69 Mon, Jul 7, 2008 at 07:57 PM EST

why would she get fired because she doesn't want an emmy nomination? that is stupid and makes no sense. and what if she is just self-aware and knows that sandra oh and chandra wilson and even sara ramirez (all minorities) did stronger work and doesn't want them to miss out on a nomination due to some weird racial/i know the white girl's name because she has done movies sort of thing. just sayin.

Sera Mon, Jun 16, 2008 at 10:18 AM EST

Oh give her a break, Grey's sucks and she knows it sucks. Maybe the writer's will get off their butts now and write some decent material. I watched the first season, but the second was so boring I quit watching and started watching this one, but how lame can it get?

drella66 Mon, Jun 16, 2008 at 08:59 AM EST

She didnt deserve the Emmy she won last year, either!

She is over estimating her worth and career, she did the same thing last season when she made public all the details of her contract negotiations-and holding out for more money-I hope for her a post-show career as illustrious as David Caruso's!!!

Joe from NYC Sat, Jun 14, 2008 at 10:49 AM EST

It's been two days since this Popwatch entry was posted and she still hasn't been fired yet? Come on, people, where are your priorities?! Fire her already!

AinslyB Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 08:42 PM EST

The only project she has bagged on is this one. She is clearly stating that the writing is crap and she has every right to because frankly…the writing is crap. It has gone significantly down hill in the last couple of seasons. The whole Knocked Up thing wasn’t even taken seriously by Judd Apatow. He merely shrugged his shoulders and went “meh” she IS a commodity like all actress and actors and has established a fan base. She has every right to state something like this. This should be a wakeup call for those writers who have let the show slip significantly in the past rather than say something along the lines of “You hurt my feelings wah wah wah.” it’s the writers job to make a good show.

Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 07:55 PM EST

Katherine, get over yourself already and show some grace!!!

Dillon Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 04:05 PM EST

Ahh i think the press is being two-faced as well. She didn't totally dog Knocked-up. SHe said it was a good experience. Now this, most critics agreed with her at the beginning of the season when the writers made her save a deer. Seriously? Serioiusly? A deer? I think she is just honest, outspoken, and missunderstood! I also think she is brilliant at getting publicity for herself.

GeeMoney Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 12:11 PM EST

The reason why TV shows make actors sign 7 year or so contracts is because of people like Katherine Heigl and George Clooney, who all of a sudden become popular, which makes the show even more popular, so they can't leave and make the ratings decline as a result. Shoot, even Eva Longoria was trying to get out of her contract (because she apparently thinks she can act). If I were Katherine, I would just finish out my contract and make movies on the side. It's not the worst thing in the world to have two jobs! Besides, she's young and has the energy.

Megan Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 11:24 AM EST

Katherine - Get Over Yourself! It is not all about you, this is weak. You are not a judge, you are one cast member of many. I am completely bothered by your self admiration, it's not appealing.

Jamie Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 11:08 AM EST

Oh yeah, last thing..

Stop calling her names because she spoke up... This is her career and the show she works on that they are submarining - she has the right to speak out and say so!

Jamie Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 11:06 AM EST

I TOTALLY agree with her! The story lines for the show keep getting stranger and stranger... She falls in love with a man who is valued at multi-millions of dollars - only to have the check posted to the refrigerator and then give the money to create a medical clinic??? SERIOUSLY!... Then the whole George/Izzie thing... SERIOUSLY??? Then the whole deer thing...SERIOUSLY???

There have been so many screwy storylines involving her character and the others... I say FIRE THE WRITERS and get new ones!! Make them watch season 1 over and over again til they understand why we first liked the show in the beginning... STOP all the SHOWS with agendas and get back to the story!!!

My 2 cents.. I say "bravo" to Heigl and Dempsey and whoever else speaks up to say this is a mess of a story!

jaime Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 10:59 AM EST

I agree with her 100% her story lines were horrible this whole season from deer to sitting with carev at the finale. . .im glad she did withdraw her name the material was sucked. As far as acting she has been more of a hit on screen then Jen Aniston I think KH has potential to be a bigger movie star! I have loved her since her Rosswell days. . .you go GURL!

Kat Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 10:19 AM EST

Where to begin with these comments??

First, there is her assumption that even with the "weak material", she would still get nominated because she is THAT awesome.

Then, we have the "the writing for me was so bad, that a nomination for me would TAINT the Emmys". I mean, really? I'll agree that the Izzy/George story didn't work, but she is talking like it sunk to the level of "According to Jim".

I hope Grey's fires this ungrateful witch.

agentc Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 09:37 AM EST

She's hot.

tcrab Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 09:29 AM EST

The writers should give her mediocre plotlines until her contract runs out, just out of spite. She should be grateful that she has a job...she's never going to be an Oscar worthy actress anyway.

Cicidee Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 08:46 AM EST

No matter how truthful the reasoning behind removing herself Emmy consideration may be there is something called tact and good judgement that Ms. Hiegel should've exercised in her comments. The first half season her character did have some mediocre material but the last few episodes the character and actress found their rhythm again. If she really wants out of her contract, I think the producers need to grant her wish. Soap operas always let actors out multi year contracts if the character or story-line isn't working. Grey's is essentially a soap and the producers need to find a way to write her out. Besides Izzie hasn't been that interesting anyway since Denny.

Rach Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 08:40 AM EST

Um, Katherine?...not everyone can be front-burner all the time. That's why your character is in the "supporting" category. Get over yourself already.

Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 08:39 AM EST

Heigl is absolutely graceless, but she's right, her role in Grey's this season was far from meaty.

Alli Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 08:35 AM EST

Her not submitting herself for an Emmy nomination and her reasoning behind it isn't harsh, BUT telling the world about them is. It really does seem that she wants to be off the show, because being on honest in this case hasn't endeared her to audiences. Not only is she becoming unlikeable to us, she is also coming off as critical and difficult to work with. The combo could very well kill her career.

jes Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 08:34 AM EST

But then again...I was never "under" Ms. Heigl.

jes Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 08:31 AM EST

I definitely think it's possible to be a strong, outspoken woman...and still be tactful!! I am sooooo over Ms. Heigl.

Thataboy Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 08:27 AM EST

Her comments may come off as obnoxious, and she very well may be obnoxious, but her statement is COMPLETELY TRUE.

The writers wrote her POORLY -- they gave her awful storylines and a different "character" each week. I assumed they were doing it on purpose because they hated her. Maybe the producers/writers should not be so surprised she is speaking out about it. TV reviewers noticed, EW TV Watch noticed, EVERYONE noticed that Izzie had become shrill, insane, unrecognizable, and unwatchable. I'm not going to blame her acting on this one -- she was given a pile of dog crap, and she didn't spray some perfume on it and sell it as potpourri.

I'm glad the commenters here are noticing the press being two-faced. They LOATHED the writing of her character all year, but a woman has the gall to say it, and she is evil? Maybe she is a grade-A witch, I don't know her, but call a spade a spade... she was given hideously bad material. The writers should write her well or kill her off. Choose.

Joe from NYC Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 08:24 AM EST

Waa-waaa-waaa!!! Poor big-boobed mediocre histrionic actress!!! Go back doing extremely awful made-for-cable movies on the Sci-Fi Channel. (By the way, did she even read the script for Knocked-Up before signing on for the role? Or did some producer hold a knife to her loved one's throat unless she agreed?)

cranky Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 07:36 AM EST

Crybaby.

orville Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 06:39 AM EST

You know, I used to like her a lot, but she's been developing a disturbing habit of biting the hand that feeds her. This and bad-mouthing "Knocked Up" after it had garnered her so much acclaim and success....she's the one who needs to learn how to "Just not speak in public ever" like how she blasted Isaiah Washington. Have you noticed how her co-stars don't come to *her* defense when her mouth gets her into trouble?

Alex Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 06:36 AM EST

Thank heavens Heigl is such a big-headed fool. This should hopefully open up the arena for more deserving actresses to FINALLY be recognized. So if, as I've read elsewhere, Connie Britton has entered in the supporting category for Friday Night Lights, then Bring It!!

M Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 06:16 AM EST

Attention producers: hire this woman if you want her to bad-mouth you and your production after she takes the money and runs.

Nix Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 04:54 AM EST

I know, I know: Izzie falls down an empty elevator shaft, but SURVIVES through the heroic efforts of everybody, just long enough to say goodbye to George and have a white tunnel moment with Papa Winchester, just as she's fed some sort of poison by a heretofore nice character who suddenly is a serial killler! can i haz netwurk moni nowz?

langa Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 04:19 AM EST

How dare she!!! She has a job she should complain! She wants better things for herself and that is selfish and ungrateful that her storyline has been a bad joke and she recognises it!! (yes sarcasm)

Thomas R Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 03:43 AM EST

"Heigl shouldn't have won the Emmy last year."

I agree. She is not a bad actress. She does have a certain charm and appeal, a bit like Grace Kelly. (Well not really, but I can't think of a good analogy) However she's certainly not the best actress on Grey's. The times they tried to do "meatier" work for her she just came off a bit crazy. Oh is a much better actress as is Wilson.

As for her decision I don't have a problem with it per se. Her character has almost gone through character assassination and she didn't do anything worth nominating. Also if she wants to leave I can't blame her.

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Celimene Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 02:03 AM EST

I'm on Team Heigl for this one. The quality of the material given to her was borderline insulting, and it's a miracle that she succeeded as well as she did with it. Compare the Denny storyline to resurrecting a deer. Um, yeah.

She knows that the Emmy Awards tend to nominate the same person over and over (Kelsey Grammar), so I think this is actually a borderline altruistic move. It does have elements of a power play, telling Grey's staff to give her higher quality scripts or let her bugger off - but at the end of the day, I think it was the right thing to do.

snee Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 11:14 PM EST

she's a whiny, ungrateful brat and i don't like seeing her face anymore. let her off the show. i won't be going to see her in movies. <--snee being outspoken.

SH Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 10:53 PM EST

Hell yeah! If Dempsey started to throw the writers under the bus, everyone would be just as mad at his ungratefulness. Like Dempsey, she was plucked from obscurity (in his case though he was plucked back from). For her to say this is a slap in the face to the writers that got her noticed from the Denny storyline. While admittedly the writers have been sucking lately, she needs to air her grievances internally.

Angela Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 10:22 PM EST

Heigl shouldn't have won the Emmy last year. Her melodrama histrionics have always been the worst thing about Grey's, and it's unfortunate that she won over her far more deserving castmates Sandra Oh and Chandra Wilson.

As for this year, yeah, her storyline sucked. But a good actress would have SOLD IT and been able to do something to make it work. Good actors can rise above mediocre material. That Heigl is incapable of that simply proves how unworthy she is of awards. Frankly, I don't think she would have been nominated this year because she sucked it up so bad. I don't think she sees it as her failing (and it IS her failing as an actress), but she's savvy enough publicity wise to realise a nom wasn't coming her way and it'd look bad for the image she's cultivated. So she withdraws her name and says the material was poor, thus putting the blame on others and in this way her lack of nomination is on her terms, instead of it being for the real reason: she doesn't deserve it.

Ben Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 09:51 PM EST

If this is Heigl's attempt to get kicked off the show, she better try gay-bashing instead as that seems to work. The producers should punish her for the duration of her contract and turn her character into a toothless cleaning lady with no speaking lines.

To EM Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 09:07 PM EST

You cannot blame Lauren Graham never being nominated because the women of SATC kept winning since Sarah Jessica Parker (leading actress) and Cynthia Nixon (supporting actress) only won once each.

elizabeth Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 08:51 PM EST

I'm with Fredric on this one. I was just going to say pretty much the same thing and then I read your comment.
And I know this song has been sung before, but if it were a man (like Patrick Dempsey) saying what Katherine Heigl said would we be paying this much attention to it? Give her a break already.

Murderpuss Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 08:49 PM EST

Katherine Heigl is an annoying, ungrateful ***ch. Knocked Up was a success mostly because of Judd Apatow and Seth Rogan, but now she seems to think she's the second coming of Julia Roberts. If she left Grey's Anatomy I'd be MORE likely to start watching it again.

Raven_Moon Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 08:22 PM EST

I don't know. On one hand, I agree with her. Izzie's storyline, up until the seanson finale, kinda sucked this year. On the other hand, I think she is getting a little big-headed & may be trying to get out of her Grey's contract to go be in movies.

paula Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 07:46 PM EST

Well, I would hate to see Izzie go (I love her character) but if they do so, I hope that they bring denny back for that ep... Her character could die and be reunited with denny. It's just that George and Izzie sucks.

ilana Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 07:45 PM EST

I think that the "informant guy" of GA is wrong. One thing is that the production of the shows is trying to get her more time to work in movies, but that just not justify the crappy story line.

emma Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 07:41 PM EST

I just started this year to watch GA (the whole 4 seasons) and Heigl is right, her character was really crappy this year, all the people that watch the show knows that, and actually when she tells her opinion, everyone thinks that she's ungrateful. Well I think she`s telling the truth. An even she was supporting the writters in the strike, so I don`t think she is against the writters like a lot of you said

Joe from NYC Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 07:34 PM EST

Gimme a "C"! "C"! Gimme a "U"! "U"! Gimme an "N"! "N"! And gimme a "T"! "T"! And what does it spell?!?!? KATHERINE HEIGL!!!

Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 07:25 PM EST

This chick REALLY needs to learn to shut her mouth. She's already gotten a reputation for being lippy & difficult, and now she's set to (once again) bite the hands that feed her. I don't know what kind of career she thinks she has or will have, but she's going to find herself blacklisted as quickly as it takes to make one of her bad cookie-cutter romantic comedies.

Alex Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 07:25 PM EST

"But if they are gonna feed her stories like bring a dead deer back to life - can you blame her?"

Yes, you can. Because she should just quit, instead of doing this passive-aggressive nonsense.

Alex Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 07:09 PM EST

I find her comments very refreshing but at the same time insulting to the other actresses competing. It's like saying "ya, you might be nominated, only because I withdrew my name."

Katy Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 07:01 PM EST

The thing I've always loved about Heigl is that she speaks off the cuff--often to her own detriment, but regardless, it's refreshing to have someone in Hollywood who's not reading off her publicist's scripted placards.

That said, I think it was a slight to her writers and to Rhimes. But if the girl feels that way...

Crystal Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 06:57 PM EST

Eh. I love Katie, but she should've just said she took her name out of contention and not given a reason. I mean, she's still on the show and it probably has some of the same writers, so it doesn't seem like a smart move to say they suck.

I do think she is a smart person, so who knows, perhaps it was an intentional chess move.

QueenC Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 06:36 PM EST

Interesting how more of the comments here on PopWatch are siding with Katherine, while the comments on the Headlines section are completely against her... I don't know what that means, I just found it interesting.

fredric Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 06:33 PM EST

Many of the actors on Grey's have made negative remarks about the recent writing on the show (in Entertainment Weekly even!). I don't even find her remarks as negative as others I've read from other actors. I find it interesting that Patrick Dempsey can express his own disappointment in where they've taken Meredith and Derek, but when Heigl mentions her own disappointment, she's raked through the mud. Sure, she could stand to keep her lips sealed more, but it's not like she's the only one making the remarks.

Chloe Q Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 05:53 PM EST

First of all, Katherine did have some very good material in the second half of the season, especially in the finale. But that aside - the Emmy Award she would have been up for is for ACTING, not for the quality of the material. I don't think that Heigl has a "selfless" bone in her body. This is clearly a jab at the writers - and especially considering how accommodating the show has been to her filming schedule, her remarks are very tasteless indeed. Completely unnecessary. What bothers me the most is that she's trying to present herself as if she's being altruistic, when she so clearly is not.

Joey Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 05:42 PM EST

I hope the writers have her character fall down an elevator shaft! Didn't work for my career but maybe it will do her some good!

monica Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 05:08 PM EST

i loved Izzie last season with her Denny storyline, but she's right. She hasn't been given much to work with this season and I would much rather give the award to Christina (Sandra Oh). However, she can't expect--if she is expecting--to have the spotlight all the time. There are like 10-15 main characters. ask for a spinoff or just deal. besides, i think she'll be in the spotlight more next season since her feelings for alex are bound to start emerging.

Ruby Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 04:56 PM EST

Yeah I agree with Ceballos and Mike M. I mean, I'm all for being outspoken and honest, but there is a way to be political. She should be grateful, GA did put her on the map no matter how sucky the material she was given this year. And Knocked Up is the reason we even know her name on this post, no matter how "male chauvinistic or how negatively women were portrayed" (which is such crap, as a woman there are many realisms in that movie about woman).

Sally Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 04:36 PM EST

I stopped watching Grey's seasons ago, esp. when George and Izzie started to hookup or was it after George slept with Meredith? anyway it had to do with George, who's an outward homosexual, playing a heterosexual sexy man -- how uncomfortable can that be for him? The show was titled "Grey's Anatomy" and it started out with Meredith with a sub-plot about her mother. Meredith should be the main character and the main stories should put her in the center. It lost its direction IMO.

Snsetblaze Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 04:36 PM EST

Agree entirely with Ann and Ceballos. In addition, she was still given better material than Sandra Oh this year post Isaih Washington and to some extent Sara Ramirez. The only female actually given great material was Chandra Wilson.

junior Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 04:34 PM EST

It's called "working the system" and everyone here getting riled up about it is part of her (and her publicists') plan.

kristen Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 04:31 PM EST

I'm all for her being outspoken and saying that the writing last year was crap. But she (and other people) seem to be confusing writing and acting. Bad writing doesn't make you a bad actress any more than good writing will make you a good actress.

The problem I have is with her saying that she withdrew her name so that she wouldn't deprive another deserving actress. How nice of her to assume that even if she didn't deserve a nomination she would still receive one.

I guess somewhere on the final list of Emmy noms this year will be at least one actress who shouldn't be proud of her own accomplishments - she should just be groveling at Katherine Heigl's feet.

Cassie Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 04:26 PM EST

There are plenty of actors out there that are displeased with their storylines and material but they refrain from publicly insulting the television series that makes them famous and gives them a paycheck. Between this and slapping Knocked Up in the face, I think she needs to start being very careful. Right now, she looks very ungrateful. I also get the sense that she wants out. She has a huge romantic comedy career in front of her even though 27 Dress was only mediocre. But the fact that she came out and said what she said is making me not like her.

Mike M. Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 04:25 PM EST

Give me a break. "My role stinks but the Academy isn't smart enough to see that. I have to protect them from themselves because they'll have to give it to me if I enter."

Get over yourself!

EM Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 04:22 PM EST

I thought that the GA writers were spread thin this year with Private Practice. The characters were given good material post writers' strike.
As far as KH is concerned, kudos for her. If there were more of actors like her to defer nomination because they feel that someone else is more worthy, people like Lauren Graham could've gotten nominated for an Emmy instead of multiple winnings for the SATC girls.

EM Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 04:22 PM EST

I thought that the GA writers were spread thin this year with Private Practice. The characters were given good material post writers' strike.
As far as KH is concerned, kudos for her. If there were more of actors like her to defer nomination because they feel that someone else is more worthy, people like Lauren Graham could've gotten nominated for an Emmy instead of multiple winnings for the SATC girls.

Sara S. Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 04:16 PM EST

It p*sses me off as a Grey's Anatomy fan, but I think she's an outspoken, strong woman, and to be honest, they DID give her character the shaft this year.

Jenn Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 04:10 PM EST

Sounds like someone's getting a little too big for her britches. I like how she basically puts the blame on the writers (who were part of the whole team accomodating her for her sudden busy film schdule) for her suck performance this season.

Gabe Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 04:02 PM EST

If her withdrawal means amazing actresses like Mary McDonnell or Connie Britton may have the remotest chance of possibly getting nominated, I say thanks.

Ceballos Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 03:46 PM EST

Anna's exactly right-

There was a way for Heigl to say her work on the show wasn't up to par this year WITHOUT throwing the writers under the bus. Or at the very least without ONLY blaming "the material she was given" and not mentioning anything about her irritatingly wild overacting on the show.

I'll always applaud someone who is outspoken, but it'd be nice if she had been fair in this instance and taken some of the responsibility for her "subpar" year.

DanOregon Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 03:44 PM EST

First Judd Apatow, now Shonda Rhimes, damn! I didn't even know who this person was before those two gave her a shot.
Gratitude much?

Leigh Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 03:39 PM EST

Look, it's not like she made a big deal. Her name wasn't on the Emmy ballot and, when asked as to the reason, she gave an honest answer. In an age of PR spin and obvious lies it's nice to have someone who just kinda says what s/he thinks or feels. It's not ego. She's not wrong. The material written for Izzy last year was crappy, even Shonda has practically admitted it. Had Heigl said something other than what she said in all liklihood she would have been lambasted as being evasive. And if there's one thing Katherine Heigl isn't, it's evasive.

Anna Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 03:30 PM EST

"I'm pretty sure the actors who want to be considered for a nomination have to submit the footage they consider Emmy worthy themselves. If she doesn't think any of her perfomances are worthy, she's right to not submit any."

That would be fine if that's what she had said. What she said was that the material she was given wasn't up to par (indicating it was the writers' fault). She said nothing about her own performance.

Bethann Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 03:23 PM EST

It would've been noble had she simply stated that she didn't feel her work was up to a nomination this year. But by saying that she "did not feel (she was given material worthy...", she sounds like she wants out and since they won't let her out of her contract, she's attempting to piss the powers that be off. I was annoyed when I saw this today. I like her, I like Izzy, but she is really getting a gigantic head. It only takes one bad choice and the roles dry up. We'll wait to see what that choice is...

KG Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 03:18 PM EST

my vote is "a clear attempt to piss off the Grey's producers so they'll send her far, far away"

she's always been outspoken and self-righteous. and now she's been getting lead roles in movies.

and i agree that she keeps biting that hand that feeds her.

Kiki Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 02:55 PM EST

Kudos to her! Why should she take up a spot if she feels that she didn't do "Emmy Work", and from what I heard (since I don't watch the show) this year's GA wasn't that great to begin with.

Sarah Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 02:39 PM EST

It just bugs me that she keeps biting the hand that feeds and nurtured her. I agree, she doesn't deserve an Emmy this year. I don't care that she didn't submit her name. But I care that after pissing all over "Knocked Up" in Vanity Fair, she's now passive agressively pissing on the writers for Grey's. No one would care anything about her if it wasn't for these parts, and I don't think it would kill her to learn how to be humble and grateful for her opportunities.

meg Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 02:35 PM EST

I never want to watch Greys, but I do like her movies, so I hope whether she wants to or not she gets out of Greys eventually.

coco Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 02:34 PM EST

I feel sorry for Ms. Shonda and her team for having to deal with these unwelcomed words from KH. Blaming the material is a huge offense to the team that lead her to an Emmy win last year. Sounds like a diva and self-adsorbed actress. I like her a lot but she just managed to change my opinion.

Leah Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 02:31 PM EST

I don't find her "outspokenness" to be refreshing or appropriate. This isn't the first time she's criticized a project in which she's made the choice to participate. If she doesn't like the characters she's playing, why doesn't she stop playing them? I don't have time for "stars" that are given massive amounts of money to act a role and then believe they have the right to complain about it.

pirate Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 02:27 PM EST

I kinda agree w/ Katherine, yes this season of G.A. was crap, especially Katherine's storylines(e.g. the deer episode). Some of the blame could go to Shonda's exec. duties on both Grey's and Private Practice, and some on the Writer's Strike-shortening the season, allowing less time to fully develop great story arcs. On the other hand, I disagree wholeheartedly w/ how Katherine said these comments. Bottom line, Katherine Heigl isn't going anywhere...

Al Fredo Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 02:23 PM EST

Wow; a lot of hostility for a pretty benign issue. As MsDaisy said, all she did was respond to a question. I don't understand the comment about speculating that this is a ploy to get out of her contract; there has been considerable press in the past of this very point. I don't Heigl has been very ambiguous in her desires.

Amy Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 02:17 PM EST

Good for her. This is a gutsy move and I love that Katie doesn't play by the rules.

newshound23 Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 02:10 PM EST

Her talent doesn't live up to her ego. That's for sure.

B Ro Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 01:58 PM EST

It just came off as a little passive aggressive. She should have been just said "Look, I hated how they wrote the character, it was total crap" or "I'm waiting for my contract to expire so I can go do movies." THAT would have been a ballsy move.

ATC Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 01:55 PM EST

I've never seen a second of Grey's Anatomy but she seems to have a fine career in romcoms. Why would she want to continue on TV?

Liddy Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 01:45 PM EST

I've never watched GA, and I could care less about whats-her-face, but I gotta give the girl props for saying that the material was crap this year. Are any of the writers of "House" paying attention? Katie? David? Anyone? Bueller?

Ceballos Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 01:19 PM EST

Also, is there any way she could convince the higher ups at "Grey's" to remove the show from consideration for "Best Drama" and make way for "The Wire", "FNL", "Battlestar", "Tell Me You Love Me" or anything else really.

Oh, who am I kidding? I should already start picking out a spot on a wall for me to punch when the nominations are announced and "Grey's" gets its token nom for "Best Drama Series".

Scott Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 01:19 PM EST

DALTON WHERE ARE YOU????????

Snarf Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 01:18 PM EST

Survey says "C" - Although I have to give her credit for speaking her mind and not conforming to the usual politically expediant trite answers people in her position often give.

Patty Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 01:17 PM EST

Please don't turn this non-story into a Katherine Heigl-athon. She just got off the radar, please, please don't put her back on! Last summer she was everywhere, let's not have a repeat of that. I get it, she's pretty and an average actress, she is not the second coming of Jesus.

Portia Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 01:14 PM EST

I'm pretty sure the actors who want to be considered for a nomination have to submit the footage they consider Emmy worthy themselves. If she doesn't think any of her perfomances are worthy, she's right to not submit any. I don't think not submitting yourself for an award is in any way indicative of an ego problem. For her to do the opposite and say, "well, my character was awful this year but you should give me an Emmy anyway because I won last year"...well, THAT would be an ego problem. So lighten up Kana! (I always hated awards that you had to nominate yourself for. How icky.)

Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 01:10 PM EST

I don't know; if I was her, I'd be pretty annoyed with the crap they saddled her with (I shudder at Gizzie) and I don't think GA was as good as it was in the first season and SO MANY people were saying about how the characters weren't at all the way they were the first season. I mean, your public perception can often be based on the way your character is written and if I was KH I'd be like--umm, this is getting ridiculous. So yeah, she's not out of line, and I think good for her for being outspoken. I like her and her big mouth and she's not rude about it she's more like--she's just not pandering. I can get behind that.

MsDaisy Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 01:03 PM EST

Well, it's not like she called a big press conference to explain why she wasn't putting her work into contention for an Emmy this year, she explained in response to a question. So I'll give her some props there. I still not like her character and I don't think she's that great an actress either. She is pretty though.

Rose Tyler Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 01:01 PM EST

She's right. Her material was crap. If she took this up with the writers and they didn't listen I say she has every right to do and say what she did. However, if this is her way of telling them it's more than a little unprofessional. My guess is that she tried and they didn't listen so this was her answer to that.

majigail Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 12:59 PM EST

She's right. Her material wasn't very good this year, certainly not Emmy worthy. If anyone from that cast deserves a nod, it's Sara Ramierez.

kana Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 12:54 PM EST

Regardless of whether it's a ploy to be written off, HER EGO IS OUT OF CONTROL. i can't believe how presumptuous she is. If the material was so awful (umm, rude to writers much?) then she shouldn't be concerned about getting a nomination. But she apparently feels like the academy would be blind to a poor performance and nominate her anyway because....she's so pretty? she may be the next Meg Ryan? (nothing to hoot about in and of itself, Kath) So SHE needs to educate THEM on what's good and bad tv and in so doing, pave the way for the poor gals who normally cower in her critical shadow. Give me a break! Everytime she opens her mouth something bratty comes out. i'm glad i don't have to worry about her taking an Emmy someone else deserved. Hopefully Shonda kicks her out of Grey's and everyone else is too annoyed by her (as Judd Apatow should be) to cast her.

jmiklane Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 12:50 PM EST

I have no issues with Katherine Heigl. She doesn't bother me that's she's outspoken. I just think she's an overrated actress.
She should have done this last year, when she shouldn't have been nominated... much less WON!
If she wants off the show, no problem. If she did this as a publicity stunt, OK... other actors have done worse. The long and short of it is that she won't be nominated, and somebody better (hopefully) will be!

GingerCat Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 12:45 PM EST

Well, she's obviously trying to make it clear that she doesn't like the way her character was written this year. I don't know if that means she wants out, or just wants the show to give her better material. But apparently she had to fight to get a raise last year, so I wouldn't blame her if she'd soured on the show altogether.
I know some people don't like how outspoken she is, but I do! She hasn't said anything that bad, and if a male actor said the same things no one would hold it against him--in fact, they'd probably take his side. Good for her for rocking the boat a little.

QueenC Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 12:44 PM EST

Yeah, I don't think it really matters why she did it. What she said is true - the material doesn't deserve consideration.

MarkAndres Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 12:43 PM EST

I think the press are being very two faced. They blast the Grey's writing and Izzies storylines all season then when Heigl modestly withdraws her name for consideration (she probably had a good chance for shortlist or even another nom) they slate her for agreeing with them! She may well want out of the show, she may not. But if they are gonna feed her stories like bring a dead deer back to life - can you blame her? Especially when she has about 4 movie projects lined up each paying more than she makes on Grey's in a year. I think she was just being honest and truthful - she didnt feel she had the material. Heigl tells it like it is. It is refreshing in Hollywood and people just can't handle it.

Ceballos Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 12:39 PM EST

That's interesting, I never considered that she might be doing this to get off the show, though it makes perfect sense.

I'm not a "Grey's" fan, but, after a minor war between me and my girlfriend I watch it with her and am only allowed to complain and or roll my eyes up to five times per episode.

That being said, I like Katherine Heigl, but I HATE her work on the show. I think she's been wildly overacting for the past couple of years including this one and I can't stand Izzie. It's a joke that she won last year, since I'd barely even put her in the top 5 Best Supporting Actresses on her OWN SHOW (Oh, Wilson, Ramirez, Brooke Smith are better)

So I don't really care why she withdrew her name from Emmy consideration. I'm just glad to see she won't be taking up a spot that could be occupied by a more deserving actress.