More Katherine Heigl Scandal

Monday, June 16, 2008

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Remember when I mentioned that Katherine Heigl took her name out of the running for the Emmy Awards this year? She said that she didn’t feel she was “given the material this season to warrant an Emmy nomination.” I believe I mentioned that this wasn’t going to go over well and it hasn’t. Today the New York Magazine has an open letter to Katherine. Here’s a bit of it:

And now you’ve started a fight with the writers of Grey’s Anatomy. Their feelings are hurt, Katie: “It’s an ungrateful slap in the face,” one show insider told EW. You actually won the Emmy for supporting actress last year, which was really so lovely for you. So why, this year, are you so sure your material doesn’t even warrant a nomination? Let’s think.

Okay, Heigl, we agree that Izzie’s story lines have become increasingly marginal and unbelievable. Lately, everyone on the show seems to think that Izzie’s completely irritating. So do we! We actually groan aloud when your perky face appears onscreen! There’s a theory we have about this, Katherine, so listen closely. Have you ever thought that maybe the writers are incorporating your own personality into that of your character? Because we read a lot of women’s magazine and gossip sites, and we think we kind of know you at this point. And guess what? You’re totally annoying and self-righteous, just like Izzie!

Now I have to mention here that for the lest few seasons, she’s been the greatest thing on that show for me. Sure the highlight was when she stripped to her bra and panties in the locker room to prove a point about her body, but never mind that for a second. I too thought she was really annoying this season. I want the really sexy, Izzie of the first couple season back dammit!

Anyway, here’s more:

And then (and then!) you called your own hit movie, Knocked Up, “a little sexist.” You have a right to your opinion, and we might even agree with you. But you were Apatow’s first choice for that movie, you did it, you made lots of money, and it made you a certified movie star. What possessed you to bash it? Do you think you’re above the work that you do? It was a comedy, and you profited tremendously. You’re no Streep, honey, and even she does Abba with a smile.

Now we’re going to throw you a bone: We think you’re a talented comedic actress. That’s right, your timing is much better than most, and you have a goofy onscreen persona that combines nicely with your California-girl looks. Plus, My Father the Hero was one of our favorite movies growing up, so we’ll always have a soft spot for you, Heig-y. Though last week, in a dark moment, we watched 27 Dresses on demand. Now that was a case of writers messing up your material.

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So I wonder what’s going to happen on Grey’s Anatomy now? Will Dr. Izzie Stevens run away to got be with. Dr. Washington? Time will tell.

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