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Heigelgate Won't Die Down

Filed under: Katherine Heigl

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Grey's Anatomy
creator Shonda Rhimes is speaking out about the famous Katherine Heigl snub for Emmy awards consideration.

Rhimes says, "When I was told about it, my reaction was surprised. I have a really wonderful working relationship with Katherine. Everybody knows Izzie is one of my favorite characters."

And when asked if she was insulted at Heigl's remarks, Rhimes added, “It’s not insulting the writers per se. The first half of the season she had a very strong storyline with George that played out a lot more comedic than a lot of her storylines … The back half of the season, Katherine asked me to write her light so that she could do her movie. I don’t feel insulted.”

How diva. If she asked you to write less for her, you should have written her out!

Silvio Horta from Ugly Betty jokes, “I would put her in a coma."

That wouldn't be a bad idea!

And to keep things juicy next season, Grey's Anatomy is expanding on the lesbian storyline.

Rhimes says, “We have a really interesting, funny way of laying out a story for Erica (Brooke Smith) and Callie (Sara Ramirez). It’s not your typical way of dealing with the storyline; we sat down with them and talked about women who figure out they’re lesbians later in life and we found out some interesting things to play out.”

Will U be watching next season?

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120 comments to “Heigelgate Won't Die Down”

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  1. elise says – reply to this
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    i didnt know that

  2. lesle says – reply to this
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    YES

  3. Kenda says – reply to this
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    Yes!!

  4. Phuck says – reply to this
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    FIRSTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT

  5. me says – reply to this
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    first

  6. Tandy says – reply to this
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    Yes.

  7. Meg says – reply to this
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    Grey's Anatomy isn't even that good anymore. Kill them all off and start fresh. The show was so good at first that it can't keep up with itself.

  8. emily says – reply to this
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    first

  9. Amand says – reply to this
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    Hell yes…

  10. emily says – reply to this
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    first?

  11. joann says – reply to this
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    My Father the Hero

  12. ya says – reply to this
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    wow, i'm pretty high up! yay!

  13. lulu says – reply to this
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    dont watch the show..dont like the "actress"..
    who cares

  14. erika says – reply to this
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    yes i will!!!!!!

  15. cece says – reply to this
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    damn it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  16. me says – reply to this
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    Shit i'm 1st right?!!? :P

  17. megan says – reply to this
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    :-)

  18. Amy says – reply to this
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    First*

  19. me says – reply to this
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    Re: elise – Damn you elise!!! ;)

  20. sammy says – reply to this
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    hell yeah its my life

  21. Vicki says – reply to this
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    I thought that was Paris Hilton at first!

  22. Hey P says – reply to this
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    Hey Perez! You should do a poll to see how many Perez readers don't smoke, smoke, or smoke something other than cigarettes! I'm curious!

  23. betch says – reply to this
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    Re: me – No, you're not… FAIL

  24. Mona says – reply to this
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    No I won't be watching. I let go of Grey's Anatomy after about the sixth episode when it was so obvious to me that the story line was very very stupid. I'm done with it. In fact they'd have to really do some spectacular writing to get me back on board.

  25. Chris says – reply to this
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    Yes. duh

  26. EFC says – reply to this
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    I will be watching, unfortunately. I've watched the show since the third episode aired. Seasons 1 and 2 was some of the best television I've seen. BUT….. Seasons 3 and 4 were complete bullshit, terrible. If Season 5 doesn't have a stong start, I'm done.

  27. betch says – reply to this
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    Re: Mona – Liar!

  28. Kathe says – reply to this
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    HELL YES!

  29. Casey says – reply to this
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    I will most definitely be watching next season. It was dragging there for awhile last season, and then the strike happened, but the season finale pulled me in again. I'm so excited to see where they're going to be taking everything this season.

  30. brook says – reply to this
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    she was so good in greys anatomy and now shes got cancer, sheesh just shows to go anyone can get it.

  31. gina says – reply to this
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    I loved Grey's Anatomy but I gotta admit…the writers strike of '08 really killed my anticipation with the time it took to reinstall new episodes of the show. I have sadly fallen a little out of love with Grey's Anatomy. We had a good thing but I'm afraid we are growing apart…(tear drop).

  32. T says – reply to this
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    i don't understand why it's such a big deal? if she feels she doesn't deserve an emmy, isn't it better to not go ahead like you do? that would take away the change from another person. i love her

  33. teskk says – reply to this
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    Perez, please take down the porn user id pics on your site. You are losing LOTS of readers by allowing this trash!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  34. BLaws says – reply to this
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    Will U be watching next season? Oh my god your a fucking dumb ass Mario. Best writing ever freak show. Lets see some more of your fucked up stomach on here ya ugly ass. Your a fool. Back to Cuba with you before someone drops some literacy on you too.

  35. hmm says – reply to this
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    i like her and izzie. but the show.. it just became very boring season 4.. i was a big fan of the show in season 2 and early season 3, but then i just stopped watching all together half way through season 4..

  36. fuzib says – reply to this
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    this isn't even a story perez. you are just making it into one.
    so stupid. even the people involved don't know what you are talking about.

  37. Sandr says – reply to this
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    I want this stuck up cunt dead! I hate this bitch! I can't wait till she gets cancer. Die you ungrateful bitch!

  38. jacki says – reply to this
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    Next year, all shows will have hot and cold running lesbians !

  39. 39

    never watched and never gunna watch.. katherine heigl sucks asss.. i hate her

  40. this says – reply to this
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    i have had the displeasure of running into this hag more than once in hollyHood and her teeth are bright yellow! she is a tacky smoking hoe bag. frumpy body. not pretty in person AT ALL. i can not believe her attitude has no grattitude… she can barely act…she has zero reason to be a diva. she fell into a tub of butter and ate her way out..bitch should be sweet to EVERYONE before she is figured out to be the fraud she is!!!!!!!!

  41. smoki says – reply to this
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    She'll look lovely when she has the tracheotomy and electric voicebox. Do you suppose she'll be one of those crusty old smokers who inhales through their trach-hole?

  42. j-b says – reply to this
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    I still say Lassie is a better actress than Katherine Heigl. She reminds me a lot of Pia Zadora.

  43. Evana says – reply to this
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    I will totally be watching!!!!

  44. okay says – reply to this
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    She really has a beautiful profile, very pretty face.

  45. shond says – reply to this
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    The ads for this show are totally boring. I never watch it.
    .
    TEAM HEIGL or however it is spelled

  46. Venom says – reply to this
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    Fucking trash whore.
    Thank god she is almost gone from public view.
    As a movie actress she is mediocre and her high and mighty ass will be gone from TV soon.
    Bye Bitch.

  47. exBFF says – reply to this
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    hiegel is vile. i watch grey's despite her, not because of her.

  48. adria says – reply to this
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    Get rid of the ungrateful bitch. She asked for a light storyline, got it and then complained it wasn't worth getting an award for it. And to top it off, the writers should give her really dumb storylines so then she'd really have something to complain and smoke about.

  49. Chad says – reply to this
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    Still fucking love her. Everyone needs to get over it. It's really not that big of a deal!

  50. Phil says – reply to this
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    Look at that nasty ass deflated chin elbow thing she has on her face! Looks like a little turkey gibbler to me!!

  51. Isa says – reply to this
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    Would not miss it for the worl… favorite show ever :-) love it love it love it

  52. choon says – reply to this
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    Stop being such a bitch about her smoking. Who cares? Every person has a vice and hers is smoking. Let her be…she'll quit if SHE wants to!

  53. sheik says – reply to this
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    They need to get rid of Katherine and her low life buddy she sided with when he lied on Isaiah, she isn't that great an attress anyway, she wouldn't be missed. They need to get Isaiah back on the show and pair him back up with the actress he was with, they were mostly why I watch to see what would happen with their relationship, I could care less about McDreamy, his character is a dime a dozen on these all white shows as it is.

  54. Carin says – reply to this
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    Heigel is so full of herself it shows in everything she does!!! Her body language says it all!

  55. WOOHO says – reply to this
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    DUDE YOU SUCK GUYS PEEN'S FER CHRIST SAKES
    AND GOD KNOWS WHAT YOU PUT UP YOUR ASS?
    GET OFF SMOKERS DICKS FATASS!!!!!!
    OBECITY AND AIDS KILLS JUST AS MANY OF YOUR KIND!!!!!
    SO FUCK OFF FATASS AND DIE ALREADY!

  56. cooco says – reply to this
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    I want a smoke. i'm trying to quit nicorette gum now and I want to smoke or chew.

  57. becky says – reply to this
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    YES!!!! Can't wait!

  58. Marie says – reply to this
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    I used to love Grey's Anatomy. Last season was just alright. I even fell asleep during a few episodes. Now I know why! If they write the whole thing to accomodate their stars instead of the storyline, no wonder why it's become - shall I say it - a little booooring… :-(

  59. Mari says – reply to this
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    I used to have such respect for her..but it has considerably dropped. She isn't respectful of the show THAT MADE HER A STAR!! Plus she smokes…she could at least do it in private..rather than a public place. Yah thanks for giving us second smoke Katherine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  60. Lala says – reply to this
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    Why are You obsessed with This Woman Perez????

  61. Melmo says – reply to this
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    Hell no. I have divorced G.A. It's gotten so bad it's ridiculous.

  62. breez says – reply to this
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    Katherine isn't being a diva at all! She simply doesn't want to overwork herself

  63. Donna says – reply to this
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    hey wonderful diva shot of the whore.

  64. Donna says – reply to this
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    Re: smoki – hahahaha

  65. YO says – reply to this
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    I LOVE KATHERINE!!! i will definitely keep watching greys!

  66. Jon says – reply to this
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    PEREZ WHY DO YOU HATE HEIGLE? I LOVE HER AND AS A SMOKER I FIND IT INSULTING THAT YOU THINK EVERYONE WHO SMOKES IN GOING TO GET CANCER… YOU CAN GET CANCER FROM ANYTHING NOWADAYS AND FURTHERMORE SHE IS A PHENOMENAL ACTRESS, SHE WANTS TO WIN AN EMMY THAT SHE FEELS SHE DESERVES

  67. 67

    Beauty truly is only skin deep.
    Ugliness springs eternal from a rotten soul and flows forever just under the surface.
    Sometimes it gets to the brain and does the thinking, sometimes it gets to the vocal chords and tongue and does the talking.

  68. cath says – reply to this
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    4 sure I'll be watching, its like my fave show ever!! I

  69. jen says – reply to this
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    SHUT UP W/ THE SMOKING ALREADY! I don't smoke, but I don't preach either and you're the LAST one who should preach about anything.
    Stick to what you know…..silly idle gossip. Thank you.

  70. 70

    First off, I love Katherine Heigl's character Izzie. The show would suck without her. Second, I will watch this show because it is one of the most well written, funniest, most touching shows on television today. I can't wait for Grey's to come back!!

  71. jen says – reply to this
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    It's called FREEDOM dude. I cannot stand your uppidty rude ways tree hugger. Choice. Freedom. Get it butt jack? You are free to be an asshole, yet have the gaul to tell others how to live? So liberal//so mean, so evil. Truth shall set us free. Looser

  72. greyi says – reply to this
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    Will NOT be watching. The fact that there was such a strong storyline for middleaged, smart women and the fact that she could have ended up with a husband and maybe get pregers in her 40's would be WAY MORE fun for us middle aged women. That is the reality of the bulk. You are panning to the few. So, grey has jumped the shark.

  73. FUadv says – reply to this
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    "Advocate For Eradication Of Ignorance's" Wow- You just described Yourself! You fucking racist!!

  74. canad says – reply to this
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    Hell's yeah!

  75. Jenni says – reply to this
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    Yes I will watch. Sure the show has gotten less and less interesting as the seasons pass, but it's what us med students do. Actually, it's all we do besides study!

  76. randi says – reply to this
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    Yes, I'll be watching! Why do you have to hate on her cuz she smokes? tons of other people smoke too, she's not the only one

  77. Britt says – reply to this
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    I will most definitely be watching Grey's this upcoming season. MerDer are back together! The show is gonna rock now!

  78. ew says – reply to this
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    what an overrated piece ofworthlessself-absorbed shit

  79. liv says – reply to this
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    definitly!

  80. USUCK says – reply to this
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    HEY BOWLINGBALL - BET YOUR MAMA IS SOOOO PROUD OF YOU & YOUR AVATAR! YOU SUCK!

    Heigel will be killed off before midseason of year 5 - you read it here first!

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