She Must Be Heigl

This has been bothering me since I heard about it last week. This chick needs to check herself in a big way. The following is an open letter from a writer at New York Magazine and it nails the whole situation right on the head.

Dear Katherine (Kate? Katie?),
So you’ve acted out once again (no pun intended!). You’ve withdrawn your name from Emmy eligibility, because, in your words, ''I did not feel that I was given the material this season to warrant an Emmy nomination.'' 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!

Of course, we, too, were offended by Isaiah Washington. He called your on- and-off-screen best friend, T.R. Knight, a faggot, and that’s just uncalled for. You established yourself as Knight’s defender and kept speaking to the press about how Washington should be fired. So we guess that’s nice of you and all, but you really should have let your friend fight his own battle. You ended up looking pretty darn priggish.

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.

So please take our advice. Grey’s Anatomy is a soap opera. Get off your high horse, missy. You talk all about the integrity of the Academy? Ha! You know they’re giving an Emmy to a reality-TV show host this year, right? Stop pissing off your writers and directors and castmates. We want to like you, Katherine, really. Please stop making it so hard to do so.

Warmest regards,
Emma Rosenblum


I agree with most of it. I think Isiah Washington deserved any bullshit he got but she's so fucking self-righteous that it came off as self-serving - "look at me" than genuine. I didn't like her much before she started spouting off against the very people and projects that have made her a star. I don't think she's talented at all and thought she was by far the weakest part of Knocked Up. I've never seen Grey's Anatomy and could give a shit less about it. McDreamy, McSteamy, McPissoff- boring, pretentious, overly dramatic, cutting a supposedly meaningful montage to today's latest pop-song one hit wonder and roll credits- WHO THE FUCK CARES? I'm getting off topic though...

It wasn't necessary for her to say what she said. She could've not responded. She could've put the blame on herself. I'm sure she has the attitude of "I tell it like it is!" or "I'm just being honest." Fine. Fair enough. See how many people want to work with you if you throw everyone under the bus who's worked with you in the past. I believe they call that biting the hand that feeds you.

Word is she wants to be a movie star. 27 Dresses was pretty successful- I didn't see it and I didn't need to, I've already seen My Best Friend's Wedding and the countless others with the same plot. Lots of actors want a movie career, but she should keep one person in mind; David Caruso. I don't think he even trashed the writers of NYPD Blue, but he had a good 1st season and fancied himself a movie star. Know what happened? He left the show, which continued on for about another 12 seasons, and starred in a movie called Kiss of Death and it fucking died at the box office. He struggled in "no-one-gives-a-shit-about-you-land" for several years until he landed a piggyback hit- CSI: Miami. Well he sucks on that show. He sucks bad. Has he learned his lesson? No. By all accounts, (I've read a bunch, and heard second hand from people who've guest starred and worked on the show) he's a total pain in the ass on the show to everyone around him. Katherine Heigl should put her fucking head down and keep working.