Regarding speculations that she declined an Emmy consideration for her work on “Grey’s Anatomy,” Katherine Heigl clarified the situation.
Heigl reportedly withdrew from consideration for an Emmy in 2008 after landing the role of Izzie Stevens in the hit medical drama.
Heigl made an appearance on the June 28 edition of Shannen Doherty’s podcast, “Let’s Be Clear,” sixteen years later. Heigl explained that she “didn’t turn it down” in response to Doherty’s statement that she didn’t know of anyone in the industry who had declined an Emmy nomination during their career.
She clarified, “You have to submit yourself.” “You must submit your work, after which they will consider it and determine whether or not to nominate you. Simply put, I didn’t turn in any work that year.
Heigl revealed that she had been talking to her mother about the incident lately and that, almost ten years later, she felt differently about the decisions she had made.
She went on, “I should have said nothing.” “Oh, I forgot,” I should have replied because it really did cause such an unneeded whirlwind.
The actor explained that she was “just not feeling” the material that season and that her intention was to try to “make a bit of a snarky point” about the job that was assigned to her.
“I didn’t think I had anything to even be considered for a nomination,” the woman declared. I simply wasn’t pleased with my output. I could never be so brash or conceited as to decline a nomination. If I were to receive such a nomination, I would accept it. I would be content.
Heigl stated, “I was trying to be honorable, I guess,” even though she was aware that “there wasn’t anything that would really warrant” an Emmy nomination that year.
She went on, “I was attempting to maintain some integrity.” “I didn’t mean to come off as a d—.”
“I removed my name from consideration because I didn’t think I was given enough material this season to be considered for an Emmy, and I also wanted to protect the integrity of the Academy Awards,” Heigl said in a statement in 2008.
The statement went on, “Furthermore, I didn’t want to possibly turn down an actress who was provided with these resources.”
Heigl discussed some of her outspoken positions from the 2000s when she and her former co-star Ellen Pompeo appeared on Variety’s “Actors on Actors” series in June 2023.
These included her criticism of “Knocked Up,” in which she starred with Seth Rogen, and her discussion of the working conditions on “Grey’s Anatomy,” including the 17-hour workdays that the show requires of its cast.
During the conversation, Heigl informed Pompeo that her remarks felt “justified,” stating, “I felt strongly about these issues, so I climbed up on my soapbox and said a few things” I experienced intense emotion.
She said, “I felt so strongly that I also pulled out a megaphone on my soapbox.” “I never expected that I would get a negative response. I felt very justified in my thoughts and perspective regarding it.
Heigl made a comeback to the Emmys in January, having missed the ceremony for ten years.
She got back together with Chandra Wilson, Justin Chambers, James Pickens Jr., Pompeo, and other old “Grey’s Anatomy” co-stars. The adored cast honored the enduring medical drama by presenting the nominations for best-supporting actor in a limited or anthology series or film.