As today’s pop culture is flooded with unflattering images of females celebrities, I was taken back and impressed with Katherine Heigl today. Last year, Heigl was awarded an Emmy for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Grey’s Anatomy. This year, she has requested her name be pulled from the list of nominations. She released the following statement explaining her action:
I did not feel that I was given the material this season to warrant an Emmy nomination and in an effort to maintain the integrity of the academy organization…In addition, I did not want to potentially take away an opportunity from an actress who was given such materials.
This great display of modesty complements actions Heigl took last year as she strongly against her former co-star on Grey’s Anatomy, Isaiah Washington, when he made anti-gay comments to fellow actor T.R. Knight. Maintaining a touch of class and dignity in Hollywood seems a rarity. Such actions by Heighl remind us of the days of classic Hollywood figures. I personally applaud Heigl’s honesty and integrity. It certainly takes a real character to step down from receiving such an honor.
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June 12th, 2008 at 9:53 am
I have never been a “Heigl” fan, honestly I don’t have a reason, I didn’t like her in Knocked Up so maybe that is it?
But I may have to take another look at her, that is great what she did. Lets hope other celebrites follow suit because there are a hell of a lot of EGO’s out there in starville.
Being humble…what a concept!
June 13th, 2008 at 9:36 pm
Amen! I read this online a few days ago and I was shocked that she did this. I was impressed by her actions and her honesty. You don;t see that in Hollywood and it shows how serious of an actress she is – although she could be a bit hard on herself, it makes me like her even more. B R A V O!
June 17th, 2008 at 8:35 am
I agree, but I still think u should write an article about katherine larner’s integrity