"I am not okay with it," Heigl told Access Hollywood's Shaun Robinson, referring to Washington's remarks.
In the Globes press room on Monday, Washington tried to set the record straight in regards to reports in October of an on-set incident that resulted from the alleged use of a homophobic slur toward co-star T.R. Knight.
After a reporter questioned the validity of the on-set incident, Washington denied his involvement saying, "No, I did not call T.R. a faggot. Never happened, never happened."
In response to Washington's use of the slur when addressing the situation last night, Heigl spoke out.
"I'm going to be really honest right now, he needs to just not speak in public. Period. I'm sorry, that did not need to be said, I'm not okay with it," Katherine told Shaun.
When asked if she thought it was just an off-the-cuff remark, Heigl added, "I have no idea what it was, I just find it hurtful…I just feel like this is something that should be very much in house we need to deal with and it's among us and the cast and crew and among Shonda [Rimes, show creator] and the producers."
Heigl said that she hoped they work the situation out, making her loyalty to Knight, who plays Dr. George O'Malley on the hit show, clear.
"I don't think [Washington] means it the way he comes off…But, T.R. is my best friend. I will throw down for that kid. I will beat you up. I will use every ounce of energy I have to take you down if you hurt his feelings," she said.
When asked if she thought Knight was hurt by Washington's comments she added, "I don't see how you could not be under those circumstances. Drawing attention to it and saying the word again is just unnecessary."
After making his comments in the press room, Washington came straight to Access Hollywood's Billy Bush and Nancy O'Dell to explain.
"There is no way I could do anything so vile, and so horrible, not only to a castmate, but to a fellow human being," he insisted.
When asked what spurred his comments on the October incident Washington told Bush, "It's the truth. It did not happen. I was going to hire some other great shiny publicist, but you know what, God laid it on my heart to say it because it was so close. The reports were all wrong. It did not happen. I'm very disappointed that the New York Post actually wrote legitimately about something that was put in a tabloid about some angry person to get some validity to this, and then it just rippled."
Washington also said that he and co-star Patrick Dempsey have moved beyond the October incident.
"I kiss Patrick Dempsey. We sing 'Ebony and Ivory' everyday since the so-called incident and it hasn't come up. We purposely sing 'Ebony and Ivory' every night since October 9 and nobody has written about it," he added.
I swear he needs to shut his big mouth! Every time he opens it he sticks his foot in and starts choking. I freakin love Katherine Heigl and am impressed that she spoke publicly on the matter at hand. Katherine is hardcore, speaking of beatdowns and what not. I swear do I have to fly down to LA, go to the Grey's Anatomy set and help Katherine beat the shit out of Mr. Washington? I think it might just happen. Nobody fucks with T.R., nobody!
Ellen Interview from Jan. 17, 2007
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I sent this to LA. I'm telling you firsthand as a minority, that I don't think Isiah would appreciate it if the tables were turned and TR had called him an ethnic slur. He would have had Jesse Jackson and the NAACP all over the networks. I think Washington is so arrogant and I am disgusted by his actions. I hope they fire his ass.
Ryan - Set your Tivo. T.R. is going to be on Ellen tomorrow (1/17).
http://www.greysanatomyinsider.com/2007/01/tr-knight-set-to-appear-on-ellen-degeneres-show-tomorrow.html
Kookla is spot-on in her analysis.
That said, I totally want to see Katie Heigl beat down Isaiah!
I was just telling Pelegrim last night when Washington came on how much I hate him. I never thought much of him before, but his behavior makes me so ashamed. I am not a huge fan of the show, but with such a diverse cast, they really need to be fair. Suppose he said something sexist? It's equally unacceptable. Shonda needs to stop covering for him and fire him.
Good to hear you have Heigl and Knight's backs.
And if I didn't mention it earlier, I like your new template. It rocks!
Ryan - The controversy grows... T.R. says Isaiah is lying!
http://community.tvguide.com/thread.jspa?threadID=700016930
Katherine Heigl is awesome. I could totally see her kicking Isaiah's ass too. Someone better do it, and soon!
LA, I believe TR. There is nothing Isaiah says that holds any credibility. Hopefully they'll get rid of his character soon and then the only annoying person on the show will be Pompeo.
Me, too, Kookla. T.R. is telling the truth.
I agree with the both of you, T.R. is telling the truth.
I just love him!
Thanks for posting this. I hadn't seen it.
oh yeah, bitch. it's on!! now you're gonna have to update this with washington's apology!!
I would hate to be a celeberty...everything you say would be under the microscope. I would have a hard time not saying crap that would get me in trouble everytime my mouth opened.
I would be qouted every week...
-week 1 "Down with PETA and up with the NRA"
-week2 " I love to club baby seals"
-week3 " I want to kill Paris Hilton and feed her to my pet hermit crab."
Mind you I dont believe any of this, I would just say it to see how many ppl I could piss off in one sentence. (but the one about paris is a little truthfull, but her dead body could not feed my hermit crab)
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