In the Globes press room on Monday, Isaiah 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."
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How would you like it if he... (Below threshold)1. Posted by Terry | January 18, 2007 10:38 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
How would you like it if he had called you the N word.NAAPC would have tried to have him fired.You need to be fired and off the show. You are an angry man and it shows even in your role on the show...
I AM A 62 YEAR OLD WHITE FEMALE AND UP UNTIL NOW REALLY WAS IMPRESSED BY WASHINGTON BUT I THINK HE NO LONGER IS NEEDED ON GREY'S ANATOMY.
GET HIM OFF.
1. Posted by Terry | January 18, 2007 10:38 AM |
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2. Posted by Carrie | January 18, 2007 12:09 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
I was shocked to hear he was gay to begin with. Broke my heart. I fell in love with character ( George O'Malley). I feel when You come out of the closet and announce you are guy, You will open your self to all kinds of backlashing. To come from Team Members you work with is not healhy or good for the show. Washington should of kept his comments to himself. If he did say it they need to some how come to an agreement and get on with the show for the sake of the show. If it cant be resolved then he needs to be let go. Better off for all Cast members concerned. His character has been showing alot of anger on recent shows. Maybe he is jealous. He's not getting all the good parts lately and ole Georgie is. I Love the Show and would like it to go on with or with out Washington.
2. Posted by Carrie | January 18, 2007 12:09 PM |
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Posted on January 18, 2007 12:09