Chandra Wilson, Grey's Anatomy Cast Clean Up at SAG Awards
Congratulations to the entire cast of Grey's Anatomy for winning the Screen Actors Guild award for best performance by an ensemble in a drama series last night.
A testament to chemistry and talent, this honor was earned by every member of the cast and should be savored.
Special congratulations go out to Chandra Wilson, who won the SAG award for best female actor in a drama series.
The actress who we've come to know and love as Dr. Miranda Bailey is a dynamic presence on the show and deserves every ounce of credit she gets.
While accepting her award, a teary-eyed Wilson credited her castmates and light-heartedly acknowledged the elephant (not) in the room.
"It's about those 10 cast members sitting over there," Wilson said. "... and the other one in rehab. Y'all just hold me together."
Wilson was referring, of course, to embattled star Isaiah Washington, who was not in attendance. Later, Ellen Pompeo, while accepting the award on behalf of the entire ensemble, also thanked Washington, as well as several of the many talented Grey's Anatomy guest stars who weren't there.
Refreshingly, the dark cloud hanging over Grey's Anatomy appears to have lifted, with the focus of the night remaining where it should be - on TV's best drama. Prior to the event, Katherine Heigl took the high road when asked about Isaiah.
"As far as we know, he's seeking treatment right now to help with some of his issues," Heigl told E! anchor Ryan Seacrest, repeatedly refusing to speculate on Washington's absence or return.
Below are some pictures from the SAG awards. Congratulations once again to the Grey's Anatomy cast, and especially Chandra on a job well done!
ROW 1: Katherine Heigl, Sara Ramirez and T.R. Knight.
ROW 2: Sandra Oh, James Pickens, Jr., and Kate Walsh; Sandra Oh and Kate Walsh.
ROW 3: Chandra Wilson admires her trophies; Sandra Oh and Ellen Pompeo wave to the crowd after the cast won best ensemble.
ROW 4: Ellen Pompeo and James Pickens, Jr. celebrate; Patrick Demsey with Sandra Oh and Ellen Pompeo.
ROW 5: Chandra Wilson reacts in shock as she wins best female actor; Patrick Dempsey and Kate Walsh make their entrance.
ROW 6: Katherine Heigl and fiance Josh Kelley; The whole cast savors the win.
January 29th, 2007 10:45 AM
:) couldn't be happier for all of them and extra kudos to Chandra for getting the recognition she so deserves!
as i look at the nice pictures, i can't help thinking that the cast picture just looks wrong -- i know he's missing for a good reason, but IW earned that win as much as any other actor in the show. i hope he's doing well.
January 29th, 2007 11:07 AM
I agree luvthisshow - IW earned this as much as anyone else - however, apparently for a person to go into rehab for uttering a slur? All the best to him with his treatment. He is the only one who could be "Burke". I'm really happy that Chandra recognized him......
January 29th, 2007 11:27 AM
How far along is Ellen Pompeo in her pregnancy? (look at last photo). Her pregnancy was reported, very briefly, last month around the same time her engagement to Chris Ivery was announced. Nothing else has been said about her pregnancy since, though. In the photo she definitely looks pregnant, though she's standing in a way that makes it a little difficult to see completely.
January 29th, 2007 1:15 PM
I was just reading an article on ew.com:
"Heigl, who has been the most critical of Washington, told E!'s Ryan Seacrest she was "very hopeful that things will work out and be okay, and that Isaiah is taking the necessary steps to redeem himself."
When asked if the cast knew when Washington would return to the set, she told Seacrest, "There's a lot of confusion," adding that "we don't know when he'll be back or for how long."
I like Heigl but, she needs to take her own advice and "not speak in public". The comment that "we don't know when he'll be back or for how long" was highly inappropriate. Shame on you Katie.
January 29th, 2007 1:16 PM
Whoa! Ellen Pompeo pregnant? Are you sure? Where did you hear/read this?
January 29th, 2007 1:40 PM
i agree w/you Texas....KH should remain quiet in this situation, she's said more than enough already and a heck of a lot more than even the people directly involved!
and i haven't heard anything about a pregnancy either! although her dress does look maternity-ish.
January 29th, 2007 2:19 PM
Yeah, I was really surprised that KH made the comments she did.....especially if the cast is trying to heal and it appears they are.
I think (hope) it's just the way Ellen is standing.....I think we would have heard way more about this by now if it were true - they would need to move MerDer along a lot quicker than they are!
January 29th, 2007 3:18 PM
First of all, congratulations to the cast and show- I'm a big fan.
Second, whether or not Ellen is pregnant, the dress was very unflattering- black is not her color.
I don't think KH's comments were inappropriate- as it's stated above, she repeatedly refused to speculate about Isaiah. Too bad she didn't say
he's a pompous, homophobic jerk, who has some real issues.
I wouldn't miss him one bit, if he didn't return.
January 29th, 2007 5:01 PM
congrats to the show!! it must be a great honor to be picked by your peers .. and even greater when you're in the show business.
January 29th, 2007 5:56 PM
It was reported on Celebrity Baby Blog around Christmas that Ellen is rumored to be pregnant. The posting on Celebrity Baby Blog said that a reporter on a tv station in Seattle (that had some kind of a local talk show) said "Ellen will be needing a real-life doctor soon." 'Supposedly' Ellen said on a Seattle radio show that she was expecting. But later, the story could not be verified. This Seattle reporter was apparently 'swamped' with emails and calls asking about Ellen. The reporter later issued a statement denying that she said anything about Ellen 'needing a real-life doctor soon.' That's all I know. It seems like everything is deny, deny, deny. It's a pregnancy for God's sake, not some highly classified state secret.
But, I think Ellen looks 'larger' when she stands to the side and she looks like she's gained a little weight in her face. We'll know in a couple of months!
As for KH and her comment about IW. I think the very first comment she made at the GG--part of it was right--'Isiah should not speak in public.' The rest of her comment, about 'throwing down' for TR Knight, I think was stupid and immature. It's fine to have loyalty for your friends, but to say you'll 'throw down' ? And to say so in public? Why not say that in private, at work? KH reminded me of a high school bully when she said that, not a mature woman.
At least the rest of the cast has enough presence of mind to not say much--just smile and move on past the reporters.
January 29th, 2007 6:55 PM
patrick and kate look good together.
January 29th, 2007 7:06 PM
yes you're exactly right Carol -- KH's original comments were very "high school", totally unnecessary, and frankly embarrassing for her. i'm surprised they haven't put a muzzle on her yet; "they" meaning the network/producers, etc.
January 30th, 2007 8:21 AM
Congratulations to the cast and writers of Grey's Anatomy! Another congratulations goes out to Chandra Wilson. One for winning her award and two for her awesome speech during the show and for her interviews after the show. She is truly an inspiration and a phenomenal woman. Once again, I must comment on Katherine Heigl for opening her big mouth when the rest of the cast is trying to let the hype calm down. She is behaving very childish and I really hope that people start to see this. And I agree with TexasGreysFan that Katherine should take her own advice and just not speak in public!!! Oh yeah and I hope people see that she is only doing this immature stuff to try and get noticed because now that Denny is not on the show anymore...she really does not have the public's attention anymore. Guess what Katherine...if you were more of a team player...maybe you would get some recognition!
January 30th, 2007 9:56 AM
KH just didn't think about what she was saying at the GG awards show...I doubt it has anything to do with her lack of a storyline now that Jeffery Dean Morgan is no longer on GA. KH was just defending TR Knight, but she could have left well enough alone and let TR take care of himself. I don't think much of TR Knight either, going on Ellen D's show as he did. Everything should have been kept within their little group.
January 30th, 2007 10:10 AM
I think people should lay off Katherine. The other night, if you watched, she clearly tried not to be drawn into a discussion about Isaiah despite the reporters' repeated efforts to get a good sound bite out of her. Her vague answers are really all you can expect.
As for her sticking up for T.R. in the first place, or for T.R. giving an interview on Ellen, I refuse to see how either did anything wrong. He's the victim in all of this and she's sticking up for her friend.
I'm sorry, but what Isaiah did was awful. I do not think he should be fired and I think he is genuinely sorry it happened and doing all he can to put it behind him. And I wish everyone would let the whole issue go. But to point the finger at T.R. or Katherine seems patently unfair.
January 30th, 2007 5:17 PM
Thank you Randy I am totally with you...Katherine was not the only who spoke all the actors were asked about the subject and I think they all handled it well.
January 30th, 2007 5:18 PM
Oh and I am so glad that Chandra won...she was up against some amazing actress......she is a great person and phenominal actress.
January 30th, 2007 6:11 PM
The cast was fabulous. I give kudos to TR, he was very respectful...when asked questions about IW...he said...I'm here.
Katherine Heigl needs a muzzle - she is fueling speculations. All the other cast members were noncommittal, no specifics. KH, for someone, who in her own words "is not privy to any information from the higher ups..." ...should "just not speak in public"...here is what she should have said...I have no detail and no comments.
We all have been inundated with the cause and effect. The powers that be themselves have been pretty mum about details and press releases...yet KH has made it on the red carpet and elsewhere and she is the only soundbite everyone is quoting on a regular basis, like she is the expert of the matter.
Please KH "SHHHHHH"...don't feed the media machine!
Your cast and company need to heal...and the public do not want anymore news...about IW woes or Grey's Anatomy in the headlines. We only want to see spoilers for the next episode...I want to enjoy Grey's and the UBER TALENTED CAST!
January 30th, 2007 7:00 PM
Not surprisingly, I am firmly in the camp of those who believe that KH says too much too often. She needs to let both of the injured parties heal their differences. The comments about we don't know when he'll be back or for how long were unnecessary. She very purposefully gave an answer that makes the situation seem less hopeful than the Isaiah fans, and there are many, hope that it is. I do not believe Isaiah is a homophobe for this incident. We've been through this a thousand times. One slip of the tongue and responding to the baiting of a dogged reporter does not make one a homophobe. He does not have a history of gay bashing or problems with the gay community. People who want to continue with the name calling are not one bit better than he is. As far as Katherine is concerned, in my opinion it was inappropriate to publicly take sides against one of her castmates to begin with. Do what you want privately, but if the show wants to heal and remain together, she needs to keep quiet. Plus she makes TR look foollish. He's a 34 year old man and big enough to fight his own battles. He has certainly been doing a good job of it so far taking the incident to the press to begin with and blaming his coming out on one word uttered on a closed set not even directed at him. Isaiah is every bit as much a victim in this whole scenario as TR. I hope they can all get past this. Both men need therapy from my perspective. Isaiah for talking without thinking first and TR for self esteem issues if one word defines who he is. There is no need to keep pouring gasoline on the fire. Katherine would have taken the high road if she had simply said she doesn't know. That would also probably have been the truth.
January 30th, 2007 8:24 PM
I really don't see what is wrong with what she said...she didn't say anyting negative and saying that we don't know when he'll be back or for how long was not negative. the fact is that what she said is true.......
Isaiah brought this on himself when he opened his mouth and the globes.......he was wrong....he is the one in rehab.....leave it alone/
January 30th, 2007 11:09 PM
KH did nothing wrong. She was asked a question, and she asked it honestly. She doesn't know what is happening since they do not tell her information about it. I mean seriously watch the full interview at ET or Access Hollywood. Katie is actually very supportive of Isaiah going to rehab, and taking the steps. When she said she doesn't have info actually helped the situation because then it would allow the cast not to be asked that by the media. I rather have honesty than B.S. which was what had since Oct. to Jan. The lying has to stop, and Katie has very nice about it. At the Golden Globes she was clearly upset. Who wouldn't be when your best friend was obiviously hurt by what Isaiah did, and lying about it. T.R. and Katie did nothing wrong. Isaiah, Shonda, and ABC are the ones to blame. Katie has every right to say what she wants, and to top it off she was really nice and diplomatic about it. I find it ironic how people are using soundbites of her red carpet interviews, and not even bother actually seeing the full interview where she blantly supported Isaiah. Geez....
January 30th, 2007 11:57 PM
It has become clear where you stand on this, Purplemerder. I don't agree, and that's okay. We have been friends on this website up until now. I think he was set up at the Globes and still I was very disappointed in his statement and I am a big fan of his. I can see why people who are not fans or are only marginal fans would see it only negatively. There is no doubt that it put a damper on the festivities for the entire cast and took away from their joyous moment. However, he made his statement to respond to the question not to accuse TR. There is a huge difference that some people do not want to acknowledge.
The righteous indignation of fans of TR rings hollow when they turn around and engage in namecalling themselves. I believe someone in this thread referred to Isaiah as a pompus, homophobic jerk. Is that better than referring to TR as a fzzzt? I agree with Randy that Isaiah is sincerely sorry and is trying to make amends. I do disagree that KH's statement was harmless. By saying we don't know when or for how long, it implied that he might not be back or if he is, it might not be to stay. Those are very negative comments for Isaiah fans to hear especially when she admitted not knowing if they were true or not. It would have been best not to have commented at all just as it would have been best for Isaiah not to comment at all when he was asked directly about his homophobic slur.
There is more than one person wrong here and more than one victim. I think that is why there is such debate about it. It just depends on your perspective.
I personally do not see TR as a victim because he chose to put himself in that role by going to the press. He chose to "out" himself and blame it on his co-star. It was his decision to become the victim. Isaiah's statement was not directed at TR and I don't believe made to cause him harm or hurt, which is the definition of victim. Clearly the word that TR overheard did cause him hurt, but it appeared from all accounts to have been unintentional on Isaiah's part.
Isaiah is the victim of a hate campaign directed at him and intended to do him harm. That has made him a victim. It has been kept alive by a pro gay Hollywood press and other people with a gay agenda and in some cases by well meaning fans who simply want to support a character that they love. This brings a response from the Isaiah supporters, like me, who are wanting to give Isaiah the benefit of the doubt and believe that he made an error in the heat of the moment and is doing all he can to make amends.
I wish we could all leave it alone. I am happy that they won the SAG award for ensemble cast. I am also happy that Chandra won for her performance last year. It was really great of her to acknowledge that Isaiah is still a part of the cast and contributed greatly to their win. I'm sure it meant a lot to him. It meant a lot to me as a fan.
January 31st, 2007 12:19 AM
I thought Chandra was very classy at the awards too, BB. And I think you deserve an award for being one of IW's biggest fans. You have tried very hard, through circumstances which are clearly painful for you, working to clear his name at every opportunity. And always in a calm and non-judgmental manner. You are a classy act too. I hope Isaiah knows he has fans like you who have stuck with him through it all.
January 31st, 2007 12:01 PM
Burke backer - I was under the impression that we were still friends on this site....but i guess you are saying that now we are not because we disagree on this subject. My last comment was not directed at you in particular.....i am not saying that Isaiah is the only one wrong...as far as KH comment at the GG i think she did go a to far when she said she would throw down...but at the SAG awards i don't feel that her comments were inappropriate....i am not sure what she could have said that wouldn't have upset someone.
I am still a fan of all the GA cast....And my feelings about what IW said have nothing to do with the fact that i am a diehard merder fan and now becoming also a diehard Alexison fan. I want to focus on how i care about how they act on screen and the job they do as far as that is concerned.....
I am glad that IW is coming back to the set. I didn't want him to get fired....my problem was that his comment at the GG's was inappropriate and it bothered me that he said that he didn't say the word but yet when it became a problem for disney and his job was in jeapordy he said he was wrong and went to rehab.....if he didn't do anything wrong like he said at the GG then why go to rehab or aplogize...he should have stuck to his guns saying he wasn't wrong. I didn't think he needed to go to rehab or met with the gay/lesbian groups...all i cared about was him and the others getting along and making sure that they have a nonthreating and hostile work environment.
I respect your opinion and others on this site...when they are nice......i never called anyone names and will not stoop to that level.....
I just want to sit on my couch and watch the amazing show and get on here and talk respectfully about how we liked or disliked what happend ON THE SHOW. Really i love you and i am sorry if i made you think that we were not still friends...i like you and some others get upset when people start name calling and being rude expressing their feelings......
So i hope we can get past this and remain GA buddies.
January 31st, 2007 4:07 PM
BB - I completely agree with you on KH's comments...
"By saying we don't know when or for how long, it implied that he might not be back or if he is, it might not be to stay. Those are very negative comments for Isaiah fans to hear especially when she admitted not knowing if they were true or not".
How could anyone not think that this was implying that he may not be back at all. Her comment and any other cast member's comment to the press should have beeen "no comment". Then, none of us would have had anything to debate! I can't believe ABC didn't advise them to make "no comments". Justin and Ellen gave basically no information when they were asked about IW. Why did KH?