June 2008 News Archive

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Erica: Do you think anybody has seen it yet?
Mark: Seen what yet?
Callie: My home pregnancy test stuck to the board.

This news is a bit belated, but nonetheless worth mentioning.

With Grey's Anatomy one of 10 Emmy finalists for Best Drama, it's not at all surprising that its cast is always nominated for individual awards.

Case in point: The under-appreciated Chandra Wilson.

The actress who portrays Dr. Miranda Bailey so marvelously, was nominated recently for a BET Award in the category of Best Actress, alongside such heavyweights as Jill Scott, Queen Latifah, Angela Bassett and Halle Berry.

Chandra Wilson with fellow Grey's Anatomy star Sandra Oh.

In the end, Chandra Wilson didn't take home the honors (Berry did), but it's always great to see Grey's Anatomy stars recognized for their terrific efforts.

The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has posted online the official top 10 finalists for nominations for the 60th annual Primetime Emmy Awards in the outstanding comedy series and drama series categories.

The 10 drama contenders are Boston Legal, Damages, Dexter, Friday Night Lights, Grey's Anatomy, House, Lost, Mad Men, The Tudors and The Wire.

The final five nominees in each category - which will be voted on and a winner announced at the Emmy Awards - will be released on July 17.

Katherine Heigl came under fire after saying she pulled out of Emmy Awards consideration because Grey's Anatomy didn't give her enough material.

But a new report from Life & Style claims that the popular and outspoken TV and film actress seemed unfazed by all the recent hoopla.

As she watched her husband, singer Josh Kelley, perform at Los Angeles' Hotel Cafe on June 20, Heigl had nothing but good things to say.

Asked if she's returning to the show next season, Katherine told Life & Style, "Of course, absolutely. Those people are like my family."

Heigl isn't waving goodbye to Grey's Anatomy just yet.

The report notes that while Katherine Heigl didn't specifically address the controversy over her remarks, she was positive about the show's writers.

She also had praise for her work environment and castmates, telling the entertainment magazine that "It's so funny because we have such serious material to perform, and then we spend the whole day joking around."

It'll be no laughing matter, though, if Heigl eventually does exit the show. But the Grey's Anatomy producers are prepared in the event she does.

It's not clear whether this is a full-blown Grey's Anatomy spoiler or only rumor material, but sources, including Michael Ausiello of TV Guide, have hinted that someone who shared big smooch in the finale may be pregnant.

Which Grey's Anatomy character it be, if this were the case? It would have to be Meredith Grey or Callie Torres, we'd think, for obvious reasons.

Considering all the time spent in the on-call room with Mark, Callie would seem to be the most obvious choice - and throwing a surprise pregnancy into the mix with her fledging lesbian romance would certainly create big drama!

On the flip side, might it be possible that Meredith Grey is somehow pregnant with Derek Shepherd's baby? How long have they gone without ... you know? It's unclear, but with production Season Five (!) underway soon, it's fun to discuss.

Grey's Anatomy star Katherine Heigl may not be the most popular person on the set, or the show's fan sites, given her recent comments about the hit series. But she was named the world's Most Desirable Woman by Askmen.com!

The remainder of the top 10, as ranked by that website, were Alessandra Ambrosio, Kate Beckinsale, Eva Mendes, Jessica Alba, Scarlett Johansson, Jessica Biel, Rihanna, Marisa Miller and Adriana Lima. Not shabby company for Katie.

Here is a little photo gallery of Katherine Heigl - as Izzie Stevens and off the Seattle Grace set - in honor of this distinction. Click to enlarge!

He's a star of screens both big and small, but Patrick Dempsey has spent enough time in obscurity to never take the success for granted.

The Grey's Anatomy star might be scorching hot in more than 60 countries now, but if he's as anywhere near as ego-obsessed and as full of himself as some of his TV and movie contemporaries, he's doing a really good job of hiding it.

In almost every interview he's done since Grey's Anatomy became a global hit three years ago, Patrick Dempsey has presented himself as genuinely thankful for the role of stethoscope-swinging sex symbol Dr. Derek "McDreamy" Shepherd.

Before Grey's Anatomy came along, Dempsey was wallowing in mediocrity, and plagued by self-doubt. According to the Melbourne Herald-Sun, he actually kept telling himself, depressingly, "I'm ugly, I'm no good, I'm a has-been."

The actor's spirits flagged when he auditioned for, but barely missed out, on a role in the current FOX hit House. Dempsey was called back as many as 15 times by producers who were divided over his suitability for the role.

Patrick Dempsey tested for the role of Grey's Anatomy's Derek Shepherd only after Rob Lowe (The West Wing, Brothers & Sisters) turned it down.

Dempsey also had to contend with dyslexia when trying to read script pages at audition. He tried to memorize lines because he struggled to read them off the page. He couldn't focus and, at certain times, he could hardly speak.

Patrick was convinced that Grey's Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes, sitting quietly at the back of the audition room, hated him.

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Welcome, Grey's Anatomy fans, to our long-running Monday morning tradition, the Insider Caption Contest - now in its 112th consecutive week.

Who won this week? Let's take a look.

It was a difficult decision, as it always is, seeing as you guys and girls are so awesome, but we went with incalliewithdrawal as this week's winner.

Congratulations on a job well done by all! The winning entry appears below, beneath the photo, with the full list appearing a little bit more down the page.

We appreciate you visiting us so frequently. Thank you all for playing the Grey's Anatomy Insider Caption Contest and good luck again this week!

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Chief: So basically I'm great. And also my wife. Did I mention my wife? It's pretty much my only storyline besides being awesome. Once I was on X-Files. Wife.

George: * Maybe if I had an awesome stubbly beard, people would not kick my ass quite so much *

Lexie: * Even when I grow an IV pole out of my head, people still don't notice me, dammit *

Tuesday night, the gorgeous former Grey's Anatomy star and current Private Practice star Kate Walsh showed up for an interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live - wearing nothing but a white bath towel and high heels! Hel-lo!

Kate Walsh's reasoning for the interesting wardrobe choice:

"I was supposed to wear a fancy, sparkly sequined dress… It was very hot and I was ready to rock it out," the 40-year-old actress said.

"The tailor had taken it in, I got it back and I looked like a Vegas stripper. For me, it was not right. I wanted to keep it pure, clean. I'm bringing back the towel."

No complaints here! Below is Kate Walsh's full interview from this week ...

Grey's Anatomy star T.R Knight and boyfriend Mark Cornelsen ran errands together in Los Angeles on Thursday, then stopped for some lunch.

T.R. Knight, 35, and Mark Cornelsen, 19, shared breakfast at Californian/European style café and bakery Alcove Cafe in the trendy Los Feliz neighborhood.

After their meal together, Mark dropped T.R. Knight off at work.