“She is proud that she stood up for [T.R.
Knight a homophobic slur, and the drama continues.
The world agreed with her proclamation back then and protested for my job and my head in 65 languages.
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I wish I was on Twitter in 2007 because I will NEVER stop exercising my free speech.”
A source close to Heigl tells EW the actress stands proudly by what she said at the time.
“That’s hate talk, not free speech.
She is proud that she stood up for him.
Katherine is and always will be an advocate and ally to the LGBTQ community.”
Someone else asked who Heigl was since they didn’t recognize her photo.
He replied, “Nobody of real importance.”
EW has reached out to Heigl and Knight for comment.
