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News.com.au
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Katherine Heigl's candid bathroom confession praised
One of Hollywood's biggest stars has been praised for throwing her weight behind a health topic that is typically considered taboo. Katherine Heigl, known for her roles in Grey's Anatomy, Firefly Lane and 27 Dresses, has teamed up with healthcare brand Poise to speak about bladder leakage and perimenopause. In a video shared to Instagram, Heigl speaks directly to her Australian fans. 'As you know, I am not one to shy away from speaking out and so now I am speaking directly to you,' she said. 'When Poise came to me and said that the prevalence of bladder leakage is even higher in Australia with two in three women over 25 experiencing what I like to call the old 'giggle dribble' I wanted to do a special call out to my fans Down Under. 'Those post-partum or perimenopause bladder leaks are so common but often not talked about and so I thought this was an excellent opportunity to get outspoke once again. I don't want a single woman out there to feel alone in this experience or to feel shame or embarrassment. I refuse to let a little giggle dribble stop me from doing everything it means to be a woman and a mother.' Heigl, 46, said that was why she was excited to bring her Poise campaign to Australian televisions — and women who have seen it have praised the actress for her openness. 'I was thrilled to see a pretty and popular actress talking about this so openly on TV. I mean the bar is low right now, but, hearing her say 'perimenopause' AND speak so openly about leaks and peri in front of her male child in the commercial is a step in the right direction IMO,' one viewer said. Another said: 'Obsessed with Katherine Heigl! Love that she is talking about such a taboo topic, go Poise!' 'Great to see this topic being spoken about more openly,' one added. One social media user chimed in: 'Hard relate!' 'Such an important issue,' another agreed. Heigl went on share more about her own experience with bladder leakage, with the Emmy Award winner revealing her first experience with it happened after the birth of her son Joshua in 2017. 'I was just like, 'Oh, excuse me, I'm going to need to go change my underwear'. I kind of just laughed through it versus feeling shame. But then you start going through perimenopause and it's just all falling apart. So you just have to embrace it,' she said. She reiterated that she wasn't OK with anyone feeling any kind of shame or embarrassment around it as it's a natural part of being a woman. 'And it's such a blessing to have a product that can support you through that,' she said. 'Just having someone else who's going through it or having similar experiences makes you feel like, okay, it's not just me. It's kind of universal – which is why I feel strongly that there should be more proactive help for all of us women going through this.'
The Advertiser
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
Grey's Anatomy star Katherine Heigl launches health campaign down under
A new health campaign encouraging mums to talk unashamedly about their bladder leaks has been launched in Australia by Grey's Anatomy star Katherine Heigl. In the campaign, Heigl plays a mum who consoles a friend during a catch-up when she accidentally urinates. The woman's son describes the mum's behaviour as "embarrassing". "You're going to deny your mother a moment of mirth because she got the giggle dribble?" Heigl challenges the son in the advertisement. "After kids, your pelvic floor can weaken, and then perimenopause reduces oestrogen." READ MORE: Stalking 'critical point of intervention' to break cycle of coercive control Heigl told her social media followers she participated in the campaign for Poise after learning two-thirds of Australian women over 25 experience bladder leaks, a figure that is higher than in the US. The actress said she had first-hand experience of the issue after welcoming her son Joshua in 2017. "I was just like, 'Oh excuse me, I'm going to need to go change my underwear, '" she said. "I kind of just laughed through it versus feeling shame. But then you start going through perimenopause and it's just all falling apart. So you just have to embrace it." She described it as a "natural progression of female existence" and did not believe that anyone should have to feel any kind of shame or embarrassment. Heigl portrayed Dr Izzie Stevens on the hit TV series Grey's Anatomy between 2005 and 2010, as well as starred in a string of romantic comedies in the 2000s including Knocked Up and 27 Dresses. READ MORE: 'She gave me a kiss and a cuddle': Dad's plight to support injured daughter A new health campaign encouraging mums to talk unashamedly about their bladder leaks has been launched in Australia by Grey's Anatomy star Katherine Heigl. In the campaign, Heigl plays a mum who consoles a friend during a catch-up when she accidentally urinates. The woman's son describes the mum's behaviour as "embarrassing". "You're going to deny your mother a moment of mirth because she got the giggle dribble?" Heigl challenges the son in the advertisement. "After kids, your pelvic floor can weaken, and then perimenopause reduces oestrogen." READ MORE: Stalking 'critical point of intervention' to break cycle of coercive control Heigl told her social media followers she participated in the campaign for Poise after learning two-thirds of Australian women over 25 experience bladder leaks, a figure that is higher than in the US. The actress said she had first-hand experience of the issue after welcoming her son Joshua in 2017. "I was just like, 'Oh excuse me, I'm going to need to go change my underwear, '" she said. "I kind of just laughed through it versus feeling shame. But then you start going through perimenopause and it's just all falling apart. So you just have to embrace it." She described it as a "natural progression of female existence" and did not believe that anyone should have to feel any kind of shame or embarrassment. Heigl portrayed Dr Izzie Stevens on the hit TV series Grey's Anatomy between 2005 and 2010, as well as starred in a string of romantic comedies in the 2000s including Knocked Up and 27 Dresses. READ MORE: 'She gave me a kiss and a cuddle': Dad's plight to support injured daughter A new health campaign encouraging mums to talk unashamedly about their bladder leaks has been launched in Australia by Grey's Anatomy star Katherine Heigl. In the campaign, Heigl plays a mum who consoles a friend during a catch-up when she accidentally urinates. The woman's son describes the mum's behaviour as "embarrassing". "You're going to deny your mother a moment of mirth because she got the giggle dribble?" Heigl challenges the son in the advertisement. "After kids, your pelvic floor can weaken, and then perimenopause reduces oestrogen." READ MORE: Stalking 'critical point of intervention' to break cycle of coercive control Heigl told her social media followers she participated in the campaign for Poise after learning two-thirds of Australian women over 25 experience bladder leaks, a figure that is higher than in the US. The actress said she had first-hand experience of the issue after welcoming her son Joshua in 2017. "I was just like, 'Oh excuse me, I'm going to need to go change my underwear, '" she said. "I kind of just laughed through it versus feeling shame. But then you start going through perimenopause and it's just all falling apart. So you just have to embrace it." She described it as a "natural progression of female existence" and did not believe that anyone should have to feel any kind of shame or embarrassment. Heigl portrayed Dr Izzie Stevens on the hit TV series Grey's Anatomy between 2005 and 2010, as well as starred in a string of romantic comedies in the 2000s including Knocked Up and 27 Dresses. READ MORE: 'She gave me a kiss and a cuddle': Dad's plight to support injured daughter A new health campaign encouraging mums to talk unashamedly about their bladder leaks has been launched in Australia by Grey's Anatomy star Katherine Heigl. In the campaign, Heigl plays a mum who consoles a friend during a catch-up when she accidentally urinates. The woman's son describes the mum's behaviour as "embarrassing". "You're going to deny your mother a moment of mirth because she got the giggle dribble?" Heigl challenges the son in the advertisement. "After kids, your pelvic floor can weaken, and then perimenopause reduces oestrogen." READ MORE: Stalking 'critical point of intervention' to break cycle of coercive control Heigl told her social media followers she participated in the campaign for Poise after learning two-thirds of Australian women over 25 experience bladder leaks, a figure that is higher than in the US. The actress said she had first-hand experience of the issue after welcoming her son Joshua in 2017. "I was just like, 'Oh excuse me, I'm going to need to go change my underwear, '" she said. "I kind of just laughed through it versus feeling shame. But then you start going through perimenopause and it's just all falling apart. So you just have to embrace it." She described it as a "natural progression of female existence" and did not believe that anyone should have to feel any kind of shame or embarrassment. Heigl portrayed Dr Izzie Stevens on the hit TV series Grey's Anatomy between 2005 and 2010, as well as starred in a string of romantic comedies in the 2000s including Knocked Up and 27 Dresses. READ MORE: 'She gave me a kiss and a cuddle': Dad's plight to support injured daughter
Courier-Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Courier-Mail
Katherine Heigl wants Aussie women to talk about ‘giggle dribble'
1/6 Actress Katherine Heigl is no stranger to speaking up for what she believes in, having spoken candidly – and unapologetically – about issues in the TV and film industry that most would find difficult to express. A pioneering face of the nineties/noughties Rom-Com genre, the Grey's Anatomy star has graced our screens for decades. But now, after having stepped away from the spotlight to focus on her family over the past few years, the 27 Dresses star has resurfaced with a very important mission: to debunk and destigmatise the all-too-common issue of bladder leakage in women.
Daily Record
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Fans have just days to watch 'favourite ever rom-com' before it's axed by BBC
Starring Katherine Heigl, the queen of rom-coms, the blockbuster is available to stream for free on BBC iPlayer, but only until June 16. If you like romantic comedies, chances are, you've heard of 27 Dresses. It's the 2008 rom-com directed by Anne Fletcher that sees Katherine Heigl take the reins as the film's leading lady. A bridesmaid for 27 weddings but never the bride, Jane Nichols (Heigl) is always putting others first, especially her younger sister, Tess. So when Tess decides to get married to Jane's boss, also the man our leading lady has secretly loved forever, Jane must grapple with all the emotions and drama that entails. That is until she meets Kevin (James Marsden), a cynical wedding journalist who challenges Jane and her beliefs. What follows are achingly familiar rom-com tropes that somehow just work, as Jane tries to find love and her happily ever after. With a screenplay penned by Aline Brosh McKenna, the film also stars Malin Åkerman, Edward Burns, Melora Hardin, Maulik Pancholy, and Judy Greer — rounding out a stellar supporting cast. 27 Dresses is available to stream on BBC iPlayer for the next seven days. The film was a huge success, grossing $162.7 million at the worldwide box-office against a $30 million budget. However, it received mixed reviews from critics upon its release. While one reviewer said: 'Hugely enjoyable, frequently funny romantic comedy with a superb script and a terrific central performance from Katherine Heigl.' Another critic acknowledged the film's lack of originality, yet felt it was a good watch: 'Something old, something borrowed... but still an assured, perfectly decent popcorn pleaser that sees the limber, likeable Heigl consolidate her Knocked Up lustre. Add sparky his/her chemistry and you've got a well-turned-out chick flick.' Praise for Heigl ran abound, with one critic writing: 'It really is Heigl's film, and she sells both the enthusiasm of someone high on the brilliant potential of love and versed in combatting the barbs of cynicism.' However not all were left impressed: 'What a maddening waste of Katherine Heigl this insipid romantic comedy is.' Audience reviews proved to be a mixed bag as well, with one viewer writing: 'Without a doubt my favourite rom com! Lighthearted and fun with a great soundtrack. Heigl and Marsden are great together! Many laughs!' While another wrote: 'This movie is one of my favourite movies now. I love everything about this movie. I wish there were still movies like this. The romcom and set up of this whole story line is amazing and the choices for the actors/actresses was amazing as well.' And although some weren't too taken with the film's premise: 'Boring. Seen this type of tripe too many times to have anything good to say about it.' Others thought 27 Dresses has stood the test of time: 'I've seen this movie more times than I can count. This may very well be the last great rom-com made. I'm glad it has aged so well!!' 27 Dresses is available to stream for free on BBC iPlayer till June 16. It's also available to rent on Amazon Prime Video.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Katherine Heigl Opens Up About 'Anxiety' of Raising Teens — and Why They Might Skip Mother's Day Brunch (Exclusive)
Katherine Heigl and her husband Josh Kelley share three children, including two teen daughters, and the actress says parenting in teen years can be a challenge with a lot of 'drama' The Firefly Lane actress is looking forward to Mother's Day — and time on her own Heigl says she wants her kids to learn to be OK with making mistakes Katherine Heigl is sharing some parenting advice: If you thought the toddler years were scary, the actress says, just wait 'til your kids are teens. "It really increases your anxiety and your fear as a parent," says the Firefly Lane and Grey's Anatomy star, who shares three kids — including two teen daughters with husband and musician Josh Kelley, 45. "You are not as in control as you were when they were little, where you had all the power of keeping them safe and guiding choices. They are their own little people now and they really have their own minds and they're going through it. It's a tumultuous time." Heigl, 46, says that their daughters, Naleigh, 16, and Adalaide, 13, (their youngest is their son Joshua, 8), didn't used to have much in common, but as they've gotten older, they share more interests. "Now that Adelaide's 13, they're both into makeup, they're both into this TikTok dance and that TikTok dance," she says. "They're spending more time together, but that can also go south." When it does, she says, "I do not try to interfere or navigate or referee. I walk out the room, I'm like, 'They'll work it out.' And they always do. They're very close, but they're teenage girls. They're going to fight." Heigl is taking that same approach of acceptance when it comes to Mother's Day this year. Last year, she says, the whole family went out to pricey brunch in Park City, Utah, near their home. "It was a per person price and the kids just ate watermelon and toast the whole time!" she says. "I think they're going to be amazing brunch buddies, but they're not there yet. They're not interested in doing that." Instead, she says, she's planning to take her mother out to brunch. just the two of them. And then, she's considering a little kid-free time: "Is it wrong to want to just maybe be alone for the day in my art studio, do my own thing?" she says with a laugh. Heigl says she knows she doesn't always get it right as a mom. "My most shameful moments as a parent are when I lose my temper," she says. "And I recently did and had to apologize." But her "prayer every night is that I am the right mother for each of my children and their individual needs," and that means guiding and loving them, "so that when they get to be adults, they can go slay their own dragons." To prepare them, she wants to teach them to "figure out who you actually are, what your values are, what really matters to you and to be okay with making mistakes," she says. "I've tried to be overly perfect my whole life and failed again and again because nobody is perfect. I've tried to find a way as I've gotten older, to forgive myself for my mistakes and not put that kind of unrealistic expectation on myself, because it really does something to your self-esteem." Heigl says she's also refusing to feel shame about another common struggle mothers can face - one that's rarely mentioned: incontinence. "It was absolutely something I had experienced," says Heigl, who is a brand ambassador for Poise incontinence products, which has been offering a line of promotional Mother's Day cards (sample message: 'To the mom I adore, sorry I might've weakened your pelvic floor.'), "Honestly, in five minutes, I'm going to be like, 'I have to go to the bathroom.' Because if I hold it for too long and I sneeze or anything, it's over." So many moms go through the same thing, Heigl says. "Why are we not talking about it more? I could have really used it postpartum. Because that's when it was at its absolute worst. Three or four months after giving birth, I was back to work and I was like, 'Boy, that was risky in costumes!'" She adds: "It's a totally normal natural process of motherhood, aging, perimenopause, menopause, all of it. Why do we act like that's so shameful to talk about? I've had enough of that. We all just need to be grateful we're still alive." Read the original article on People
