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Writers Guild Of America Strike

On Monday 5th, November the Writers Guild of America went on strike as a result of a dispute with the studios and production companies over residual payments and profit sharing for new media broadcasting. Katherine and her Grey's co-stars joined the picket lines outside of ABC's Prospect Studios in Los Feliz on Wednesday 7th May to show their solidarity and support for the writers industrial action. The clips and interviews below show the protests and see Katherine and cast explain the reasons behind the strike.
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WGA Strike - "Diversity Day"

The Writers Guild of America, Black Writers Committee hosted a “Diversity Day” on the picket line outside Paramount Pictures Studios on Wednesday, December 12th in support of striking writers. Katherine joined the line to lend her support and explained to the media why she was fully behind the WGA. Katie directed blame for the strike solely at the Studios and stated that she would not cross picket lines unless contractually obliged to do so, even if this meant missing the 2008 Golden Globe Awards.
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80th Annual Academy Awards - Show

Katherine attended the 80th Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theater at Hollywood & Highland Center on Sunday, February 24th where she presented the award for Best Makeup to La Vie En Rose. She looked stunning in a red Escada gown complemented with Ryan Ryan jewelry, Jimmy Choo shoes and clutch. Katie admitted during the presentation that she was very nervous but spoke with great clarity during her announcement, delivering the names of the nominees and the award presentation flawlessly.
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80th Annual Academy Awards - Red Carpet

The 80th Annual Academy Awards took place at the Kodak Theater at Hollywood & Highland Center on Sunday, February 24th 2008. Katie walked the red carpet posing for the photographers and chatting with the various news organisations at the event. She spoke about her wedding, honeymoon and how nervous she was to be attending her first Academy Awards where she was also presenting. The clips are in Windows Media Player format and must be unzipped to be played.
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