Katherine Heigl, known for her role as Dr. Izzie Stevens on the hit medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy,” has recently addressed the long-standing controversy surrounding her decision not to submit herself for Emmy consideration in 2008. In a candid interview on the podcast “Let’s Be Clear… with Shannen Doherty,” Heigl attempted to set the record straight and reflect on her actions from over a decade ago.

Heigl, who won an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2007, emphasized that she didn’t turn down a nomination but rather chose not to submit her work for consideration. “I just didn’t submit my work that year,” Heigl explained, adding that she felt her material that season didn’t warrant a nomination.

The actress expressed regret over how she handled the situation, acknowledging that her attempt to make a “snarky point” about her material backfired. “I should have said nothing,...