The actress, known for films like 'Knocked Up', 'The Ugly Truth' and '27 Dresses', made an appearance on Shannen Doherty's podcast, 'Let's Be Clear' when the topic came up, reports Deadline. came in front.

Doherty said, "I don't know anyone other than you who declines an Emmy nomination."

To which Hegel replied: "Well, I didn't, and everyone keeps saying so. I didn't turn it down."

“You know, you have to dedicate yourself. You have to submit your work, and then they deliberate and decide if they want to nominate you,” Heigl said.

"I didn't submit my work that year."

The news of Heigl not being considered for the Emmys was controversial, as the actress had won in the Best Supporting Actress category the year before.

In a 2008 statement, Heigl said: "I did not feel I was given the material necessary for an Emmy nomination this season, and in an effort to preserve the integrity of the Academy organization, I withdrew my name from contention. "

Sixteen years after the controversy, Heigl regrets her statement and says, "She should not have said anything."

Earlier this year, Heigl attended the Emmys by reuniting with her former 'Grey's Anatomy' co-stars to celebrate the series.