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Katee Sackhoff Reflects on Challenging Comic-Con Debut

10/26/2025

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Katee Sackhoff, the actress who played Starbuck in Battlestar Galactica, discussed her difficult 2003 San Diego Comic-Con debut and the boos on The Joe Rogan Experience.
She recalled discovering online backlash about her casting, noting the internet was still new.
The show's reception improved over time as fans expressed their support.
Sackhoff plans to rewatch the series with her husband in January, despite never having seen it before.

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Katee Sackhoff, the actress who played Starbuck in Battlestar Galactica, discussed her difficult 2003 San Diego Comic-Con debut and the boos on The Joe Rogan Experience.
She recalled discovering online backlash about her casting, noting the internet was still new.
The show's reception improved over time as fans expressed their support.
Sackhoff plans to rewatch the series with her husband in January, despite never having seen it before.