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Katherine Heigl Defends Mar-a-Lago Appearance Amid Criticism

3/13/2026

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Katherine Heigl faced criticism for attending the Wine, Women & Shoes charity event at U.S. President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago on March 8.
Lara Trump co-chaired the event, which raised $5 million for Big Dog Ranch Rescue.
Katherine Heigl denied political motivations.
She responded to detractors on social media and defended her commitment to animal welfare.
She urged unity for animal protection.

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Katherine Heigl faced criticism for attending the Wine, Women & Shoes charity event at U.S. President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago on March 8.
Lara Trump co-chaired the event, which raised $5 million for Big Dog Ranch Rescue.
Katherine Heigl denied political motivations.
She responded to detractors on social media and defended her commitment to animal welfare.
She urged unity for animal protection.