It has been a rough week for two of televisions most loved personalities.
Hugh Laurie, better known as curmudgeonly Dr. House, returned to work this Monday after taking a sudden trip home to England, where his wife Jo and three children live, on Oct. 25. At the time, a representative for the show said he was attending to "family obligations." On Sunday, however, the Sydney Daily Telegraph published a rather revealing interview. Laurie admitted that he has been struggling with a mild case of depression for which he sees a therapist periodically. Though this may come as a surprise to anyone who has followed Laurie's career, the actor admits to being drained by the long hours and is tired of the "industry's false sincerity and smiles." He also worries constantly about the show and thinks everything he does is going to be a "disaster." Despite stellar ratings and a wide fan base, Laurie is "not rejoicing or lying back and enjoying it" and has a hard time being separated from his family in London.
The queen of daytime talk shows has spent her time slaying a mighty big dragon. Last week, Oprah Winfrey was made aware that several students had accused multiple employees of physical and verbal abuse at her South African academy. On Sunday, she called for an emergency meeting at the school and tearfully asked parents for their forgiveness. "I've disappointed you. I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry," she said. Winfrey canceled all her appointments to fly to Henley-on-Klip, just south of Johannesburg, two times in the past week. Oprah has been very open about her own experiences dealing with abuse and therefore was sympathetic and understanding. She gave each of the girls her personal telephone number, e-mail, and mailing address so that they can contact her at any time. The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy opened in January "to provide quality education to underprivileged girls." Oprah recalled that the opening of the academy was the proudest and greatest day of her life. On Monday, Oprah's best friend, Gayle King, appeared at the Angel Ball for Cancer Research in New York City. Acting as a partner in establishing the academy, King notes that the two are taking a hands-on approach with the investigation. "We are trying to figure out what is real and what isn't," she told People magazine. She continued by stating that "heart-wrenching" would not begin to describe the amount of sadness the situation has caused.
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