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3 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation  |  Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED   » NEWS NOW   Sex offender filmed women at Old Navy in Medford       ...       Man sentenced in gold, forgery scheme       ...       Pry bar attack on roommate for allegedly 'sexting' girlfriend lands Medford man in prison       ...       Sex offender filmed women at Old Navy in Medford       ...       Man sentenced in gold, forgery scheme       ...       Pry bar attack on roommate for allegedly 'sexting' girlfriend lands Medford man in prison       ...           Rose McGowan Slams Caitlyn Jenner's Women of the Year Honor Rose McGowan has some very strong feelings about the fact that ... Comment By TV Guide MailTribune.com By TV Guide Posted Nov. 17, 2015 at 3:23 PM Updated Nov 17, 2015 at 7:28 PM By TV Guide Posted Nov. 17, 2015 at 3:23 PM Updated Nov 17, 2015 at 7:28 PM »  Social News Rose McGowan has some very strong feelings about the fact that Caitlyn Jenner was given one of Glamour 's Women of the Year Awards. Although Jenner has garnered much support during her transition this year, McGowan doesn't seem to be among the supporters. In a lengthy Facebook post, McGowan wrote, "Caitlyn Jenner you do not understand what being a woman is all about. You want to be a woman and stand with us- well learn us. We are more than deciding what to wear. We are more than the stereotypes foisted upon us by people like you...Woman of the year? No, not until you wake up and join the fight." Caitlyn Jenner is going on a speaking tour The actress was reacting to a comment Jenner made in an interview with BuzzFeed , in which she said that "the hardest part about being a woman is figuring out what to wear." McGowan later amended the post, adding that she's "happy for what [Jenner] is doing visibility wise for the trans community, and I'm happy she's living her truth, but comments like hers have consequences for other women." McGowan's negative reaction to Glamour choosing Jenner as a recipient of the award is actually not the first. New York City police officer James Smith has already written that he was giving back the Glamour award that his late wife received for her heroism on 9/11 because Jenner receiving the same award was "a slap in the face" to her memory. Read McGowan's full Facebook post below: Caitlyn Jenner you do not understand what being a woman is about at all. You want to be a woman and stand with us- well...Posted by Rose Mcgowan on� Monday, November 16, 2015 Video: Husband of 9/11 hero returns "Women of the Year" award after Glamour honors Caitlyn Jenner Other Links From TVGuide.com Caitlyn Jenner Rose McGowan By TV Guide MailTribune.com By TV Guide Posted Nov. 17, 2015 at 3:23 PM Updated Nov 17, 2015 at 7:28 PM » Comment or view comments   Reader Reaction »  STAY INFORMED   Email NewsLetter   Sign Up Today   Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed   Email newsletter   Sign Up Today   Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.    Privacy Policy  |  Terms of Service  |  Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501