Ms. Russell:

I just recently watched the DVD of release of Waitress - you know, the movie you’ve been receiving all the acclaim and Oscar buzz for.  Let me first start off by saying that I thought you did an amazing job.  I was really happy to see you solidify your comeback since your heydey on Felicity.  (I’ll even forget that your critically panned August Rush exists.)

So now that I’ve gotten the compliments out of the way, I must now move on to the purpose of my note.  I read a very disturbing piece of news the other day and I’m hoping you will dispute the rumors. 

Please tell me it’s not true.  Please tell me you will not be starring in a comedy with Adam Sandler.

Granted, Adam Shankman (Hairspray) is slated to helm Bedtime Stories.  I understand the appeal.  But I’m begging you—don’t make an about face and go backwards with your career. 

If this film were on the dramatic end of the Sandler spectrum (like Reign Over Me, Spanglish or Punch-Drunk Love), you might have my support.  But playing the romantic interest in any Sandler comedy hasn’t really helped anyone.  Don’t align yourself with the Jessical Biels of the world.  You’re better than that.  And how about Kate Beckinsale?  How did Click benefit her?  And does anyone remember Winona Ryder’s role in Mr. Deeds?

You’ve already proven your comedic chops with your stint on Scrubs.  Now it’s time to take advantage of the awards season hoopla.  Don’t tempt fate now by coming anywhere near a possible Rob Schneider appearance.  Please.