Katherine Heigl Biography

(Actress, Producer and Former Fashion Model)

Birthday: November 24, 1978 (Sagittarius)

Born In: Washington, D.C., United States

Katherine Marie Heigl is an American actor and film producer. She is best known for her role as ‘Dr. Isobel Stevens’ on ABC's medical drama ‘Grey's Anatomy’ for which she won the ‘Primetime Emmy Award’ for ‘Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.’ She has also starred in films, such as ‘Under Siege 2: Dark Territory,’ ‘Knocked Up,’ ‘27 Dresses,’ ‘The Ugly Truth,’ ‘Killers,’ ‘Life As We Know It,’ and ‘New Year's Eve’ among others. As an actor, she does not want to be typecast as someone who plays glamorous roles, and wants to do more challenging roles. She often speaks her mind, earning both respect and criticism. She started her career as a child model with ‘Wilhelmina Models’ before turning towards full-time acting. She made her debut in the coming-of-age film ‘That Night.’ She starred as ‘Isabel Evans’ in the television series ‘Roswell’ and acted in the movie ‘My Father the Hero’ before landing her path-breaking role in‘Grey's Anatomy.’ She has appeared as a cover model on several publications, including ‘Maxim,’ ‘Vanity Fair,’ and ‘Cosmopolitan.’ On the personal front, the actor got married to singer Josh Kelley in 2007.

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Quick Facts

Also Known As: Katherine Marie Heigl

Age: 45 Years, 45 Year Old Females

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Josh Kelley (m. 2007)

father: Paul Heigl

mother: Nancy (née Engelhardt)

siblings: Holt Heigl, Jason Heigl, Meg Heigl

children: Adalaide Marie Hope Kelley, Joshua Bishop Kelley, Jr, Nancy Leigh Kelley

Born Country: United States

Actresses American Women

Height: 5'9" (175 cm), 5'9" Females

Ancestry: Irish American, German American

  • 1

    Is Katherine Heigl still acting in movies and TV shows?

    Yes, Katherine Heigl is still active in the entertainment industry, taking on various acting roles in both films and television shows.

  • 2

    What are some of Katherine Heigl's most popular movies?

    Some of Katherine Heigl's most popular movies include "27 Dresses," "Knocked Up," "The Ugly Truth," "Life as We Know It," and "Killers."

  • 3

    Has Katherine Heigl ever won any major acting awards?

    Yes, Katherine Heigl has won several awards for her performances, including a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role in "Grey's Anatomy."

  • 4

    What is Katherine Heigl's approach to balancing her acting career and personal life?

    Katherine Heigl has mentioned in interviews that she prioritizes her family and tries to maintain a healthy work-life balance by carefully selecting projects and scheduling her time effectively.

Childhood & Early Life
Katherine Marie Heigl was born on 24 November 1978, in Washington, D.C., USA, to Nancy, a personal manager, and Paul Heigl, a financial executive and accountant. She is the youngest of four siblings.
The untimely death of her older brother led her parents to convert to ‘The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ when she was eight years old. She initially lived in Virginia and Denver, and finally settled in New Canaan, Connecticut.
When Heigl was nine, her aunt sent her photos to numerous modeling agencies. She signed with ‘Wilhelmina Models’ and made her first appearance on a TV commercial for ‘Cheerios.’
She made her film debut in 1992 when she played ‘Kathryn’ in the film ‘That Night.’ The following year, she appeared in Steven Soderbergh's drama film ‘King of the Hill.’ She dropped out of high school to pursue a career in Hollywood.
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Career
Her first lead role was in the 1994 comedy film ‘My Father the Hero’ where she played ‘Nicole Arnel,’ a teenager trying to impress a local boy.
In 1995, she appeared in Steven Seagal’s thriller ‘Under Siege 2: Dark Territory,’ portraying a teenager traveling on a train and escorted by her uncle, a counter-terrorist expert, to visit her father’s grave.
Between 1996 and 1999, she regularly modeled for magazines, had a lead role in Disney's TV film ‘Wish Upon a Star,’ and co-starred with Peter Fonda in the re-worked Shakespearean play, ‘The Tempest.’
During this time, she also appeared in films, such as ‘Stand-ins,’ ‘Bug Buster,’ ‘Bride of Chucky,’ ‘100 Girls,’ and ‘Valentine.’
In 2003, she appeared in many television movies, including ‘Evil Never Dies’ and ‘Love Comes Softly.’ She was also seen in the film ‘Descendant.’
In 2005, she acted in the comedy film ‘The Ringer’ and starred as ‘Romy’ in the television movie ‘Romy and Michele: In the Beginning,’ a prequel to the film ‘Romy and Michele's High School Reunion.’
The same year, she was cast as ‘Isobel Stevens’ in the popular medical drama series ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ which turned out to be one of her most popular roles.
She played the lead role in the 2005 movie ‘Side Effects.’ Heigl was also the executive producer of the movie.
In 2007, she starred alongside Seth Rogen, Paul Rudd, and director Judd Apatow's wife Leslie Mann in the movie ‘Knocked Up.’ The movie was a critical and commercial success.
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She starred in the film ‘27 Dresses’ which received mixed reviews from critics. This 2008 romantic comedy film was directed by Anne Fletcher and written by Aline Brosh McKenna.
In the 2009 romantic comedy ‘The Ugly Truth,’ she played ‘Abigail "Abby" Richter,’ a romantically challenged morning show producer, opposite Gerard Butler, who portrayed ‘Mike Chadway,’ her male bigot correspondent.
In 2010, she produced and played lead role in the film ‘Life As We Know It.’ The next year, she appeared in the romantic comedy ‘New Year's Eve.’
In ‘The Big Wedding,’ a 2013 romantic comedy, she shared screen-space with Robert De Niro, Diane Keaton, Susan Sarandon, and Robin Williams. The film was a critical and commercial failure.
In the erotic thriller ‘Unforgettable’ (2017), she starred alongside Rosario Dawson and Geoff Stults. In the animated comedy film ‘The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature,’ which released theatrically on August 11, 2017, she reprised her role as ‘Andie.’
In 2018, Heigl joined the cast of the legal drama series ‘Suits’ where she played the main role of ‘Samantha Wheeler.’ The following year, she was cast to play ‘Tully Hart’ in the drama web television series ‘Firefly Lane.’
Major Works
Her role as ‘Dr. Isobel Stevens’ on ABC's medical drama series 'Grey's Anatomy' is one of her most popular roles. The series ran for five years from 2005 to 2010, and won her a ‘Primetime Emmy Award.’
Awards & Achievements
In 2007, she won the ‘Primetime Emmy Award’ for ‘Best Supporting Actress’ for ‘Grey’s Anatomy.’
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Personal Life & Legacy
Heigl married singer Josh Kelley in 2007. In 2009, they adopted Nancy Leigh, a South Korean baby girl with a congenital heart problem. They also adopted a girl named Adelaide Marie Hope in 2012.
A passionate dog-lover, Heigl worked with ‘Best Friends Animal Society’ on several projects. Her organization, ‘Heigl's Hounds of Hope,’ rescues dogs with behavior problems from shelters and rehabilitates them.
On June 2016, Kelley and Heigl announced that they were expecting their first biological child. Heigl gave birth to her son Joshua Bishop on December 20, 2016.
Facts About Katherine Heigl

Katherine Heigl is an animal lover and has several rescue dogs that she adores.

She is a talented artist and enjoys painting in her free time.

Katherine Heigl is a dedicated advocate for organ donation awareness.

She is a skilled baker and often shares photos of her delicious creations on social media.

Katherine Heigl is fluent in German and has showcased her language skills in some of her acting roles.

Katherine Heigl Movies

1. King of the Hill (1993)

  (History, Drama)

2. The Ugly Truth (2009)

  (Romance, Comedy)

3. Life as We Know It (2010)

  (Romance, Comedy, Drama)

4. Knocked Up (2007)

  (Romance, Comedy)

5. 27 Dresses (2008)

  (Comedy, Romance)

6. That Night (1992)

  (Drama, Romance)

7. 100 Girls (2000)

  (Comedy, Romance)

8. Jackie & Ryan (2014)

  (Music, Romance, Drama, Family)

9. The Ringer (2005)

  (Sport, Comedy)

10. Jenny's Wedding (2015)

  (Drama, Comedy)

Awards

Primetime Emmy Awards
2007 Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series Grey's Anatomy (2005)
People's Choice Awards
2010 Favorite TV Drama Actress Winner
2008 Favorite Female TV Star Winner

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