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- Born: November 24, 1978
- Birthplace: Washington, DC
- Most recent film: 27 Dresses
- Notable role in: Knocked Up
- Spouse: Josh Kelley
- AskMen named her the "Most Desirable Woman of 2008"
- Named by FHM Magazine as one of the "100 Sexiest Women in the World"
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American actress Katherine Heigl plays the role as Dr. Isobel "Izzie" Stevens on the hit television show Grey's Anatomy for which she won an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2007.
E! News reported in March 2009 that Heigl's Grey's Anatomy character, Izzie Stevens, will be diagnosed with a form of brain cancer in an upcoming episode. Actor Justin Chambers, who plays Heigl's on-screen boyfriend Alex Karev, told TV Guide Canada that Izzie's cancer storyline would serve as an explanation for the reappearance of her late boyfriend Denny Duquette.E Online: Izzie Has Cancer for Sure (March 6, 2009)
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Leaving Grey's
In February 2009, co-star James Pickens, Jr. stated that Heigl would be leaving the season along with castmate T.R. Knight at the end of the 2009 season.New York Post: Izzie Leaving Grey's Anatomy (February 10, 2009) However, during her July appearance on Regis and Kelly, she stated that she will be staying for another three years. -
Isobel Stevens
Heigl plays Dr. Izziel Stevens on the ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy. Isobel aka Izzie grew up in a trailer park in Chehalis, Washington. She gave birth to a daughter before she left high school. After school she attended the University of Washington and subsidized her education by modeling. Stevens is currently a resident at Seattle Grace Hospital and lives with Meredith Grey. -
Career
Heigl is one of the few actresses who made the transition from small screen to the big screen. During a hiatus from Grey's Heigl appeared in the Judd Apatow comedy Knocked Up for which she gained critical acclaim and the film was a box office success. Heigl's next project was the romantic comedy 27 Dresses, and she is slated to appear in the upcoming film The Ugly Truth with Gerard Butler. -
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Katherine Heigl Questions
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Does anyone else not care for Katherine Heigl? 1 AnswerI like her - but I don't care for her character on Grey's Anatomy. She does much better in movies. I can't wait to see The Ugly Truth. ... read more -
Did Katherine Heigl and T.R. Knight quit Greys Anatomy? 1 AnswerIt's true according to Us Weekly. The show's producers confirmed it and wished them nothing but the best, apparently. See below: read more -
How many times has Katherine Heigl played a character named Isabel? 2 AnswersAccording to the information available from IMDB.com, Katherine has played the following roles as Isobel / Isabel... "Grey's Anatomy" Dr. Isobel 'Izzie' Stevens... read more
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What ever happened to Katherine Mcphee? 1 AnswerAs of April of this year, she's working on an album, and hopes to have it ready sometime "in the not too distant future." She also has a May 24th show in DC lis... read more
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Katherine Heigl Timeline
- Note: The majority of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.
- 1975: Born on November 24,
- 1992: That Night - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 1993: King of the Hill - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 1994: My Father the Hero - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 1999: Roswell - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 2005: Grey's Anatomy - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 2006: Knocked Up - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 2007: Wins Emmy for Best Supporting Actress
- 2008: 27 Dresses - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
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No no no! Katherine Heigl may not play Stephanie Plum! It has to be Sandra Bullock. RT @geekgirldiva: http://bit.ly/bdHUz5
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@gossipcomm I question Katherine Heigl's ability to look like she is fuelled primarily by donuts.
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No no, need someone louder and unpolished RT @sarahw: Katherine Heigl as Stephanie Plum? Hmm, I dunno...http://is.gd/82Vej
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Katherine Heigl lands plum role in One For The Money http://bit.ly/c8Mtl7
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Just read that Katherine Heigl is going to play Stephanie Plum. For reals? Not how I pictured her. You?
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