Katherine Heigl

Date of Birth: November 24, 1978

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Biography

Katherine Marie Heigl is an American actress and former fashion model who gained widespread recognition for her role as Dr. Izzie Stevens on the ABC medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy” (2005-2010). Born in Washington, D.C., and raised in New Canaan, Connecticut, Heigl embarked on her acting career at a young age, initially modeling before shifting to film and television roles. She made her film debut in “That Night” (1992) and went on to star in notable movies such as “My Father the Hero” (1994), “Under Siege 2: Dark Territory” (1995), “Knocked Up” (2007), and “27 Dresses” (2008). Heigl has won several awards, including a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her work on “Grey’s Anatomy.” In addition to her acting career, she is also known for her advocacy work in animal welfare and adoption.

5 Interesting Facts about Katherine Heigl

1. Katherine Heigl began her career as a child model with Wilhelmina Models before transitioning to acting.

2. She won a Primetime Emmy Award for her role in “Grey’s Anatomy” in 2007.

3. Heigl has been an outspoken advocate for adoption and has adopted two children.

4. She starred alongside Seth Rogen in the hit romantic comedy “Knocked Up,” which significantly boosted her career.

5. Katherine is a co-founder of the Jason Debus Heigl Foundation, which aims to end animal cruelty and promote pet adoption.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Katherine Heigl

1. “I pride myself on being kind. But that’s not to say there aren’t moments when I’m a diva. Everybody has bad moments.”

2. “You have to listen to your body, and take care of yourself, and be healthy.”

3. “I have very strong opinions about what’s right and wrong – and I can’t keep them bottled up.”

4. “I believe in the institution of marriage, and I intend to keep my vows.”

5. “I’ve been working my whole life, and I learned that you have to be a certain kind of person to be in this industry.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At the height of her career, Katherine Heigl’s net worth was estimated to be around $30 million.

Children

Katherine Heigl has three children. She adopted her daughter Naleigh from South Korea in 2009, and her second daughter, Adalaide, from the U.S. in 2012. She also has a biological son named Joshua Bishop Kelley Jr., born in 2016 with her husband, musician Josh Kelley.