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Katherine Heigl Biography (Actress, Producer and Former Fashion Model)

Birthday: November 24, 1978 (Sagittarius)

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

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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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Birthday: November 24, 1978 (Sagittarius)

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

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Also Known As: Katherine Marie Heigl

Age: 47 Years, 47 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

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  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.

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  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."

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  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."

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  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.

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American PeopleAmerican ActressesSagittarius ActressesActresses Who Are In Their 40sWomen Film & Theater Personalities Childhood & Early LifeKatherine 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.Continue Reading Below