Katherine Heigl is an American actress born on November 24, 1978, in Washington, D.C.
She gained recognition for her role as Izzie Stevens on the ABC medical drama Grey’s Anatomy from 2005 to 2010, which earned her a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2007.
Katherine started her career as a child model and made her film debut in That Night.
She later appeared in successful romantic comedy films such as Knocked Up, 27 Dresses, The Ugly Truth and New Year’s Eve.
Additionally, Katherine has been an advocate for organ donation and has worked with Best Friends Animal Society on several projects.
Siblings
Katherine has two siblings.
She has an older sister named Meg who was adopted from South Korea before Katherine was born.
Katherine also had a brother named Jason, who tragically passed away in a car accident at the age of 15.
Katherine commemorated the 35th anniversary of Jason’s death by sharing a heartfelt tribute to him on social media.
Parents
Katherine’s parents, Nancy and Paul Heigl, raised her in New Canaan, Connecticut.
Her mother, Nancy, was a personal manager, and her father, Paul, was an accountant and financial executive.
Katherine’s parents were very supportive of her career from a young age, and they encouraged her to pursue acting and modeling.
Her mother even served as her manager for a time.
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Career
Katherine gained recognition for her role as Izzie Stevens on the ABC medical drama Grey’s Anatomy from 2005 to 2010, which earned her a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2007.
She started her career as a child model and made her film debut in That Night and later appeared in successful romantic comedy films such as Knocked Up, 27 Dresses, The Ugly Truth and New Year’s Eve.
Katherine also starred in the short-lived NBC television series State of Affairs and the Netflix series Firefly Lane.
She is known for her strong convictions and courage, as well as her determination to have a voice in the industry.
Katherine has been an advocate for organ donation and has worked with Best Friends Animal Society on several projects.
Personal life
Katherine has been married to Josh Kelley, a pop-turned-country musician, since 2007.
They have three children together, namely Naleigh Mi-Eun, Adalaide Marie Hope and Joshua Bishop.
Naleigh and Adalaide were adopted, while Joshua was born in 2016.
The family lives in Utah, where Katherine and Kelley raise their children away from the hustle and bustle of Hollywood.
They share a love for animals and have eight dogs and three cats in addition to their children.
Katherine has spoken about her decision to raise her children away from the spotlight, citing the need for a peaceful and grounded environment for her family.
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