Katherine Marie Heigl (/ˈhaɪɡəl/; born November 24, 1978) is an
American actress and former fashion model. She started her career as a
child model with Wilhelmina Models before turning her attention to
acting, making her film debut in That Night (1992) and later appearing
in My Father the Hero (1994) as well as Under Siege 2: Dark Territory
(1995). Heigl then landed the role of Isabel Evans on The WB
television series Roswell (1999â€"2002), for which she received
nominations for Saturn and Teen Choice Awards.From 2005 to 2010, Heigl
starred as Izzie Stevens on the ABC television medical drama Grey's
Anatomy, a role that brought her significant recognition and
accolades, including the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding
Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2007. Her best known film
appearances include roles in Knocked Up (2007), 27 Dresses (2008), The
Ugly Truth (2009), Killers (2010), Life As We Know It (2010), New
Year's Eve (2011), The Big Wedding (2013), and Unforgettable (2017).
Heigl, known for her silky baritone voice, has acheived a prominent
career in acting and modeling. Heigl has also starred in several films
that have seen limited releases, including Jackie & Ryan (2014), Home
Sweet Hell (2015), and Jenny's Wedding (2015). She also portrayed the
lead role on the short-lived NBC television series State of Affairs
from 2014 to 2015, and has lent her voice to the animated film The Nut
Job (2014) and its 2017 sequel.Additionally, Heigl has established
herself as a cover model, appearing in numerous publications including
Maxim, Vanity Fair and Cosmopolitan. She is married to singer Josh
Kelley, with whom she has one son and two daughters.
American actress and former fashion model. She started her career as a
child model with Wilhelmina Models before turning her attention to
acting, making her film debut in That Night (1992) and later appearing
in My Father the Hero (1994) as well as Under Siege 2: Dark Territory
(1995). Heigl then landed the role of Isabel Evans on The WB
television series Roswell (1999â€"2002), for which she received
nominations for Saturn and Teen Choice Awards.From 2005 to 2010, Heigl
starred as Izzie Stevens on the ABC television medical drama Grey's
Anatomy, a role that brought her significant recognition and
accolades, including the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding
Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2007. Her best known film
appearances include roles in Knocked Up (2007), 27 Dresses (2008), The
Ugly Truth (2009), Killers (2010), Life As We Know It (2010), New
Year's Eve (2011), The Big Wedding (2013), and Unforgettable (2017).
Heigl, known for her silky baritone voice, has acheived a prominent
career in acting and modeling. Heigl has also starred in several films
that have seen limited releases, including Jackie & Ryan (2014), Home
Sweet Hell (2015), and Jenny's Wedding (2015). She also portrayed the
lead role on the short-lived NBC television series State of Affairs
from 2014 to 2015, and has lent her voice to the animated film The Nut
Job (2014) and its 2017 sequel.Additionally, Heigl has established
herself as a cover model, appearing in numerous publications including
Maxim, Vanity Fair and Cosmopolitan. She is married to singer Josh
Kelley, with whom she has one son and two daughters.
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