Katherine Marie Heigl (born November 24, 1978) is an American actress, film producer and former fashion model. He began his career as a model boy with Model Wilhelmina before turning his attention to acting, making his movie debut at That Night (1992) and later appearing on My Father the Hero (1994) and Under Siege 2: Dark Territory (1995). Heigl then landed the role of Isabel Evans on the television series The WB Roswell (1999-2002), where she received nominations for the Saturn and Teen Choice Awards.
From 2005 to 2010, Heigl starred as Izzie Stevens in the television drama ABC Gray's Anatomy , a role that brought significant recognition and awards, including the Emmy Primetime Award for Best Achieving Actress in Drama Series in 2007. The film's appearance most notably including 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 also starred in several movies that have seen limited releases, including Jackie & amp; Ryan (2014), Home Sweet Hell (2015), and Jenny Wedding (2015). She also plays a lead role in the short-lived NBC television series State of Affairs from 2014 to 2015, and has lent her voice to the animated movie The Nut Job (2014)) and its sequel in 2017.
In addition, Heigl has established itself 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 adopted daughters.
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Heigl was born in Washington, D.C., at Columbia's Women's Hospital. She is the youngest of four children from Nancy (nÃÆ' Â © e Engelhardt), a personal manager, and Paul Heigl, a financial executive and accountant. His father is of German descent (including Swiss-German) and Irish, and his mother is of German descent. His brothers are Meg (adopted), Jason (deceased), and Holt. Heigl lived in Northern Virginia and then Denver, before his family moved to the city of New Canaan, Connecticut, when Katherine was five years old, and where she lived in her childhood.
In 1986, his older brother Jason died of injuries sustained in a car accident, after being thrown from behind a pickup truck while he was out for lunch with some of his classmates in high school. His family donated his organs after death. His brother's death caused Heigl's parents to move to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Heigl, then eight years old, raised in that faith (before that, his mother was Lutheran and his father Catholic).
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Careers
1992-1998: Initial work
When Heigl was nine years old, an aunt visiting the family decided to take some pictures of him. After returning to his home in New York, his aunt sent a picture to a number of modeling agencies, with permission from Heigl's parents. Within a few weeks, Heigl signed with Model Wilhelmina as a child model. As soon as he signed a contract with the agency, a client chose him for use in magazine ads, where he made his fashion debut. At that time, Heigl earns $ 75 per hour for Sears and Lord & amp; Taylor Catalog. The first time Heigl appeared on national television commercials was for Cheerios cereals.
Heigl started studying acting and made his film debut at That Night (1992). She played Christina Sebastian in the Steven Deperbebor-era drama King of the Hill before taking part in her first lead role in the 1994 comedy My Father the Hero. During this time, Heigl continued to attend New Canaan High School, balancing his film work and modeling with his academic studies. Heigl dropped out of New Canaan High School after his second year to pursue a career in Hollywood.
In 1995, he starred in the action film Steven Seagal Under Siege 2: Dark Territory . Heigl described a 16-year-old teenager traveling by train across the mountain with his uncle Casey Ryback (Seagal), a former SEAL anti-terrorist, to visit his late father's grave. The train was hijacked by mercenaries in Colorado, who guarded the Heigl character as a hostage. Much of his work in the film is in contrast to Morris Chestnut, Sandra Taylor, and Everett McGill. Despite an increased focus on acting, Heigl is still widely modeled, appearing regularly in magazines such as Seventeen .
She got a lead role in a film made for Disney's Wish Upon a Star television in 1996, portraying two characters exchanging bodies along with Danielle Harris. That year, Heigl's parents divorced and his mother was diagnosed with cancer. After high school graduation in 1997, Heigl moved into a four-bedroom house in Malibu Canyon, California with his mother, who also became his manager. In 1998, he starred alongside Peter Fonda in a rework of the classic Shakespeare drama The Tempest , which was organized during the American Civil War. She also starred in the horror movie Brilliant of Chucky.
1999-2004
In 1999, Heigl turned his attention to television when he accepted the role of Isabel Evans in the science fiction drama Roswell TV, an expanded role in the second and third seasons of the event. Heigl had auditioned for the three female actors (the other two roles eventually went to Shiri Appleby and Majandra Delfino) before finally being appointed as Isabel, a foreign human hybrid. Heigl is often featured in photo essays in magazines such as Life , TV Guide , and Teen and FHM . She appears on the FHM and Maxim , FHM ' s yearly "100 Sexiest Women of the World", and is featured on Girls of Galeri Maxim. In May 2006, Maxim awarded # 12 on their annual Hot 100List and voted for the 19th "19th Sexy Woman in the World" by readers of FHM magazine. While Roswell is currently in production, Heigl works in several films, including 100 Girls , 2001 independent film, and Valentine , a horror movie starring David Boreanaz and Denise Richards.
Heigl received a role in Ground Zero, a television thriller scheduled to be a fall broadcast based on James Mills' bestselling novel The Seventh Power, in the spring of 2001. He starred in as a brilliant and politically motivated college student who helped build a nuclear device to illustrate the need for change in national priorities. The device ended up in the hands of a terrorist after being betrayed by a school friend. However, after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the film was suspended because the plot was deemed inappropriate. It was released in 2003 under the title Critical Assembly . After the 9/11 attacks, Heigl recorded a public service announcement for the American Red Cross in an effort to help raise money for the victims.
In 2003, Heigl appeared in three television movies, including the horror genre Evil Never Dies, a modern variation on the Frankenstein story starring Thomas Gibson; and Love Comes Softly for Hallmark Entertainment as Marty Claridge, a pregnant young man traveling west, and reprising his role in the sequel Eternal Promise Love next year. Heigl plays the role of Isabella Linton in the modern MTV reshuffle at Emily BrontÃÆ'Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â In October 2003, Heigl cast Johnny Knoxville's opponent at The Ringer, a Farrelly Brother comedy released in December 2005. Heigl starred as Romy in the 2005 television film Romy and Michele: In Start i>, prequel to the 1997 movie High School Reunion of Romy and Michele .
2005-2010: Gray Anatomy
In 2005, Heigl played a role in what would be his highest role to date, as an internist. Isobel "Izzie" Stevens on ABC's medical drama Gray's Anatomy . This show, which was originally a mid-season replacement, became a highly successful and one of the highest-rated TV broadcasts. That same year, Heigl gained a lead role in the independent film Side Effects (2005), a romantic comedy about marketing and the pharmaceutical industry, which is also its executive producer.
In late 2006, Heigl was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress - Series, Miniseries, or Film Television for his work on Gray's Anatomy . He starred in Knocked Up (2007), a comedy by writer/director Judd Apatow, in contrast to Seth Rogen, Paul Rudd, and Apatow's real wife, Leslie Mann. After the theatrical release in June 2007, the film received positive reviews from critics, and proved successful at the box office. The cost that Heigl can command increases after the film's success. The film earned $ 148,761,765 in the US, where it earned a salary of $ 300,000 USD.
In highly publicized Vanity Fair interviews, Heigl admitted that although he enjoyed working with Apatow and Rogen when he starred in Knocked Up, he had trouble enjoying the movie itself. He called the film "a bit sexist", claiming that the film "painted women as shrews, as humor and tense, and it painted people like loved ones, silly, and fun." In his review for The Guardian , the humorous Joe Queenan is called Knocked Up "the latest in a new genre of romantic comedies in which an unflattering hero gathers with a beautiful, successful woman.".
Heigl's comments resulted in widespread reactions in the media, including personal attacks in which he was called an "ungrateful traitor", a "hypocrite", and "a diligent and impatient man who quickly tired of waiting for his girlfriend to propose to her". His religious beliefs and personal relationships were ridiculed.
Clarifying his statement to the People magazine, Heigl said:
My motive is to encourage other women like me not to pay too much attention to the element of the film, and to remember that it is a broad comedy ", and adds," Although I support my opinion, I am disappointed that it has been the focus of my experience with film.
During this successful run, Heigl also starred in Zyzzyx Road ; filmed in 2004 and not released until 2006, the film is touted as the best-selling feature film of all time. She has been listed in the list of FHM ' s "100 Sexiest Women in the World" twice in 2007.
On September 16, 2007, Heigl won the Emmy Primetime Award for Outstanding Actress in the Drama Series for his role as Izzie Stevens at Gray's Anatomy. In his acceptance speech, he says that even his mother does not think he will win. When his name was called for the award, his call to "Shit!" must be censored. Previously, he corrected the broadcast announcer Rebecca Riedy, who had been given the wrong phonetic spelling of Heigl's name and mispronounced it as Hi-jell before award presentation with Kyle Chandler for Position Supporting Actor in a Mini or Movie Series.
In January 2008, Heigl starred with James Marsden in the movie 27 Dresses , which he received $ 6 million USD. The New York Post expressed some disappointment with Heigl's talent mishandling and simplistic "movie" movies, suggesting Heigl might be more compatible "with female directors such as Kimberly Peirce (Boys Don 't Cry ) or Tamara Jenkins ( The Savages )... ". Heigl was announced as the Most Desirable Woman of 2008 , according to AskMen.com.
There is some speculation that Heigl might leave Gray's Anatomy after the end of the 2008-2009 season. This speculation revolves around his refusal to submit his name to Emmy considerations and the time he deducts to produce a movie version of Carolyn Jessop's Escape.
Heigl said publicly that he opted out of the Emmy race that year because he felt the material he received did not guarantee the Emmy's consideration. The comments reportedly angered the producers and writers of the show, who interpreted it as a bit of their work. The Gray Viewer Shonda Rhimes says she was not humiliated by the withdrawal of Emmy Heigl, and noted that Heigl's character is underestimated during the season because Heigl has asked for a lighter work schedule. Although Heigl reported displeasure with the previous season, and the persistent rumors that his character has died, ABC insists that Heigl will be back for the sixth season Gray .
Heigl starred Gerard Butler on The Ugly Truth (2009). The film was made with a budget of $ 38 million and earned $ 205 million at box office worldwide. In June 2010, Heigl starred in the comedy thriller Lionsgate Killers , with Ashton Kutcher. She later starred in and produced the widescreen drama Life As We Know It, directed by Greg Berlanti, who revolves around a woman and a man whose best friend each died in a car accident. After death, they begin to share in caring for their children who are late to orphaned. Heigl received $ 12 million for both films.
Speculation about whether Heigl will leave Gray's Anatomy lasts through most of season six. On March 11, 2010, Heigl reportedly did not appear to work on the show, and Heigl and creator of the Shonda Rhimes series later reached an agreement to immediately release Heigl from his contract. As a result, Heigl's appearance on January 21st episode Gray's Anatomy is his last appearance of the season and, so far, in the series. Heigl said that he left the show not to focus on his film career, but on his family.
2011-present: current roles
In 2011, Heigl appeared in the romantic comedy New Year's Eve ensemble, directed by Garry Marshall. Despite the commercial success, grossing more than $ 142 million worldwide, the film generally receives negative reviews. Heigl then has a major role in One for the Money (2012). Based on a series of novels by Janet Evanovich, the main character of the film is Stephanie Plum, a bounty hunter who works for a bonding company. The film failed, generating over $ 36 million worldwide against its production budget of $ 40 million. For her performance, Heigl received a Golden Raspberry Award nomination for Worst Actress.
In January 2012, Heigl stated in an interview that he has asked producer Gray's Anatomy if he can return to the show to complete the Izzie storyline. "I've told them I want [back]," he said. "I really, really want to see where [Izzie] I just want to know what happened to her and where she went and what she's doing right now My idea is that she's actually, like, finding out, and find success and really good at different hospitals.He always flounders, so he's always a step behind the eight ball and I want to see the girl take power back. "He said he regretted leaving the show. "Oh yes, sometimes, yes, you miss it I miss my friends It's a great working environment... and it's a family I spend six years with these guys every day... you grow up together , by the way... I always feel that if they want me back and finish the story... I want them to know that I agree if they want me but I really understand if that does not always work... They have a lot of storyline there. "
In 2013, he appeared with Robert De Niro, Diane Keaton and Susan Sarandon on The Big Wedding, a comedy of an alienated family that was reunited for a ceremony. The very bad critical and commercial reception welcomed the film after it was released - it holds a 7% rating on movie review reviewer Rotten Tomatoes and only generated US $ 7.5 million on its opening weekend - and for his role, Heigl was nominated for Worst Supporting Actress in Golden Raspberry Awards 34th. In June 2013, he began appearing in television commercials for Vicks' ZzzQuil.
In November 2012, Heigl plays the role of a squirrel, Andie, in the animated film The Nut Job, which was released on January 17, 2014. Heigl starred in the romantic drama Jackie & Ryan (2014), in the presence of Ben Barnes, describes a single mother recently struggling to defend her daughter and the love interest of the modern hopper train. The film was released in limited release and via video on demand by Entertainment One in the United States.
She later starred as a rejected and jealous housewife in the dark home comedy Home Sweet Hell (2015), alongside Patrick Wilson and Jordana Brewster. Released for VOD and limited theatrical drama in North America, the film received a very negative review. Variety writes in his verdict: "Considering how often [Heigl] has been slammed for not being another celebrity, curious female celebrity, it's hard not to suspect that he might have enjoyed the opportunity to play a mouse throwing painless hatred - a very exaggerated version of the stereotypes that have been assigned many times.Indeed, the appearance of Heigl as a housewife cold killing model is the only real reason to even consider watching Home Sweet Hell, a story about adulterous, extortion, and miserable, suburban malaise showing a poor Gone Girl woman. " She received a Golden Raspberry Award nomination for Worst Actress. Heigl starred in a titular role in the independent film Jenny Wedding, about a woman who finally decided to get married, but her spouse's choice tore apart her conventional family separately. An Indiegogo campaign was later launched to help raise money for post-production costs, and like some of the previous Heigl projects, the film was distributed for VOD and limited releases in certain parts of the United States alone.
Heigl returned to television in the NBC series drama State of Affairs , about the CIA attache. First show in 2015, most of the reviews are negative; The critical consensus of Rotten Tomatoes is: " The State benefits from Alfre Woodard's talent, but this too serious show is dragged by Katherine Heigl's unsympathetic character and the irregularities of unintentional laughter." It was canceled after one season due to an uninspired audience. In 2017, Heigl replaces KaDee Strickland in the lead role of Sadie Ellis, in the CBS <<> Doubt legal drama. However, as with the State of Affairs , the show aired for what was described as a "warm" rating by The Hollywood Reporter , and CBS announced its cancellation only after two episodes.
She starred opposite Rosary Dawson and Geoff Stults in the erotic film Unforgettable (2017), depicting a widow who began torturing her new fiancée from her ex-husband. The film is his first major release in three years; it garnered a mediocre review and grossed US $ 4.7 million in its opening weekend. However, Globe and Mail states that "Heigl is working overtime to humanize an annoyed mother - her face is like an old-fashioned cash register with prices popping up - but she's more fun to watch as the story grows ugly and rough, and she releases demons inside ". He took over Andie's voice-over role in the animated sequel The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature , which was released theatrically on August 11, 2017.
In 2018, Heigl joins the cast of USA Network Suits drama law series in which he will play the role of Samantha Wheeler, a new partner at the fictitious firm of Specter Litt.
Personal life
In June 2006, Heigl was engaged to singer Josh Kelley, whom he met a year earlier on the set of his music video for "Only You". They chose not to live together before they got married, with Heigl then explaining, "I think I just want to save something for a real marriage... I want something to make a marriage that is actually different from a date or a date." They marry on 23 December 2007, in Park City, Utah.
In September 2009, the couple adopted a daughter, Naleigh (Nancy Leigh), from South Korea, the birthplace of Heigl's adoptive sister, Meg. She was born with a heart defect and underwent open heart surgery before leaving Korea. In April 2012, Kelley and Heigl adopted the second daughter, Adalaide, from the US. In June 2016, the couple announced that they were expecting their third child. Heigl gave birth to a son, Joshua Bishop Kelley, Jr., on December 20, 2016.
Heigl's brother-in-law is singer Charles Kelley of the country music trio Lady Antebellum.
Charity work
Heigl has worked with Best Friends Animal Society in several projects, including the Pup My Ride program. The program is transporting small dogs from high-killing animal shelters to other parts of the United States where there is greater demand for the dogs. He gave a grant to Best Friends to fund a one-year program. Heigl and his mother, Nancy, started Heigl's Hounds of Hope, which operates as part of the Jason Debus Heigl Foundation.
The foundation was made in honor of the brother Heigl, who died in a car crash in 1986 at the age of fifteen. Heigl's Hounds of Hope rescues larger dogs with behavioral problems from shelters with high murder rates. It rehabilitates them through training and other adjustments to make them suitable for homing returns. In 2014, Heigl has eight dogs of his own.
In 2010, Heigl was awarded the "Presidential Service Award" by ASPCA for his work and dedication to animal welfare. In 2011, Heigl launched the "I Hate Balls" Campaign, which focuses on promoting spay/neuter from pets, to help save the lives of millions of companion animals. The initiative features a Public Service Announcement starring Heigl and produced by Funny or Die. In 2012, on behalf of PETA, he signed a letter to Utah legislators, urging them to reject laws that would make filming undercover at factory farms as a crime.
That same year, Heigl was honored by the "Coalition of Congress at the Adoption Institute (CCAI)" for his dedication and commitment to adoption, and by the American Cancer Society for his work in helping to strengthen awareness of cancer-related issues through the public. supporting his mother's journey with this disease.
Heigl is a strong supporter of organ donation, who works as a spokeswoman for Donate Life America. Heigl was 7 years old when his older brother Jason died (see above). The Heigl family chose to donate Jason's organs to people in need of organ transplants. Heigl was inspired by these events to then work as an activist for organ donation.
Movieography
1996 Wish Upon a Star Alexia Wheaton
Awards and nominations
References
External links
- Official website
- Katherine Heigl at IMDb
- Katherine Heigl at Rotten Tomatoes
- Katherine Heigl at Emmys.com
- "Jason Debus Heigl Foundation". Source of the article : Wikipedia
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