Katherine Heigl's biography
Katherine Heigl is a Hollywood actress whose dazzling smile and undeniable talent have captivated fans and colleagues alike. Katherine won over audiences when she brought Izzie Stevens to life on the hit medical drama Grey's Anatomy. Her performance earned critical acclaim and an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress. Net worth: $30 million.
Childhood and Youth: Washington – Los Angeles
The youngest child of Nancy Engelhardt and Paul Heigl, an economist and an HR-manager from Washington, Katherine has since early childhood been known for her outstanding beauty and bubbly personality. However, tragedy struck when her older brother James was killed by a passing car, forever changing the lives of Katherine and her two remaining siblings, Holt and Meg. Their parents decided to move to the quieter town of New Canaan, where they became active in the Mormon faith.


Career: TV-shows and movies
Director Craig Bolotin quickly spotted the young woman's natural charm during That Night Alongside fellow newcomer Eliza Dushku, Katherine began making her mark on the big screen. Steven Soderbergh then cast her in his historical drama King of the Hill, and another audition landed Heigl the lead role of Nicole in My Father the Hero—a part that nearly went to Alicia Silverstone. On set, Katherine worked alongside Gérard Depardieu.





Katherine Heigl's Personal Life
Raised with strong moral values, Katherine stands apart from other Hollywood actresses with her approach to relationships. After two romances with actors Joey Lawrence and Jason Behr, Heigl met Josh Kelley, a musician, and a singer. He was the one Heigl eventually married. Interestingly, the couple had not lived together before the marriage, as she wanted to maintain clear boundaries between dating and married life.
