Art Imitates Life for Katherine Heigl

Katherine Heigl features prominently in the latest celeb news, as she has a brand new movie opening this weekend. Life as We Know It stars Heigl as a woman unexpectedly thrust into parenthood. She stars opposite Josh Duhamel. Heigl became a parent in real life just before filming started, thrusting her into the role of motherhood quicker than she expected. She recently told OK Magazine, “The adoption of my baby from Korea went on ahead of schedule, and my daughter, Naleigh, arrived weeks before we began filming.”

Heigl and her husband, musician Josh Kelley, are parents of daughter Naleigh. Besides learning the ropes of motherhood, Heigl is also tackling another tough job: quitting smoking with the aid of an electronic cigarette.

Katherine Heigl's Compassion Revolution

Some of the latest celebrity gossip is quite positive for a change: actress Katherine Heigl has pledged $1 million for a no-cost spay and neuter program in Los Angeles. Heigl created the Jason Debus Heigl Foundation and named it after her late brother. It will work with various other organizations on the Compassion Revolution, a project to reduce the unwanted pet population in LA.

This latest celebrity news resulted from Heigl wanting to find a way to reduce the unwanted pet population compassionately, instead of shelters having to euthanize healthy animals. She says she was brought up with the ethic of not bringing unwanted animals into the world, telling People magazine, “When I was growing up, my mother and father had zero desire for any one of our animals to have a litter.” Heigl has six dogs of her own, three of them being rescues.

Katherine Keigl Adopting a Baby Girl

Katherine Heigl and her husband, Josh Kelley, are planning on adopting a baby girl from Korea. The couple had wanted a baby for quite some time, and apparently started the process about six months ago. The little girl, who is approximately ten months old, will be named Naleigh, a combination of Heigl's sister and mother's names, Leigh and Nancy. The adoption pays particular tribue to her sister, who was adopted. Heigl says, "I want to honor her and her part in my life. I think adoption is a hugely important thing." The actress's rep confirmed the happy news.

Katherine Heigl is leaving Grey's Anatomy

Katherine Heigl is leaving hit US show Grey's Anatomy, her co-star has confirmed.

James Pickens Jr, 54, says he'll be sad to see the actress, 30, go.

'I wish her nothing but the best,' he tells Us Weekly.

Katherine has played Dr Isobel Stevens in the medical drama since 2005.

TR Knight, 35, is also rumoured to be leaving this series.

US network ABC, which airs the show, declined to comment.

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Katherine Heigl & T.R. Knight Leaving Grey's

Who will watch Grey's Anatomy now if two of its biggest stars announced they are leaving ABC's medical show? Katherine Heigl and BFF costar T.R. Knight are leaving Grey’s Anatomy. Both actors have asked to leave.

However, ABC needs to sign off on letting them out of their contracts, which extend six years, and that hasn't been done. Will you continue watching the show now if they're gone? Do you think the show will even be able to continue with its ratings anyway?

“Right now, the whole thing is in the hands of their agents and ABC’s lawyers,” an insider tells EW. “Something will probably be worked out soon, but it’s a safe bet that Katherine and T.R. won’t be returning as series regulars next season.”

The network and studio say they cannot confirm anything, and Katherine Heigl's and T.R. Knight's personal reps have declined to comment on the subject. Are we really saying goodbye to George and Izzie?

2/13/09 UPDATE: In a PEOPLE interview at the NAACP Image Awards, the show's creator Shonda Rhimes called the exit reports "interesting rumors," going on to say they're "not true." She went on to say that "rumors become fact very easily." So we're thinking that means that they are not leaving after all!

Katherine Heigl says goodbye to co-star

Katherine Heigl will have to say goodbye to Grey’s Anatomy co-star Melissa George, as she I due to quite her role on the show.

George, who signed up three months ago, was widely expected to become a regular character, but she has revealed that she will not be extending her contract.

She plays intern Sadie Harris on the hit medical drama.

George told Entertainment Weekly: "I love the show so much. I've made some beautiful friends.

“I love T.R. Knight. I love Patrick Dempsey, Justin Chambers. I adore Ellen Pompeo. I think she's a strong, incredible woman.

“And Katherine Heigl is the most beautiful creature on Earth."

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Katie Heigl Turns 30!

“Grey’s Anatomy” actress Katherine Heigl was spotted with her husband/singer Josh Kelley and some friends enjoying a night out at the Desert Rose restaurant in Los Feliz. Katherine had a 1920s-themed party to commemorate her birthday! How fun!

Looks like Katherine was happy to trn 30, we know some young people dread that age but look how happy she is! Ha!

In other Grey's Anatomy TV news, the show scored its biggest audience since its season premiere this past Thursday, according to overnight data. The 'Ghost of Denny' helped the drama nab 15.7 million viewers! Good for them, we know the show doesn't sparkle like it used to, people were completely obsessed! Glad to see it's still doing well, right?!

Katherine Heigl reaveal's secret to finding the perfect partner

Katherine Heigl has revealed her secret to finding the perfect partner: believe in yourself.

The 27 Dresses star, who married musician Josh Kelley, 28, last December, thinks you shouldn't work too hard at attracting a man.

'My advice to someone looking for Mr Right? Never try too hard,' she says. 'I wouldn’t pursue any guy who didn’t really show interest. I felt in that case I should move on and find someone else who was more interested.'

Katherine, 29, met Josh when she starred in the video for his single Only You. And she thinks women these days should learn to respect themselves more.

'Any time you try too hard to get someone’s attention, it lessens your value,' she tells Now Celebrity Weddings. 'And all us girls should value ourselves.

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Katherine Heigl: I'm a sinner

Actress spills the beans on her wayward behaviour

Katherine Heigl has admitted to letting her behaviour slip in the eyes of her religion.

The actress was raised a Mormon after her mother and father converted to the faith when she was 7 years old.

‘I’m not as disciplined about it as I once, but I hope to find my way back as I get older and a little less selfish.

The religion employs strict rules about social behaviour, as Katherine, 29, has found out.

‘If I start going back to church I’d have to stop the smoking and drinking, and I wouldn’t be able to curse any more.

‘I’m ashamed to say that I’ve got very lazy about it all.’

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Katherine Heigl: I knew my husband was The One straightaway

Grey's Anatomy star says she couldn't imagine life without musician Josh Kelly

Grey's Anatomy star Katherine Heigl has revealed that she first bought up the subject of marriage with her musician husband Josh Kelly.

'I started talking about marriage about 9 months into our relationship,' she says. 'I knew early on how much I adored him and I couldn't imagine life without him.

'Marriage and family is important to me. I wanted to move forward, so I asked about marriage. I forced his hand!'

The 29-year-old actress – who starred as the eternal bridesmaid in 27 Dresses – says married life is even better than she imagined.

'It’s been really wonderful. There’s a steadiness to our relationship that wasn’t there before.

'I feel like I can just be me with Josh. I don’t have to worry about impressing him, I don’t have to worry about pleasing him all the time. It’s a very comfortable relationship.'

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Katherine & Josh Enjoy A Coldplay Concert!

Grey's Anatomy star, Katherine Heigl, joined by husband Josh Kelley, was spotted on her way into the Forum in Los Angeles last night to catch Coldplay in concert.

What's your favorite Coldplay song? This shot makes our PCM Pic of The Day!

Heigl Stays on "Greys"

Katherine Heigl, despite her displeasure about last year's writing, will be returning to "Grey's Anatomy" the network's programing chief said.

Heigl previously commented that she was not up for an Emmy due to poor writing for her character. These comments sparked speculation that the actress may depart from the primetime drama.

"She's absolutely staying with the show," ABC President Stephen McPherson said. "There's an unbelievable story line for her this year, which is really central to everything that's going to go on this season."

Will Katherine Heigl get the boot from Grey’s Anatomy?

Katherine Heigl stuck her foot in her mouth, and as a result, she may be getting kicked to the curb.

Only a month after the Grey’s Anatomy actress took herself out of the running for this year’s Emmy race, a source told E! Online, “It’s not good there. Shonda is pissed. They’re thinking of killing her off. They want Izzie dead.”

Since last year’s Emmy win, Heigl has had great success outside of her TV show, starring in movies like Knocked Up and 27 Dresses.

Speculation that the actress is trying to get out of her contract with the show only worsened with her Emmy withdrawal.

A rep for Rhimes told the website, “I haven’t heard anything about that.”

Heigl’s rep could not be immediately reached for comment.

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Katherine Heigl Disses Emmy

The Grey's Anatomy actress recently withdrew her name from the Emmy contention this year. Her reasoning? Heigl said, "I did not feel that I was given the material this season to warrant an Emmy nomination and in an effort to maintain the integrity of the academy organization, I withdrew my name from contention." Many bloggers and articles are now surfacing on the Internet claiming that by saying this, Heigl is really sticking it to the writers of the show. Do you think she meant to slam them for writing her a bad part?

Heigl then stated that she "did not want to potentially take away an opportunity from an actress who was given such materials." We think she may be being a little too hard on herself. Is this an honorable thing to do or just a publicity stunt?

Katherine Heigl's proposal pressure

Katherine Heigl "strongly" suggested to her now husband Josh Kelley that he should propose to her.

The '27 Dresses' star was so fed up with dating she told musician Josh she was ready to settle down.

She said: "I didn't propose to Josh - but I suggested strongly that he should propose to me. One day we were sitting in my house, chatting and having a glass of wine, and I said, 'How do you feel about marriage? Where do you feel this relationship is going? Because I don't just want to date anymore.

"I had got to the place in my life when I was ready for a commitment. He was so nervous when he actually did it - I found it really endearing!"

Despite being raised a Mormon, Katherine doesn't know if she will bring her children up in the faith.

She added: "I don't know if I have the discipline my parents did with me. It takes a tremendous amount of sacrifice to actually participate in a religion in the way that my parents did. It takes a commitment to go to church every Sunday and to follow those rules."

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Heigl: 'I'm Not The Next Julia Roberts'

Actress Katherine Heigl has hit back at critics who have hailed her as the next Julia Roberts, insisting the comparison is "insulting" to the Pretty Woman star.

Heigl found fame starring in TV medical drama Grey's Anatomy, but has since found Hollywood success in movies like 2007's Knocked Up.

Her film outings have been well-received and critics have been quick to compare her to Roberts, who also starred in a number of romantic comedies throughout her career.

But 29-year-old Heigl insists she is not out to copy anyone else's acting style.

She says, "I can't help but feel that's (the comparison) is a little insulting to Julia Roberts. There's not another woman who I look at and think, 'That's it, that's whose career I want to have.' "I'm just me and trying to do the best I can in every decision in any given moment".

Meanwhile in related news Knocked Up star Katherine Heigl has dismissed reports she is to quit Grey'S Anatomy, insisting her Hollywood career comes second to her role in the hit TV show.

The 29-year-old made her big-screen breakthrough in Judd Apatow's 2007 romantic comedy and has since been hailed by critics as the next Julia Roberts.

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Heigl is "most desirable"

Katherine Heigl came out on top of an AskMen.com poll of the "most desirable woman of 2008." The lifestyle site, which has seven million readers a month, holds the poll annually to determine 99 women who meet the attributes of an ideal girlfriend or wife.

"This year’s list really goes to show who (our users) relate with and find beautiful, charming and personable," said James Bassil, AskMen.com’s editor-in-chief. The top 10, listed below, is composed of actresses, singers and Victoria's Secret models.

1. Katherine Heigl
2. Alessandra Ambrosio
3. Kate Beckinsale
4. Eva Mendes
5. Jessica Alba
6. Scarlett Johansson
7. Jessica Biel
8. Rihanna
9. Marisa Miller
10. Adriana Lima

"What Is Sexy? 2008"

Victoria Secret has come out with their 2008 “What Is Sexy?” list comprised of stars who they believe to have passion, humor, style, and charisma.

The lingerie company executives named American Idol host, Ryan Seacrest, for sexiest smile. The Victoria Secret’s spokeswoman claims that Seacrest is sexy because “he doesn’t act like he is,” and that his smile is sexy “in a very subtle and innocent and humble way.”

Josh Holloway, Sawyer form ABC’s Lost, was named sexiest beach bod, Posh Spice aka Victoria Beckam was named sexiest mom, and Grey’s Anatomy's Katherine Heigl and her musician husband Josh Kelley were voted the sexiest newlyweds. Also, AbC’s “Dirty Sex Money was named sexiest cast.

Victoria’s Secret supermodel-spokeswomen, Adriana Lima will host “Victoria’s Secret: What Is Sexy? 2008,” a one-hour special on E! which will air on February 9th.

Katherine Heigl's Wedding Pictures

29-year-old Grey's Anatomy & Knocked Up star, Katherine Heigl has released some of the very first photos of her wedding day to singer Josh Kelly exclusively to Ok! Magazine. She talked in an interview with the magazine about the details of her special day:





On her initial thoughts about a winter wedding: “I don’t think either one of us was thinking a Christmas wedding. Originally it was because I only get two weeks a year for my Christmas vacation… but then we really got excited about it.”



On choosing to wed in Utah’s Deer Valley where Josh had vacationed with his family in his younger years: “We wanted to do it in a place that felt like a winter wonderland. We incorporated lots of big evergreens in the reception with twinkle lights and Christmas decorations.”

Katherine Heigl and Josh Kelley wed

Grey's Anatomy's Katherine Heigl and musician Josh Kelley exchanged vows in Park City, Utah.

Attendees included Grey's Anatomy castmates T.R. Knight and Sandra Oh and Private Practice star Kate Walsh.

The 30 minute nuptials took place in a small, private tent at the Stein Eriksen Lodge, which was decorated with white flowers and white candles. Heigl walked down the aisle to a song Kelley wrote that was performed on the cello and guitar. A source said Heigl and Kelley wrote their own vows.

Wedding guests began to arrive in Salt Lake City on Thursday, and the wedding rehearsal took place on Saturday. Heigl was also thrown a "really feminine and small" bridal shower.

The two met when on the 2005 set of Kelley's music video for "Only You." Kelley told People in November that he's excited to wed. "We're madly in love and she makes me excited to become married and to have a family and spend my life with someone. We're fairly opposite but we also share a lot of the same values," he said.