Katherine Heigl's representative has lashed out at reports that the actress was dropped from an upcoming A-list movie ensemble due to her extortionate salary demands.
The "Grey's Anatomy" star, who broke into movies with 2007 comedy hit "Knocked Up," was expected to join Hollywood superstars Julia Roberts, Jennifer Garner and Anne Hathaway in romantic comedy "Valentine's Day," due to hit screens in 2011.
But according to online reports, the star was booted out of the casting line-up after demanding payment of $3 million dollars, despite working for a maximum of 14 days.
A source close to the project tells New York gossip column PageSix that "no other actors asked for nearly that amount."
However, Heigl's publicist refutes the rumors, insisting it was the actress who decided not to take part in the film.
The rep tells PageSix, "The story is ludicrous. Early negotiations are a daily occurrence in this business, and just for clarification, Katherine walked away from this project for multiple reasons."
Biography:
Heigl at the premiere of her movie 27 Dresses, in January 2008
Born Katherine Marie Heigl
November 24, 1978 (1978-11-24) (age 30)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Occupation Actress
Years active 1992 – present
Spouse(s) Josh Kelley (2011-present)
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | That Night | Kathryn | |
| 1993 | King of the Hill | Christina Sebastian | |
| 1994 | My Father the Hero | Nicole | |
| 1995 | Under Siege 2: Dark Territory | Sarah Ryback | |
| 1996 | Wish Upon a Star | Alexia Wheaton | made-for-television |
| 1997 | Prince Valiant | Princess Ilene | |
| Stand-ins | Taffy-Rita Hayworth's Stand-in | ||
| 1998 | Bug Buster | Shannon Griffin | |
| Bride of Chucky | Jade | ||
| The Tempest | Miranda Prosper | made-for-television | |
| 1999 | Roswell | Isabel Evans | 1999-2002 |
| 2000 | 100 Girls | Arlene | |
| 2001 | Valentine | Shelley Fisher | |
| 2003 | Love Comes Softly | Marty Claridge | made-for-television |
| Wuthering Heights | Isabel Linton | made-for-television | |
| Evil Never Dies | Eve | made-for-television | |
| Critical Assembly | Aizy Hayward | ||
| 2004 | Love's Enduring Promise | Marty Claridge Davis | made-for-television |
| 2005 | Romy and Michele: In the Beginning | Romy White | made-for-television |
| Side Effects | Karly Hert | ||
| The Ringer | Lynn Sheridan | ||
| Grey's Anatomy | Dr. Isobel "Izzie" Stevens | 2011-2009 | |
| 2006 | Zyzzyx Road | Marissa | |
| Caffeine | Laura | ||
| 2007 | Knocked Up | Alison Scott | Salary: $300,000 USD |
| 2008 | 27 Dresses | Jane Nichols | Major Role Salary: $6 million USD |
| 2009 | The Ugly Truth | Abby Richter | post-production |
| 2009 | Escape | Carolyn Jessop | Producer as well as star |
