| Full Name |
Katherine Marie Heigl |
| Date of Birth |
24 November 1978 |
| Place of Birth |
Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Nationality |
American |
| Ethnicity |
Irish, German, English |
| Occupation |
Actress, Producer, Former Model |
| Years Active |
1992–present |
| Height |
5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
| Hair Color |
Blonde |
| Eye Color |
Blue |
| Spouse / Partner |
Josh Kelley (m. 2007) |
| Children |
3 – Naleigh Kelly (adopted, b. 2009), Adalaide Marie Kelley (b. 2012), Joshua Bishop Kelley Jr. (b. 2016) |
| Parents |
Father: Paul Heigl (lawyer); Mother: Nancy Heigl (educator) |
| Siblings |
2 – Older brother Josh Heigl, Older sister Meg Heigl |
| Education |
Homeschooled; studied acting and modeling from a young age |
| Notable Work |
Grey’s Anatomy (2005–2010), Knocked Up (2007), 27 Dresses (2008), The Ugly Truth (2009), Life As We Know It (2010) |
| Awards / Recognition |
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (Grey’s Anatomy, 2007), multiple Screen Actors Guild Award nominations |
| Other Ventures |
Film producing, Philanthropy (animal welfare and children’s charities) |
| Hobbies / Interests |
Acting, Fashion, Philanthropy, Fitness, Travel |
| Residences |
Los Angeles, California |
| Signature Style |
Elegant, classic Hollywood glam for events; casual chic off-screen |
| Trivia |
Began as a child model and actress; adopted first child from Korea; publicly vocal about animal welfare and children’s rights; initially turned down some Grey’s Anatomy storylines for personal reasons. |
