: Katherine Heigl is an American actress and producer born on November 24, 1978, in Washington D.C. She became a household name through her role as Izzie Stevens in the long-running medical drama Grey's Anatomy (2005–2010), for which she won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress. She has also starred in Knocked Up, 27 Dresses, The Ugly Truth, Killers, One for the Money, and the Netflix crime drama Firefly Lane. Known for her blonde beauty and warm comedic timing.