Katherine Heigl Suspends Contract Talks
Fans adore Katherine Heigl, but the 27-year old actress isn't feeling the love from the network that broadcasts her hit show.
A source tells People that Heigl has dropped out of contract talks with the producers of Grey's Anatomy over salary.
"Katie is disappointed and hurt that Touchstone doesn't value her as much as her other co-stars, especially Sandra Oh and Isaiah Washington," the source says.
Heigl plays Dr. Isobel "Izzie" Stevens on the ABC hit medical drama.
A rep for ABC Touchstone TV declined comment. We will have more information on this situation as it develops. Presumably, Katherine has merely postponed contract negotiations until a later date, and is not necessarily planning to leave Grey's Anatomy. Hopefully, the sides will come together and this member of the terrific ensemble cast will be retained.
February 28th, 2007 10:34 AM
This sucks. Both Katherine and Kate potentially leaving. Way to kill your entire male audience in one go.
I would stop watching if Katherine was not on the show. She is amazing.
February 28th, 2007 11:44 AM
I really hope they can work this out. I am not happy with the way Izzie is acting about the whole Callie and George thing but i would hate to see her leave.....I really think they should all get comprable pay because everyone of the actors/actress on the show are important and it wouldn't be GA without out them....
And if you are reading this Shonda....i know you want to do a spinoff but please don't take Kate we love her as Addison on GA.
February 28th, 2007 12:12 PM
i say spinoff katherine and keep kate..
February 28th, 2007 1:34 PM
People love Izzie way more than Burke.
And I know people definetly love Katherine more than Isiah.
February 28th, 2007 1:39 PM
^^ Not necessarily true.
February 28th, 2007 1:41 PM
I think Katherine is acting like her character of late, whiny! What was up with the closing scene as Meredith was lying unresponsive on the table and Katherine starts with I believe, this, that and the other thing, George you shouldn't have married Callie, Meredith is possibly dead you idiot, who cares about what you believe!! She is becomming very annoying, she should be grateful she is on the best show on television and stop whining!!!
February 28th, 2007 1:51 PM
Katherine...Katherine...Listen....QUIT BITCHIN!!!! That is all you have been doing lately. It is all about you isn't it? Well guess what...it is not! It is about touching your audience and being honored to have been one of the few people to be chosen to be on such a great show!!!
February 28th, 2007 2:27 PM
She had an interesting story line in season 2 but this season she does a lot of baking and judging others. She should complain more about her storyline instead of her contract and the contract will come.
February 28th, 2007 3:46 PM
I hope izzie stays. if she doesnt i WILL NOT watch the show. she CANT leaveeee!!!!if i could choose between isaiah and katherine i would choose katherine to stay 99.9%.....she rocks....
February 28th, 2007 3:55 PM
http://www.usmagazine.com/heigls_hospital_stay_extended