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Katherine Heigl Biography

Birth Name:Katherine Marie Heigl

Birth Place:Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Profession Actress, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Has served as an avid supporter of the organ donation organization Donate Life America
Was honored by the Petco Foundation in 2015 for her work with the Jason Debus Heigl Foundation, which helps with the rescue of homeless animals
Started modeling after being signed by the Wilhelmina modeling agency at the age of 9
Appeared on her first magazine cover feature in 1994 for "Seventeen․"
Joined the Kids Care Club organization at its inception to help her community and inspire other kids to do the same
Quote: "I work hard to constantly change my outlook and not become attached to one idea of where I'm going․ I love the idea of having a production company because I love the idea of having some control over decisions and choices that are made․"
In her spare time, she enjoys riding horses, knitting, sewing, reading, art, music and cooking

Awards

1995Young Artist Award-Best Performance by a Young Actress Starring in a Motion Picture: nominated
2001Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress on Television: nominated
2001Teen Choice Award-TV - Choice Actress: nominated
2003Camie-: winner
2005Camie-: winner
2006Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2006Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
2006Satellite Award-Best Ensemble, Television: winner
2006Teen Choice Award-TV - Choice Actress: Drama/Action Adventure: nominated
2007Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: winner
2007Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
2007Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actress: nominated
2007Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2007Golden Schmoes-Best Actress of the Year: nominated
2007OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2007Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: winner
2007Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2007SLFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2007Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actress: Drama: nominated
2007Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress: Comedy: nominated
2008Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2008Empire Award-Best Actress: nominated
2008Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2008MTV Movie Award-Best Female Performance: nominated
2008Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actress: Drama: nominated
2009Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actress: winner
2009Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2009Teen Choice Award-Choice Summer Movie Star: Female: nominated
2010Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actress of the Decade: nominated
2013EDA Special Mention Award-Actress Most in Need of a New Agent: winner
2013Razzie Award-Worst Actress: nominated
2014Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actress: nominated
2015BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Female Lead Vocal Performance in a Feature Film: nominated
2016Razzie Award-Worst Actress: nominated
2018Razzie Award-Worst Actress: nominated
2024Leo-Best Dramatic Series: nominated