Shonda Rhimes Responds To Katherine Heigl
Shonda Rhimes has denied Katherine Heigl’s allegation that her character in Grey’s Anatomy would be killed off and has also given an explanation to why Katherine’s character, Izzie, has had lighter roles as of lately.
“In the back half of the season, Katherine asked me personally to write her light so that she could do her movie,” Rhimes told critics during a panel for ABC showrunners at the TCA press tour. She also said that the way Heigl’s storyline with the character George panned out was much lighter than many of Izzie’s previous stories.
Rhimes said she did find it “surprising” when that news hit the press. “I actually have a really wonderful working relationship with Katherine, and I love and respect her as an actress,” she said. “Izzie is one of my favorite characters.”
“It was surprising, but Katie is an outspoken person,” Rhimes added. “I think we all know that already.”
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