“Simply heartwarming”
Katherine Heigl’s emotional reunion with the “Grey’s Anatomy” cast
Reunion on the Emmy stage: Chandra Wilson, Justin Chambers, Ellen Pompeo, Katherine Heigl and James Pickens (from left).
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After 14 years, Katherine Heigl was back on stage with her “Grey’s Anatomy” colleagues for the first time – at the 75th “Emmy Awards”. Some of them Heigl hadn’t seen since leaving the show.
The reunion was “simply heartwarming,” he said Katherine Heigl (45) in an interview with “Entertainment Tonight”. 14 years ago, the actress, who previously played the role of Dr. Izzie Stevens played (2005 – 2010) from the series “Grey’s Anatomy” – rumors about arguments on the set were doing the rounds at the time. Now Heigl was on stage again for the first time with some of her series colleagues.
In a glamorous scarlet gown, Heigl presented the prize for the best on Monday evening (January 15th) together with Chandra Wilson (54), Ellen Pompeo (54), Justin Chambers (53) and James Pickens Jr. (69). Supporting actor in a miniseries or television film.
“Wouldn’t be possible without all of you”
“I think when the first episode of ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ aired in March 2005, Shonda Rhimes had no idea that she had created a show that would have a lasting impact on television and create lifelong friendships,” said Ellen Pompeo , known in the series as Meredith Grey. The series is now in its 20th season – and it’s still going.
Justin Chambers, who stars as Dr. Alex Karev (2005-2019) said the show, with its more than 400 episodes, was a “tribute to everyone who is part of our family.” “Even though there have been some changes over the years,” Heigl added, the one thing that remains constant is “the incredible fan base” of the series.
“You’ve been through plane crashes, epic storms, earthquakes and a global pandemic with us,” said Chandra Wilson, who has played the role of Dr. since 2005. Miranda Bailey plays. With the start of the 20th season, the series is now officially the longest-running medical series in TV history. “And this wouldn’t be possible without all of you,” said James Pickens Jr., who has been Dr. since the first episode. Richard Webber impersonated and stood arm in arm with Katherine Heigl on the Emmy stage.
Former colleagues mean a lot to Katherine Heigl
In an interview with the US magazine “People” Katherine Heigl explained on the red carpet that the reunion with her former colleagues was a “weird, nostalgic trip into the past.” Although she hasn’t seen some of them in years, the former co-stars are “people who mean a lot to me,” said Heigl. “I miss her, so it’s very nice,” she added. Diving back into Hollywood glamor felt “crazy,” Heigl told “Entertainment Tonight.” She lives with her family in a very remote and quiet environment in Utah. So being back in LA feels a bit like sensory overload, she said.