I could have more gracefully said that without going into a private work matter. It was between me and the writers. Katherine Heigl, however, says the real reason she quit the show was because she had become a first-time mother. I went on family leave and just got to be a [mom], and it changed my whole perspective… that was really the turning point. So before I was due back, I spoke again to Shonda about wanting to leave.
Unfortunately, Heigl left "Grey's Anatomy" in the show's sixth season in , despite her status as a fan favorite. Years later, she revealed that she could have handled the situation better but doesn't regret leaving the show.
The decision, however, led to some backlash from the film industry and fans. Fortunately for her, she's been able to bounce back and continue her career in the industry. Still, fans can't help but wonder what happened to Dr. Izzy Stevens and what might have happened had she had stayed on the show. Although this wasn't the first nor last time a cast member abruptly left "Grey's Anatomy," Katherine Heigl had her own reasons for departing the show.
In the decade since her exit, Heigl has thrown cold water on the notion of a reunion. Alex Karev, was given an offscreen reconciliation with Izzie, his ex-wife. True to form, Izzie did not appear onscreen. All products featured on Vanity Fair are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Join Vanity Fair to receive full access to VF. The rumours that I refused to return were totally untrue. Related: Grey's Anatomy star Camilla Luddington reveals blonde hair transformation ahead of season Heigl elaborated: "[Shonda] wanted to try to figure out how I could do both [parenting and Grey's ], and I kind of wanted to do both.
There wasn't a great way to compromise the work schedule that didn't negatively affect the crew or the cast. It wasn't feeling fair to them or the show to ask them to bend around my needs. She went on to admit that she was "disappointed" at the way she was labelled 'ungrateful' upon her exit.
And I've tried very hard to have those qualities and be that person, and I'm just so disappointed in myself that I allowed it to slip.
Of course, I'm grateful.
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