Katherine Heigl Opens Up On Regretful Decision To Leave ‘Grey’s Anatomy’

Katherine Heigl played Isobel Katherine Stevens in “Grey’s Anatomy.”

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Heigl said the “Grey’s Anatomy” work environment wasn’t ideal for her health.

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The actress revealed that she wished she had taken time to think her decision through before leaving hit show.

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Heigl said she suffered ‘heightened anxiety’ on set.

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She shared that she got mentally sick during season six of the show.

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Heigl said ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ had poor working conditions

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She claimed she left because of her family.

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Ellen Pompeo supported Heigl’s past statements about the show for the first time ever in April of 2022.

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She said Heigl was “ballsy” for her comments.

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