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Anne Hathaway Almost Played Katherine Heigl | Durham News
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- Jul 3, 2026
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Summary
Seth Rogen spills the tea on Knocked Up’s casting chaos — Anne Hathaway was originally tapped for Katherine Heigl’s role but walked away, citing the infamous “crowning” birth scene as a mismatch, even though she wasn’t the one giving birth. Rogen admits he took her word at face value, but wonders if she just didn’t vibe with rehearsals. The film, a 2007 rom-com smash that made over $219 million, might’ve looked very different with Hathaway in it. Rogen also opens up about how Heigl’s post-release criticism stung — until she later clarified she actually loved the film and Rogen, proving time heals and miscommunication can be forgiven. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8eaaca350677aaad