# Anne Hathaway Almost Played Katherine Heigl | Durham News

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Podcast: [Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/durham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7569659)
Published: 2026-07-03T01:28:47+00:00
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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: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8eaaca350677aaad

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