The New Julia Roberts: Katherine Heigl?

Is the star of 27 Dresses ready to launch?
Actress Katherine Heigl arrives at the premiere of Universal Pictures' "Knocked Up" at the Mann's Village Westwood Theater on May 21, 2007 in Los Angeles, California
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Dre Rivas

Name: Katherine Heigl

You've Seen Her In:
Knocked Up, 27 Dresses, Grey's Anatomy

Pros:
She's already been labeled "The Next Julia Roberts." That helps. The $76 mil 27 Dresses pulled in last year doesn't hurt either. She likes to speak her mind too and that garners respect.

Cons:
She likes to speak her mind and that annoys some people.

Box-Office Bonafides
1. Knocked Up -- $219m
2. 27 Dresses -- $160m

Accolades
Grey's Anatomy -- Two Golden Globe Nominations for Best Actress


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