Katherine Heigl and Jeffrey Dean Morgan recently reunited for the first time in years as part of Entertainment Weekly’s 20th anniversary celebration of Shondaland. During their interview, the actors got candid about one of the most controversial storylines from “Grey’s Anatomy” – the ghost sex storyline between Heigl’s character, Izzie, and Morgan’s character, Denny.
The romance between Izzie and Denny in Season 2 of “Grey’s Anatomy” was a fan favorite and even led Heigl to win an Emmy. However, Denny’s untimely death in the season finale left fans heartbroken. Things took a strange turn in Season 5 when Denny returned as a ghost that only Izzie could see and interact with, leading to some awkward and confusing scenes for both the actors and viewers.
Morgan admitted that he doesn’t remember much from that season because the storyline was just not working for them. Heigl also shared her discomfort with the storyline, especially a particular scene involving intimate moments between Izzie and another character while Denny was present as a ghost.
The actors agreed that the ghost sex storyline was confusing for everyone involved, including the audience. Eventually, the show revealed that Izzie had a brain tumor, which explained her hallucinations of Denny. While Heigl appreciated the opportunity to explore a different side of her character, she felt that the supernatural aspect of the storyline didn’t quite fit with the tone of “Grey’s Anatomy.”
Despite the initial confusion, Heigl later understood the reasoning behind the storyline when show creator Shonda Rhimes explained that it was a manifestation of Izzie’s illness. This revelation added a layer of sadness to the storyline for Heigl.
To read more about Heigl and Morgan’s reunion and their thoughts on the controversial ghost sex storyline, you can visit Entertainment Weekly’s website for the full interview.
Overall, the actors’ honesty about their experience with the storyline sheds light on the challenges of portraying complex and unconventional storylines on a long-running show like “Grey’s Anatomy.”
