Katherine Heigl Is Back. And She's UK Marie Claire's August Cover Star

Katherine Heigl, our August cover star, shares her Twitter must-follows.

If you've ever wondered what a rom-com queen does next, you should probably buy Marie Claire's August issue where the Hollywood star exclusively reveals what she's been up to while on hiatus from Hollywood.

Katherine Heigl had us hooked as Dr. Izzie Stevens in Grey's Anatomy and dished out the LOLs in Knocked Up and 27 Dresses. After a self-imposed break from Hollywood, she's going back to her roots with a major new TV show, State of Affairs, hitting US TV screens in the autumn. 

Talking exclusively to Marie Claire, Katherine said: 'I had an amazing time. I love romantic comedies. But maybe I hit it a little too hard. I couldn’t say no. I stopped challenging myself. It became a bit by rote and, as a creative person, that can wear you down. That was part of why I took that time off, to ask myself, ‘What do I want? What am I looking for?’ and shut down all the noise.' 

For the full interview, read Marie Claire's August issue, out today. 

Twitter fan Katherine Heigl also shared with us her favourite people to follow. You might want to follow them too. 

Nick Wechsler @nick_wechsler 'First up… my good friend actor Nick Wechsler who you probably know best as Jack Porter on Revenge! We go waaaaay back to our time on the TV show Roswell. A really genuine, down to earth, hilarious guy.' Kate Walsh @katewalsh 'Next it has gotta be my gal Kate Walsh! She is so much fun. Love reading her observations on life, the universe and everything!' Alfre Woodard @alfrewoodard  'Always inspirational. Soon to be President of The United States.' Jason Debus Heigl Foundation @jasonheiglfound 'If you love animals, please follow the JDHF and help eliminate the needless suffering inflicted on animals by human cruelty, indifference and ignorance.' Josh Kelley @joshbkelley 'Musician, singer, songwriter, great husband and a wonderful dad. Couldn't leave the love of my life off the list!'

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