Katherine Heigl, who left Grey's Anatomy in 2010 amid controversy, has reflected on the situation with maturity. In a recent reunion with her former co-star Ellen Pompeo, she discussed her opinions on the show and her public criticisms. Heigl caused backlash when she declined to submit her performance for consideration at the Emmy Awards after winning the previous year. She also called out the long work hours on the set of Grey's Anatomy. Creator Shonda Rhimes later referred to Heigl as difficult, to which Heigl responded with apologies and expressed admiration for Rhimes' work. Reflecting on the controversies, Heigl acknowledged her naivety and expressed a desire to handle things differently.
