Anne Hathaway Quit 'Knocked Up' Over Birthing Scene, Says Seth Rogen
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Seth Rogen revealed on “The A24 Podcast” that Anne Hathaway originally quit the 2007 comedy “Knocked Up,” a film in which he and Katherine Heigl starred as a mismatched couple expecting a baby.
- Olivia Wilde, who auditioned for the female lead, asked if Hathaway left due to discomfort with a "crowning" scene, a childbirth moment, which Rogen confirmed was a reason she cited but acknowledged there could have been multiple factors.
- Rogen suggested Hathaway felt the role didn’t fit her brand and that she ultimately made the right decision, praising Heigl for doing a great job in the role.
- “Knocked Up” was a critical and commercial success, grossing $219 million worldwide on a $25 million budget, and led to a semi-sequel, “This Is 40,” released in 2012.
- Variety has reached out to Anne Hathaway’s representatives for comment on the matter.
