Katherine Heigl, Jeffery Dean Morgan on ‘Grey’s Anatomy ‘Ghost Sex

Katherine Heigl and Jeffrey Dean Morgan recently reunited for the first time in years to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Shondaland with Entertainment Weekly. During their interview, they got candid about one of the most controversial storylines from “Grey’s Anatomy” – the ghost sex between their characters, Izzie and Denny.

The romance between Izzie and Denny in Season 2 was a fan-favorite and even earned Heigl an Emmy win. 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 moments for both the actors and viewers.

Morgan admitted that the storyline was puzzling and Heigl described it as awkward, especially the scene where Denny watches as Izzie and Alex engage in intimate activities. The actors were as perplexed by the storyline as the audience, with Heigl joking that she would never watch that particular scene with her children, no matter how old they are.

As the season progressed, it was revealed that Izzie had a brain tumor, which explained her hallucinations of Denny. This revelation made Heigl more accepting of the storyline, but she still felt that the supernatural aspect was out of place for a show like “Grey’s Anatomy.”

Despite the confusion surrounding the ghost sex storyline, Heigl expressed her love for Izzie and her desire to see her character find happiness with Denny, even if it was just a fantasy. She recalled a conversation with show creator Shonda Rhimes, who explained that Denny’s presence was a manifestation of Izzie’s illness, adding a layer of sadness to the storyline.

For more insights from Heigl and Morgan’s reunion interview, you can visit Entertainment Weekly’s website. It’s clear that the ghost sex storyline may have been divisive among fans, but it remains a memorable and intriguing chapter in the history of “Grey’s Anatomy.”