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Rogen: Hathaway's Reason for Leaving Knocked Up
3 Jul
Summary
- Anne Hathaway reportedly quit 'Knocked Up' due to the baby crowning scene.
- Seth Rogen confirmed Hathaway felt the scene was not aligned with her brand.
- Katherine Heigl was ultimately cast in the role Hathaway declined.
Seth Rogen has shared the specific reason Anne Hathaway departed from his 2007 romantic comedy, 'Knocked Up.' Appearing on 'The A24 Podcast' on July 1, 2026, Rogen explained that Hathaway's decision stemmed from discomfort with the film's depiction of a baby's crowning during birth.
Rogen stated that Hathaway felt the visual representation of the crowning scene was not something she wanted associated with her career, even though it was not intended to be her actual birth. He accepted her explanation that the role "was not for her." Katherine Heigl was ultimately cast in the role, and Rogen acknowledged her excellent performance.
The film 'Knocked Up,' directed by Judd Apatow, was a significant box office success, grossing $219 million worldwide. Despite its success, Katherine Heigl later expressed reservations about the movie's content, calling it "a little sexist," which Rogen admitted had initially hurt his feelings. However, Heigl later clarified her remarks, expressing love and respect for Rogen.
