Anne Hathaway Quit ‘Knocked Up’ Over Graphic Birthing Scene, Says Seth Rogen: ‘She Felt That It Was Not Her Brand’

According to Seth Rogen, speaking on The A24 Podcast, Anne Hathaway declined a role in the two-thousand-seven comedy "Knocked Up" specifically because of a graphic birthing scene. Rogen, who starred opposite Katherine Heigl in Judd Apatow's film, recalled that Hathaway felt the scene wasn't right for her brand. The anecdote sheds light on how actors navigate career decisions and image management in Hollywood casting.

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