AP
Katherine Heigl is returning to television, with her mother in tow.
She stars on the new fall series State of Affairs, playing a CIA attache who informs the president on high-level incidents around the world. It's the first TV series for Heigl since she left her Emmy-winning role on Grey's Anatomy in 2010 after six seasons.
Heigl's mother, Nancy, is serving as an executive producer on the NBC series debuting in November. She manages her 35-year-old daughter's career and has had similar credits on One for the Money, Life as We Know It and The Ugly Truth, all starring Heigl.
After leaving Grey's Anatomy, Heigl limited her movie roles to be with her family, including husband and singer Josh Kelley and their two adopted daughters.
“I needed that time,” she said. “I needed to be a mom and wife and friend and revel with that, and remember what it is I feel so passionate about in this industry.”
