36. Katherine Heigl
Exited: Grey’s Anatomy
Reason: Creative and conceptual conflicts
Est. Salary Forfeiture: $35 million per season of the program*
The talented celebrity Katherine Heigl has experienced the highs and lows of Hollywood that come with the industry. But as followers will remember, Heigl first became well-known on the popular show Grey’s Anatomy, which swiftly established credibility among members of the community and those who religiously follow the program. From then on, she was going on an upward trajectory in her career.
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The comic program Knocked Up gave her a memorable leading role, which launched her cinematic career. She quickly encountered scheduling conflicts owing to her growing interest in cinema parts as that was the common path people in the industry tend to follow, leaving the program due to conceptual and creative disputes.
37. Mark Harmon
Exited: NCIS
Reason: Understood that his time in the program has ran its course and that the animosity between cast members was not healthy
Est. Salary Forfeiture: $525,000 per installment*
In his long-running portrayal of Agent Gibbs for the show NCIS, actor Mark Harmon startled audiences when he announced that he sadly would be leaving the CBS show after almost two decades It was later discovered that Harmon continued for the 19th season due to concern that the program would be canceled if he departed so abruptly, but in reality, the thought of him leaving was already there even when the previous season was airing.
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In order to seek other chances, Harmon wished to go. Additionally, he had issues with actor Pauley Perrette, one of his cast members, who departed the program before him. An employee of the team was bitten by Harmon’s dog, which caused the commotion. Perrette objected to Harmon continuing to have the pet present in the studio as the team was working.
