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Chris Pine | Source: Getty Images
Chris Pine | Source: Getty Images

Katherine Pine Is Chris Pine's Sister Who Is Often Mistaken for Katherine Heigl

Bettina Dizon
Oct 04, 2022
08:50 P.M.

Katherine Pine, Chris Pine's sister, was also an actress before she switched professions. Although she maintains a private life, there are some known facts about her.

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Being related to a celebrity has its advantage and disadvantage, but when both are in the same industry, one may get overshadowed by the other.

Katherine Pine is famously known as Chris Pine's sister. However, she also had several acting credits under her belt before she chose a different career path.

Chris Pine during the "Don't Worry Darling" red carpet at the 79th Venice International Film Festival on September 05, 2022, in Venice, Italy. | Source: Getty Images

Chris Pine during the "Don't Worry Darling" red carpet at the 79th Venice International Film Festival on September 05, 2022, in Venice, Italy. | Source: Getty Images

Main Facts about Katherine

Born Katherine Gwynne Pine on September 24, 1972, she was the older sister of the "Star Trek" actor and the daughter of Robert Pine and Gwynne Gilford.

Katherine also had her fair share of acting stints, including "Heavy Gear," "Love Boat: The Next Wave," and "CHiPs '99." She later shifted her career path and became a therapist specializing in anxiety disorders and depression. Katherine said of herself:

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"I provide a non-judgmental environment with empathy, humor, and insight. I offer tools to help you communicate more effectively so as to access joy in your life and overcome blocks to finding success, personally and professionally."

Chris Pine during the TNT's "I Am The Night" EMMY For Your Consideration Event at the Television Academy on May 09, 2019, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Chris Pine during the TNT's "I Am The Night" EMMY For Your Consideration Event at the Television Academy on May 09, 2019, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

She also offers help to couples who struggle to find solutions to conflicts and listens attentively. Katherine can help look at trauma as a young child and create a better space in a troubled person's life.

It remains unknown if Katherine is married and how many children she has. However, it was revealed that she expected her first child in August 2009.

Since Katherine has had her fair share of screen time and is recognized in the entertainment industry, she is often confused with another actress, Katherin Heigl.

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Famous Relatives

Katherine has several famous relatives in the entertainment industry, which makes it no surprise that she also entered show business. Her parents were also actors, with her mom becoming a psychotherapist later.

Chris Pine during the 25th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on January 27, 2019, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Chris Pine during the 25th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on January 27, 2019, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Her father, Robert, began his acting career in the '60s and debuted on television in the series "Kraft Suspense Theatre." He later appeared in more television shows such as "Theatre of Stars," "Broadside," and "The Virginian."

Robert is most recognized for his appearances on "Behind Locked Doors," "Lakeview Terrace," "CHiPs," and "Red Eye."

Meanwhile, Katherine's mother, Gwynne, starred in several on-screen productions, including "One Day at a Time," "A New Kind of Family," "CHiPs," "Masters of the Universe," "Fade to Black," and "Petrocelli."

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Her grandmother, Anne Gwynne, is also in the business and was once dubbed among the first scream queens after her role in horror films, including "Black Friday." She was also a pinup model during the World War II era.

Chris Pine during the European Premiere of "Outlaw King" & Headline gala during the 62nd BFI London Film Festival on October 17, 2018, in London, England. | Source: Getty Images

Chris Pine during the European Premiere of "Outlaw King" & Headline gala during the 62nd BFI London Film Festival on October 17, 2018, in London, England. | Source: Getty Images

Unforgettably, Katherine's brother, Chris, is a famous actor, writer, and director, known for his roles in "The Princess Diaries," "Just My Luck," the "Star Trek" film franchise, "This Means War," "Wonder Woman," and many more.

Some of his 2022 projects include "Dungeons & Dragons," "Don't Worry Darling," and "All the Knives Out," among others.

However, Chris never really saw himself in the industry and never liked the profession before making it his career. According to Pine, he never had a passion for acting. "[It] was something that seemed to pop out of nowhere and then just took over my life," he said.

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When it comes to choosing roles, Chris considers his interests in his decision-making process. He was fortunate enough to have had opportunities he could take, and others that he could turn down, over the years.

Chris Pine during the TNT's "I Am The Night" EMMY For Your Consideration Event at the Television Academy on May 09, 2019, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Chris Pine during the TNT's "I Am The Night" EMMY For Your Consideration Event at the Television Academy on May 09, 2019, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

His success and gradual liking of his job seemed more like fate, given his family's background. Similarly, Chris never desired to become a director. "The idea for [my directorial debut] 'Poolman' started as this little pebble in a pond," he revealed.

She Is Often Confused with Katherine Heigl

Since Katherine has had her fair share of screen time and is recognized in the entertainment industry, she is often confused with another actress, Katherin Heigl. The confusion is no surprise, given the two beautiful women share similar physical characteristics.

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For one, both women have had golden locks for some time. They also have the same age and share the same first name. Some publications have posted the wrong photo of the actress in an article about the other.

Twitter users have also shared their sentiments on the striking resemblance between the two Katherines. "Google image search seems to think Katherine Heigl is Catherine Pine," one person tweeted. "Somehow, it's weirdly comforting that the algorithms got two totally white people mixed up."

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As opposed to what many think, the duo is not in any way related. Heigl has found success as a Hollywood actress, known for her roles in "The Ugly Truth," "27 Dresses," "Knocked Up," "Suits," "Grey's Anatomy," and "Firefly Lane."

However, her role as Dr. Izzie Stevens on "Grey's Anatomy" made her a household name. In a previous interview, Katherine Heigl revealed that her early career on the series was no easy feat as she faced criticism for complaining about her 17-hour work schedule.

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Her label soon went from ungrateful to unprofessional after expressing her sentiments which others did not agree with. It still upsets Heigl today that she was labeled as difficult on set. She said:

"What is your definition of difficult? Somebody with an opinion that you don't like? Now, I'm 42, and that [expletive] me off."

Nevertheless, Heigl has proven her expertise and talent in the craft with the many shows and movies wherein she has starred.

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