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Katherine Heigl was reportedly axed from a new film because of her outrageous salary demands.

The Grey’s Anatomy star was set to appear in ensemble romantic comedy Valentine’s Day.

The flick, due to be released in February 2011, features a big-name cast including Julia Roberts, Jennifer Garner, Anne Hathaway, Ashton Kutcher, Shirley MacLaine and Bradley Cooper.

Hollywood moneymen originally wanted Heigl to appear in the Garry Marshall-directed movie.

An insider said: “Producers at [studio] New Line originally had Katherine on their casting list.

They wanted her for the project, but during the talks, she came back demanding $3 million for the role.”

A film source told a US paper that number was “ridiculous” – because there is no lead role and actors are only set to film between three and 14 days.

But a representative for the 30-year-old actress hit out at the claims.

The spokesperson said: “The story is ludicrous. Early negotiations are a daily occurrence in this business, and just for clarification, Katherine walked away from this project for multiple reasons.”

Hollywood’s top celebrities are puckering up for charity.

Hot actresses Reese Witherspoon, Keira Knightley, Eva Longoria and Evangeline Lilley are all kissing for a cause.

They have left their lips on specially designed handbags to be auctioned off for the Stars For A Cause charity.

And it’s not just the actresses who have got in on the action – Tudors star Jonathan Rhys Myers and Capote actor Philip Seymour Hoffman have also embellished purses with a celebrity kiss.

The star studded one of a kind auction by Bonhams and Butterfields, to be held in Los Angeles on May 28, will also have going under the hammer a collection of custom-made, hand-crafted jewelry and fashion accessories.

The items, including necklaces, bracelets and rings have been worn by a who’s-who list of Hollywood celebrities that include Angelina Jolie, Victoria Beckham,. Miley Cyrus, Mariah Carey, Charlize Theron, Jennifer Lopez and Goldie Hawn.

The auction will also feature one of a kind jewellery worn by celebrities on the red carpet at this year’s Golden Globes – which they designed themselves.

The Rhodes jewelry – designed by Robyn Rhodes who worked with the celebrities and oversaw the manufacturing of the one-of-kind pieces – has been worn by such stars as Jessica Alba, Penelope Cruz, Scarlett Johansson and Eva Longoria.

The jewellery incorporates precious and semi-precious stones, pearls, 14K gold-filled and sterling silver chains.

Other auction highlights include a six litre ‘Methuselah’ bottle of Moët & Chandon Champagne signed in gold by Golden Globe winners, nominees and presenters, including the cast of Slumdog Millionaire, Colin Farrell, Susan Sarandon and Ricky Gervais.

Source: Splash News