Jennifer Love Hewitt addresses rumored feud with Sarah Michelle Gellar: "We're good, there's no bad blood," she assures.
Jennifer Love Hewitt has responded to ongoing speculation regarding a supposed feud with her I Know What You Did Last Summer co-star Sarah Michelle Gellar, clarifying that no ill feelings exist between them. Hewitt shared her perspective in an interview with Vulture, stating,
“I honestly don’t even know what that was or how that all came to be,”
—Jennifer Love Hewitt, Actress, dismissing the rumors as unfounded.
The controversy initially arose after Gellar’s comments during a December 2024 red carpet interview about the sequel to I Know What You Did Last Summer. When questioned about Hewitt’s involvement, Gellar responded with a noncommittal,
“I have nothing to do with that.”
This brief remark fueled media speculation of tension between the two performers.
Explanation Behind Their Lack of Communication and Public Interaction
Prior to the sequel’s premiere in July, Hewitt admitted that she had not been in contact with Gellar since they last saw each other as teenagers during the first film’s release. She said,
“Literally, we’ve not talked since I saw her at 18 years old when the first movie came out.”
Despite the appearance of a snub, Hewitt emphasized there was no bad blood on her end, explaining she was advised to respond but felt there was nothing to address. She remarked,
“People were like, ‘Say something back.’ And I’m like, ‘What am I going to say? I’ve not seen her.’ On my side, we’re good.”
When asked if she expected to reunite with Gellar at the film’s premiere, Hewitt expressed hope but acknowledged they did not actually meet. Gellar later posted on Instagram about the event, congratulating many of her co-stars but notably omitting Hewitt. She clarified in the comments,
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“For everyone asking – I never got to see @jenniferlovehewitt who is fantastic in the movie,”
and
“I was inside with my kids when the big carpet happened. And unfortunately JLH didn’t come to the after party.”
Hewitt Reflects on Filming the Original Movie and Admiration for Gellar
Hewitt recalled that working on the original I Know What You Did Last Summer in 1997 was an intimidating process, especially because she was naturally scared of horror films and felt the pressure to perform well in her lead role as Julie James. She shared,
“I was in my head the whole time thinking, ‘Do not screw this up.’”
Having Gellar on set added to this feeling, since Gellar had already gained recognition for her role in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Rather than feeling jealous, Hewitt looked up to Gellar’s assured presence, stating,
“I was like, ‘Okay, I have to watch how she’s comfortable, and I’m going to sit like that.’”
How the Feud Rumors Started: Media’s Role in Creating Drama
Hewitt attributed the origin of feud rumors to a media inclination to pit women against one another, rather than any real conflict. She expressed frustration with this tendency, saying,
“I just think people don’t want the narrative to be easy,”
and added,
“Why do we always have to be against each other and out for each other?”
In clarifying the facts behind the supposed Jennifer Love Hewitt feud rumors, Hewitt’s statements aim to dispel misconceptions, stressing mutual respect despite years of limited contact. With both actresses having moved on to new projects, this candid conversation may help shift the narrative away from rivalry and toward acknowledging their shared history in a classic thriller.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Has Jennifer Love Hewitt had surgery?
A. Hewitt mentioned she only got her eyebrows microbladed. She hasn’t tried any other cosmetic procedures. She attributed changes in her looks to makeup choices and hairstyles.
Q. Was Jennifer Love Hewitt’s husband in 9-1-1?
A. Between late 2018 and early 2019, Hallisay took on a recurring role in the show 9-1-1. He portrayed Doug Kendall, also known as Jason Bailey. This character was the abusive spouse of Maddie Buckley, played by his actual wife, Jennifer Love Hewitt.
Q. Did Jennifer Love Hewitt have surgery?
A. It isn’t completely clear if Jennifer Love Hewitt had cosmetic surgery. However, she recently clarified on Instagram Stories that her new look is because of a haircut. Hewitt mentioned that she only had her eyebrows microbladed.
