Jennifer Love Hewitt has expressed a strong desire to have Jamie Lee Curtis guest star on the hit TV show 9-1-1. The 46-year-old actress revealed her hopes during an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, sharing that she has a specific storyline in mind tailored for Curtis, whom she admires greatly. Hewitt’s enthusiasm highlights the potential addition of a Hollywood icon to Station 118’s roster of guest stars.
Longtime Friendship Between Hewitt and Curtis
Hewitt and Curtis share a history dating back to their collaboration on the 1996 comedy film House Arrest. The movie centered on children locking their parents in a basement to prevent a divorce. Over the decades, their friendship has remained strong. Recently, Curtis praised Hewitt’s candid interview with New York Magazine, showcasing their ongoing mutual support and admiration.
My dream would be Jamie Lee Curtis,
Hewitt said. She added,
I love her so much, and I have always had this secret storyline in the back of my mind that I think she would be incredible for, which I can’t say what it is, but I would love to make that happen.
Curtis responded in kind on Instagram, applauding Hewitt’s feature:
My friend @jenniferlovehewitt takes my breath away!
Jamie Lee Curtis’s Recent Television Success
While Jamie Lee Curtis is famously known for her roles in films like Halloween and Freaky Friday, she has recently established a solid presence on television. Curtis appeared in various TV shows, such as New Girl and Reno 9-1-1, and won an Emmy in 2024 for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in The Bear. Her future projects include starring alongside Nicole Kidman in the upcoming Prime Video series Scarpetta. Additionally, Curtis has worked with 9-1-1 executive producer Ryan Murphy before on the Fox series Scream Queens, underscoring her connection to the show’s creative team.
Other Guest Stars on Hewitt’s Wish List
Jamie Lee Curtis isn’t the only guest star Hewitt wants to see on 9-1-1. The actress mentioned several former colleagues who could also bring fresh energy to the series. Hewitt’s husband, Brian Hallisay, has already appeared on the show, but she named others like Camryn Manheim as potential guests she admires for their talent.
Oh my gosh, I’ve worked with so many awesome people,
Hewitt said. She continued,
Well, my husband [Brian Hallisay] was on there, so that’s awesome. That’s done … I’m trying to think who else. Camryn Manheim I think would be amazing on the show.
She also commented on her Ghost Whisperer co-star, saying,
I think she would be incredible and I would love to have her on there.
Recent Notable Guest Appearances on 9-1-1
The show has a track record of featuring high-profile guest stars in meaningful story arcs. Season 9 included appearances by actors like Mark Consuelos and Mike Farrell. Consuelos portrayed a billionaire who was swallowed by a whale, kicking off a fantastical storyline that even involved space travel alongside key characters Athena, played by Angela Bassett, and Hen, played by Aisha Hinds.
We went to go visit my folks in North Carolina and my mom watched it, and she’s like, ‘Marco,’
Consuelos recalled with an Italian accent. He added,
She’s Italian. ‘Marco, I suffered so much for you. You were stuck in that whale. I did not like that. I did not like… Why would they do that to you?’
The actor laughed and reassured,
I said, ‘Mom, it’s just TV.’
Broadcast Details and Impact
New episodes of 9-1-1 are broadcast Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. ET on ABC. The episodes become available for streaming the following day on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+. Hewitt’s interest in bringing Jamie Lee Curtis onboard could not only attract longtime fans of both actresses but also elevate the dramatic appeal of the ongoing series. Given Curtis’s acclaimed status and past television success, her guest appearance could generate significant buzz and add depth to the series’ storytelling.
