Jennifer Love Hewitt Debuts New Look and Talks Return to Horror Franchise

Jennifer Love Hewitt turned heads at the I Know What You Did Last Summer premiere, and not just because she’s back in the horror spotlight. The actress, now 46, stepped onto the red carpet in Los Angeles looking radiant with a fresh ginger-toned hairstyle that had people doing double takes.

Gone was her classic brunette. Instead, she rocked a lighter, more coppery hue that brought a summer warmth to her overall look. It’s her first major public appearance since the 9-1-1 premiere back in March 2024.

She showed up in a sleek black beaded dress with silver jewelry and matching heels. The outfit screamed understated glam, and the energy she brought to the carpet made it clear—Jennifer isn’t just revisiting the past. She’s owning it.

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Why Did Jennifer Say Yes To The Sequel Now?

It’s been more than two decades since we last saw Julie James. So what made Jennifer say yes this time?

Turns out, she wasn’t an instant yes.

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In a recent chat with The Hollywood Reporter, she said she was hesitant at first. She didn’t want to just be another ‘90s callback thrown in for nostalgia. She wanted Julie’s return to mean something.

And after rewatching the old films, something clicked. The new story felt like a natural follow-up. Something that would let audiences see who Julie had become, not just who she was.

Jennifer will reunite with Freddie Prinze Jr. in this revival. Both are back as Julie and Ray, which feels like a full-circle moment for fans who grew up with the original flicks.

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Is Jennifer’s Daughter Following Her Hollywood Path?

Jennifer’s real life is also having a moment. She’s a mom to three kids—Autumn, Atticus, and Aidan—with husband Brian Hallisay. And now, her oldest, 11-year-old Autumn, might be inching toward the spotlight.

Jennifer has always spoken fondly of her experience as a child actor. But she’s cautious.

In an interview last November, she said their big message to Autumn is clear—stay in school, grow up first. There’s no rush. Acting can wait.

Still, Autumn recently appeared in The Holiday Junkie, a project Jennifer directed. So the door isn’t totally closed.

Jennifer also pointed out how different things are now. Social media, the pressure, the visibility—it’s a tougher space than it was in her early years. That’s why she and Brian are set on keeping things normal for their kids as long as possible.

But with a talented mom like hers, it’s no surprise the industry is already watching the next generation.