Jennifer Love Hewitt Biography
Hewitt got her first name from her older brother Todd (b. 1971), who picked the name after a little blonde girl he then had a crush on. Her mother selected her middle name, Love, which she goes by offstage from her best friend at college. Her mother, Pat, is a speech pathologist and her father, Danny, is a medical technician. Her parents separated when she was six months old. Born in Waco, Texas, she was raised by her mother in Harker Heights, Texas. She made her official performing debut at age 3 where she sang at a livestock show. At age 5, she was taking tap, jazz, and ballet lessons which led her to joining the Texas Show Team, which toured the Soviet Union and Europe. At age 10, the family moved to L.A. with the encouragement of talent scouts, while Todd stayed behind to finish high school in Texas. Love quickly found commercial work and a role on Disney's _"Kids Incorporated" in 1984. She went through a series of television flops before finally hitting it big on "Party of Five" in 1995.
Sent 3 dozen pink roses to Gwyneth Paltrow the night before Paltrow won the Oscar in 1999. Hewitt also wrote her a 2 page letter praising her as a role model and admiring her work. Paltrow sent a reply a week later, and Hewitt framed it - "it's my favorite thing". When the 2 actresses met for the first time at the 2000 Golden Globes, "she came up to me and gave me a hug for the flowers. I thought I was going to pass out. I was absolutely going to have a heart attack."
Lost the role of Juliet in Romeo + Juliet (1996) to Claire Danes because the director felt she wasn't "modern" enough.
Lost the role of Darlene in Brokedown Palace (1999) to Kate Beckinsale because of scheduling conflicts.
Auditioned for the role of Tricia Jones in Mallrats (1995), and almost got it, but lost out at the last moment to actress Renée Humphrey.
Was considered for the role of Helen in I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) before being cast as Julie.
At the age of 4 while at a restaurant-dance hall she disappeared. She was found on the stage singing "Help Me make It Through The Night".
Cat named Don Juan; got the name "Love" from mothers college roommate; mothers name is Pat, older brother is Todd.
Love Hewitt's first job was on "Kids Incorporated" (1984). Little did she know that one of the guest stars would turn out to be her future co-worker on "Party of Five" (1994), Scott Wolf.
Was considered for the title role in Lolita (1997).
Attended school with actress Christine Lakin. Both graduated from Laurel Springs High School, class of 1997.
Was offered a role on the WB's "Charmed" (1998), taking over Shannen Doherty's place, but turned it down. [2001]
Born at 10:48 PM MST
Was Enrique Iglesias's girlfriend in his video for "Hero".
Broke her finger filming the "flopper dive" scene in Heartbreakers (2001).
Voted in at #7 in FHM's Sexiest Girls of 2002 poll, American edition. [June 2002]
Her mom is Italian, her father is German.
Hosted the Comedy for a Cure and raised over $100,000 for Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance's research programs.
Voted #14 in Rush Magazine's Sexiest Women 2002 list.
Recently performing as Nancy Sinatra on NBC's "American Dreams" (2002), she adopted a puppy on location and named her Boots. At the time she was performing "These Boots Were Made For Walking," hence the appropriate name.
Is of Italian and German descent
Dated Rich Cronin of LFO (1999-2001)
She has recorded four albums: "Love Songs" in 1992, "Let's Go Bang" in 1995, "Jennifer Love Hewitt" in 1996, and "BareNaked" in 2002, which was produced by singer/songwriter Meredith Brooks.
Briefly dated actor Wilmer Valderrama (1999).
Ranked #11 in Stuff magazine's "102 Sexiest Women in the World" (2002).
Was listed as a potential nominee on both the 2003 and 2005 Razzie Award nominating ballots. She was listed a suggestion in the Worst Actress category on the 2003 ballot for her performance in the film The Tuxedo (2002). And was suggested again two years later in the Worst Actress category of the 2005 ballot for her role in Garfield (2004). She failed to receive either nomination.
Personal quotes from Jennifer Love Hewitt
[In a Playboy interview, Love commented about her breasts] "I just accepted them as a great accessory to every outfit".
"I would just love once to be called sexy. Just because it would make me something other than cute."
"When I came to Los Angeles, it was the first time that I ever felt like I belonged somewhere. Not because it was wacky, but because people here understood what I felt like to perform, and there were other kids my age who wanted to do it. I didn't get looked at as, 'God, you freak.'"
"I don't consider myself a great dresser either. But I try. Most of the time I'm in khakis and a white T-shirt. I'm a total Gap girl. Super casual, hair in a pony tail and no makeup." - in response to being voted as one of the Worst Dressed by People magazine.
"We had this joke on the set of I Know What You Did Last Summer. All the girls wore tiny tops, so we called it I Know What Your Breasts Did Last Summer."
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Jennifer Love Hewitt Filmography
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Actress - filmography
(In Production) (2000s) (1990s) (1980s)
Finders Keepers (2006)
Garfield 2 (2006) .... Liz
Delgo (2006) (voice) .... Princess Kyla
The Magic 7 (2005) (TV) (voice) .... Erica
"Ghost Whisperer" (2005) TV Series .... Melinda Gordon
Confessions of a Sociopathic Social Climber (2005) (TV) .... Katya Livingston
A Christmas Carol (2004/I) (TV) .... Emily
... aka A Christmas Carol: The Musical (USA)
Garfield (2004) .... Liz
... aka Garfield: The Movie (USA: promotional title)
If Only (2004) .... Samantha Andrews
The Truth About Love (2004) .... Alice Holbrook
Groove Squad (2002) (V) (voice) .... Chrissy
... aka Groove Squad Cheerleaders (Australia: TV title)
The Tuxedo (2002) .... Del Blaine
The Adventures of Tom Thumb & Thumbelina (2002) (V) (voice) .... Thumbelina
The Hunchback of Notre Dame II (2002) (V) (voice) .... Madellaine
Heartbreakers (2001) .... Page Conners/Jane Helstrom
The Devil and Daniel Webster (2001) .... The Devil
The Audrey Hepburn Story (2000) (TV) .... Audrey Hepburn
"Time of Your Life" (1999) TV Series .... Sarah Reeves Merrin
The Suburbans (1999) .... Cate
I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998) .... Julie James
Zoomates (1998) (voice) .... Helen
Telling You (1998) .... Deb Freidman
... aka Love Sucks (UK: video title)
Can't Hardly Wait (1998) .... Amanda Beckett
I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) .... Julie James
Trojan War (1997) .... Leah Jones
... aka Rescue Me
House Arrest (1996/I) .... Brooke Figler
"Party of Five" (1994) TV Series .... Sarah Reeves (1995-1999)
"McKenna" (1994) TV Series .... Cassidy McKenna (1994-1995)
"The Byrds of Paradise" (1994) TV Series .... Franny Byrd
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993) (as Jennifer "Love" Hewitt) .... Margaret
Little Miss Millions (1993) (as Love Hewitt) .... Heather Lofton
... aka Home for Christmas (USA: video title)
... aka Little Miss Zillions
"Shaky Ground" (1992) TV Series .... Bernadette Moody (1992-1993)
Munchie (1992) (as Love Hewitt) .... Andrea Kurtz
"Kids Incorporated" (1984) TV Series .... Robin (1989-1991)
... aka Kids Inc. (USA: short title)
Filmography as: Actress, Producer, Miscellaneous Crew, Herself, Archive Footage, Notable TV Guest Appearances
Producer - filmography
(In Production) (2000s) (1990s)
"In the Game" (2005) TV Series (completed) (executive producer)
"Ghost Whisperer" (2005) TV Series (producer)
If Only (2004) (producer)
One Night (2002) (producer)
The Audrey Hepburn Story (2000) (TV) (co-executive producer)
"Time of Your Life" (1999) TV Series (producer)
Filmography as: Actress, Producer, Miscellaneous Crew, Herself, Archive Footage, Notable TV Guest Appearances
Miscellaneous Crew - filmography
I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998) (singer: "How Do I Deal?") (uncredited)
Filmography as: Actress, Producer, Miscellaneous Crew, Herself, Archive Footage, Notable TV Guest Appearances
Herself - filmography
(2000s) (1990s)
The Greatest: The 40 Hottest Rock Star Girlfriends... and Wives (2005) (TV) .... Herself
The Story of Veterans Day (2004) (TV) .... Host
Scream Queens: The E! True Hollywood Story (2004) (TV) .... Herself
MTV Bash: Carson Daly (2003) (TV) .... Herself
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards '03 (2003) (TV) .... Herself
100 Greatest Love Songs (2002) (TV) .... Herself/Host
The 3rd Annual Women Rock! Girls and Guitars (2002) (TV) .... Herself
MTV Video Music Awards 2002 (2002) (TV) .... Herself
... aka VMAs 2002 (USA: short title)
The Teen Choice Awards 2002 (2002) (TV) .... Herself - Presenter
Summer Music Mania 2002 (2002) (TV) .... Herself
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards '02 (2002) (TV) .... Herself
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Passions (2002) (TV) .... Herself
The Teen Choice Awards 2001 (2001) (TV) .... Herself
The 25 Hottest Stars Under 25 (2001) (TV) .... Herself
VH1/Vogue Fashion Awards (2000) (TV) .... Herself
2000 MTV Movie Awards (2000) (TV) .... Herself
"The Weekenders" (2000) TV Series (voice) .... Herself
... aka Disney's the Weekenders (USA: complete title)
Celebrity Profile: Jennifer Love Hewitt (2000) (TV) .... Herself
Comedy Central Presents: The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Jerry Stiller (1999) (TV) .... Herself
MTV New Year's Eve Live 1999 (1999) (TV) .... Host
The Senior Prom (1997) (TV) .... Host
Intimate Portrait: Audrey Hepburn (1996) (TV) .... Herself
Dance! Workout with Barbie (1991) (V) (as Love Hewitt) .... Herself
Filmography as: Actress, Producer, Miscellaneous Crew, Herself, Archive Footage, Notable TV Guest Appearances
Archive Footage
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Cheri Oteri (2004) (TV) .... Herself/Various Characters
Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary (1999) (TV) .... Herself
Filmography as: Actress, Producer, Miscellaneous Crew, Herself, Archive Footage, Notable TV Guest Appearances
Notable TV Guest Appearances
"The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" playing "Herself" 4 November 2005
"The Tony Danza Show" playing "Herself" (episode # 2.20) 7 October 2005
"Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show" playing "Herself" 30 September 2005
"The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch" playing "Herself" 22 September 2005
"The View" playing "Herself" 21 September 2005
"Late Show with David Letterman" playing "Herself" 20 September 2005
"The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" playing "Herself" (episode # 1.45) 4 March 2005
"Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show" playing "Herself" 3 March 2005
"The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" playing "Herself" 25 November 2004
"The Daily Show" playing "Herself" 10 June 2004
"Late Night with Conan O'Brien" playing "Herself" 10 June 2004
"The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" playing "Herself" 7 June 2004
"American Idol: The Search for a Superstar" playing "Herself - Guest Host" (episode # 3.43) 26 May 2004
"Punk'd" playing "Herself" (episode # 3.4) 16 May 2004
"American Dreams" playing "Nancy Sinatra" in episode: "Old Enough to Fight" (episode # 2.14) 22 February 2004
"On-Air with Ryan Seacrest" playing "Herself" 19 February 2004
"The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" playing "Herself" 18 February 2004
"American Dreams" playing "Nancy Sinatra" in episode: "The 7-10 Split" (episode # 2.10) 4 January 2004
"Celebrities Uncensored" playing "Herself" (archive footage) (episode # 1.15) 26 November 2003
"The Wayne Brady Show" playing "Herself" 25 November 2003
"Tinseltown TV" playing "Herself" 25 October 2003
"Tinseltown TV" playing "Herself" 27 September 2003
"Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show" playing "Herself" 17 September 2003
"Banzai" playing "Herself" (episode # 1.5) 10 August 2003
"V Graham Norton" playing "Herself" (episode # 3.1) 10 January 2003
"Love Chain" playing "Herself" (archive footage) in episode: "Jennifer Love Hewitt" (episode # 1.11) 2003
"The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn" playing "Herself" 11 October 2002
"Revealed with Jules Asner" playing "Herself" in episode: "Jennifer Love Hewitt" 2 October 2002
"Supermarket Sweep" playing "Herself" 30 September 2002
"The Panel" playing "Herself" (episode # 5.27) 11 September 2002
"The O'Reilly Factor" playing "Herself" 25 May 2002
"The Rosie O'Donnell Show" playing "Herself" 10 May 2002
"The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" playing "Herself" 25 April 2002
"Family Guy" playing "Herself" (voice) in episode: "Stuck Together, Torn Apart" (episode # 3.19) 31 January 2002
"HBO First Look" playing "Herself" in episode: "The Tuxedo" 2002
"The Big Breakfast" playing "Herself" 2 July 2001
"The Rosie O'Donnell Show" playing "Herself" 1 May 2001
"The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" playing "Herself" 16 March 2001
"The Rosie O'Donnell Show" playing "Herself" 26 February 2001
"The Rosie O'Donnell Show" playing "Herself" 14 September 2000
"The Rosie O'Donnell Show" playing "Herself" 1 March 2000
"Mad TV" playing "Herself" (episode # 5.12) 8 January 2000
"The Martin Short Show" playing "Herself" (episode # 1.49) 18 November 1999
"Late Night with Conan O'Brien" playing "Herself" 12 November 1999
"The Rosie O'Donnell Show" playing "Herself" 25 October 1999
"The Rosie O'Donnell Show" playing "Herself" 10 February 1999
"Hercules" playing "Medusa" (voice) in episode: "Hercules and the Gorgon" (episode # 2.11) 9 January 1999
"The Rosie O'Donnell Show" playing "Herself" 24 November 1998
"Saturday Night Live" playing "Host" (episode # 24.7) 21 November 1998
"Late Night with Conan O'Brien" playing "Herself" 20 November 1998
"Boy Meets World" playing "Jennifer Love Fefferman" in episode: "And Then There Was Shawn" (episode # 5.17) 27 February 1998
"Mad TV" playing "Herself" (episode # 3.4) 11 October 1997