Jennifer Love Hewitt Clarifies Feud Rumors with Sarah Michelle Gellar

Jennifer Love Hewitt, age 46, has spoken out to dispel speculation of a feud with her former co-star Sarah Michelle Gellar. In an interview, Hewitt expressed confusion about the origins of the rumors, questioning why narratives often pit women against each other rather than celebrating camaraderie. She revealed they haven’t spoken since the release of the original I Know What You Did Last Summer film.

Hewitt noted, “We haven’t seen or talked to each other since she was 18, when the first movie came out.” Despite their shared history in the 1997 slasher, Gellar and Hewitt have maintained distance. Hewitt remarked, “That’s why it’s funny — people ask me to respond, but I haven’t seen her.”

The actresses reunited in the latest sequel, with Hewitt returning as Julie James and Ryan Phillippe reprising his role. Gellar’s character, Helen Shivers, was killed off in the first film but appeared in a brief cameo through a dream sequence. The film premiered recently, with both stars attending but notably avoiding photos together, fueling the rumors.

Gellar addressed fans’ assumptions online, explaining she had only been inside with her children during the red carpet event and did not see Hewitt there. Fans appreciated her clarification, commenting supportively and expressing relief that the tension was untrue. Gellar later confirmed she hadn’t interacted with Hewitt at the premiere, emphasizing that any reports of animosity are unfounded.

Meanwhile, Hewitt garnered praise for her striking red hair at the event, sharing on Instagram that she had long wanted to dye her hair red, calling it “Sunset Lover.” Fellow actress Alyssa Milano responded positively, and Hewitt’s co-star Tommy DiDario joked about matching hair color, demonstrating a friendly rapport among the cast.