Jennifer Love Hewitt is an American actress, producer, and singer known for her work in both television and film. She started as a child star on the Disney Channel and gained recognition for her role in the popular series "Party of Five". Her fame further escalated with her lead role in the horror franchise "I Know What You Did Last Summer" and her appearance in the teen comedy "Can't Hardly Wait" during the late 1990s.
February 21, 1979: Birth of Jennifer Love Hewitt
Jennifer Love Hewitt was born on February 21, 1979.
1989: Backing Vocals for Martika
Jennifer Love Hewitt started her music career in 1989 as one of the backing vocalists on Martika's hit single "Toy Soldiers." This early exposure to the music industry marked the beginning of her journey as a performer.
1989: Early Career and Television Debut
Jennifer Love Hewitt began her career as a child actress and singer, appearing in national television commercials before joining the cast of the Disney Channel series Kids Incorporated in 1989.
1991: End of "Kids Incorporated" and Young Artist Award Nominations
Jennifer Love Hewitt's time on "Kids Incorporated" ended in 1991, and she earned three Young Artist Award nominations as part of the cast.
1991: End of Kids Incorporated
Jennifer Love Hewitt's time on the Disney Channel series Kids Incorporated ended in 1991.
1992: Debut Studio Album Release
At the age of 12, Jennifer Love Hewitt released her debut studio album, "Love Songs," exclusively in Japan. The album's release and her subsequent popularity in Japan showcased her early potential as a musical artist.
1992: Appearances in "Dance! Workout with Barbie" and "Munchie"
Jennifer Love Hewitt appeared in the live-action video short "Dance! Workout with Barbie" and landed her first feature film role in the independent production "Munchie" in 1992.
1992: Debut Album Release
Jennifer Love Hewitt released her debut album, "Love Songs", in 1992.
1993: Starring Role in Unsold Pilot "Running Wilde"
Jennifer Love Hewitt starred alongside Pierce Brosnan in the unsold pilot for NBC called "Running Wilde" in 1993.
1994: Roles in Short-lived Television Series
Jennifer Love Hewitt had roles in the short-lived television series "Shaky Ground" and "The Byrds of Paradise" in 1994.
1995: Second Album Release
Jennifer Love Hewitt's second album, "Let's Go Bang", was released in 1995.
1995: Breakthrough Role in "Party of Five"
Jennifer Love Hewitt landed her breakthrough role as Sarah Reeves Merrin on the Fox teen drama Party of Five in 1995.
1995: Breakthrough Role in "Party of Five"
Jennifer Love Hewitt rose to fame after landing the role of Sarah Reeves Merrin on the popular Fox show "Party of Five" in 1995. Her performance earned her nominations for several awards.
1995: Second Studio Album Release
Jennifer Love Hewitt released her second studio album, "Let's Go Bang," under Atlantic Records in 1995. The album marked a continuation of her exploration of pop music and her desire to connect with a wider audience.
1996: Third Studio Album Release
In 1996, Jennifer Love Hewitt released her third studio album, self-titled "Jennifer Love Hewitt," under Atlantic Records. Despite her efforts, the album and its singles did not achieve commercial success.
1996: Third Album Release
Jennifer Love Hewitt released her self-titled third studio album, "Jennifer Love Hewitt", in 1996.
February 1997: Seventeen Cover Appearance
In February 1997, Jennifer Love Hewitt appeared on the cover of Seventeen magazine. This marked one of her early appearances on major magazine covers.
1997: Starred in 'I Know What You Did Last Summer'
In 1997, Jennifer Love Hewitt starred in 'I Know What You Did Last Summer', which helped cement her status as an icon to a generation.
1997: Critical Acclaim for "I Know What You Did Last Summer"
Jennifer Love Hewitt received critical acclaim for her performance in the horror film "I Know What You Did Last Summer" in 1997. The film was a commercial success and earned her a Young Artist Award nomination.
1997: Film Debut in "I Know What You Did Last Summer"
Jennifer Love Hewitt starred in the horror film "I Know What You Did Last Summer" in 1997, which became a commercial success and brought her wider recognition.
1998: Release of "I Still Know What You Did Last Summer"
Jennifer Love Hewitt starred in the sequel "I Still Know What You Did Last Summer" in 1998. While not as successful as the first film, it performed well at the box office.
1998: Sequel and Teen Comedy Success
Jennifer Love Hewitt starred in the sequel "I Still Know What You Did Last Summer" and the teen comedy "Can't Hardly Wait" in 1998, further solidifying her status as a rising star.
1998: Roles in Teen Comedies
Jennifer Love Hewitt starred as Amanda Beckett in the teen comedy "Can't Hardly Wait" and appeared in another teen comedy, "Telling You", in 1998.
1998: Starred in 'Can't Hardly Wait'
In 1998, Jennifer Love Hewitt starred in 'Can't Hardly Wait', further solidifying her reputation as a 'sexy girl next door' and an icon.
November 1999: Number One Reader Choice on Maxim
In November 1999, Jennifer Love Hewitt was identified as the 'number one reader choice' on the cover of Maxim magazine.
1999: Appearance in LFO's Music Video
Jennifer Love Hewitt appeared in the music video for LFO's song "Girl on TV" in 1999. The song was written for her by band member Rich Cronin, with whom she was romantically involved at the time.
1999: Rise to Fame and Musical Success
Jennifer Love Hewitt continued to rise to fame with roles in films like "Can't Hardly Wait" and her musical career gained traction with the release of her single "How Do I Deal", which peaked at number 59 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1999.
1999: Roles in "The Suburbans" and "Time of Your Life"
Jennifer Love Hewitt played a record company executive in the independent comedy "The Suburbans" and starred in and produced "Time of Your Life", a "Party of Five" spin-off, in 1999.
1999: Charting Single and Soundtrack Appearance
Jennifer Love Hewitt recorded the single "How Do I Deal" for the "I Still Know What You Did Last Summer" soundtrack in 1999. The song became her first charting single, reaching the Billboard Hot 100, and marked a turning point in her music career.
1999: Release of "How Do I Deal"
Jennifer Love Hewitt released the single "How Do I Deal" in 1999, which became her most successful single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
March 27, 2000: Portrayal of Audrey Hepburn
Jennifer Love Hewitt starred as Audrey Hepburn in the biographical drama television film "The Audrey Hepburn Story", which aired on ABC on March 27, 2000. The performance received mixed reviews.
2000: Named Most Popular Actress on Television
In 2000, Jennifer Love Hewitt was named the 'most popular actress on television' with a Q Score of 37.
2001: Appearance in "Heartbreakers"
Jennifer Love Hewitt starred in the romantic comedy "Heartbreakers" alongside Sigourney Weaver in 2001, playing a mother-daughter con artist duo.
2001: Filming of Shortcut to Happiness
Jennifer Love Hewitt filmed "Shortcut to Happiness" in early 2001, starring opposite Anthony Hopkins and Alec Baldwin. The film's production faced unforeseen challenges due to its connection with a federal bank fraud trial.
2001: Appearance in "Heartbreakers"
Jennifer Love Hewitt starred alongside Sigourney Weaver in the romantic comedy "Heartbreakers" in 2001.
2001: Appearance in Enrique Iglesias's Music Video
In 2001, Jennifer Love Hewitt appeared in the music video for Enrique Iglesias's hit song "Hero." Her appearance in the video further solidified her presence in popular culture.
2002: The Tuxedo and Voice Acting Roles
In 2002, Jennifer Love Hewitt starred in the action comedy "The Tuxedo" alongside Jackie Chan, showcasing her versatility. She also lent her voice to two animated films, "The Hunchback of Notre Dame II" and "The Adventures of Tom Thumb and Thumbelina," expanding her repertoire into voice acting.
2002: Ranked in Various Sexiest Women Lists
In 2002, Jennifer Love Hewitt was ranked 7th in FHM's Sexiest Girls poll, 14th in Rush's Sexiest Women list, and 11th in Stuff's '102 Sexiest Women in the World'.
2002: Stalking Incident at Grammy Awards
In 2002, at the Grammy Awards, conspiracy theorist Diana Napolis verbally confronted Jennifer Love Hewitt and was later arrested for stalking and uttering death threats against Hewitt and Steven Spielberg. Napolis was charged with six felonies and after almost a year of involuntary commitment and prison, she pleaded guilty and was released on probation.
2002: Release of "The Tuxedo" and "BareNaked" Album
Jennifer Love Hewitt appeared in the action comedy film "The Tuxedo" and released her fourth studio album, "BareNaked", in 2002.
2002: Signing with Jive Records and "BareNaked" Release
Jennifer Love Hewitt signed with Jive Records in 2002 and released her fourth studio album, "BareNaked." The album's lead single, also titled "BareNaked," became her biggest radio hit to date, achieving chart success internationally.
2002: Release of "BareNaked" Album
Jennifer Love Hewitt's fourth studio album, "BareNaked", was released in 2002 and became her first album to chart in the United States.
2003: Release of "Can I Go Now"
Jennifer Love Hewitt released "Can I Go Now," the second single from her "BareNaked" album, in 2003. While the single did not achieve the same level of success as its predecessor, it still managed to chart in some countries.
2004: Inactivity in Music Industry
Since 2004, Jennifer Love Hewitt has largely remained inactive in the music industry.
2004: Diverse Roles in Film
Jennifer Love Hewitt took on diverse roles in 2004, showcasing her range. She starred in the romantic fantasy drama "If Only," the television film adaptation of "A Christmas Carol," and the live-action comedy "Garfield." The latter became her highest-grossing film to date, achieving global success.
2004: Voice Acting in "Garfield: The Movie"
Jennifer Love Hewitt provided voice work for the animated film "Garfield: The Movie" in 2004.
September 23, 2005: Premiere of Ghost Whisperer
On September 23, 2005, the CBS television series "Ghost Whisperer" premiered, starring Jennifer Love Hewitt as Melinda Gordon, a woman with the ability to see and communicate with ghosts. The series marked a significant milestone in her career.
2005: Started Dating Ross McCall
In 2005, Jennifer Love Hewitt began dating Scottish actor Ross McCall after he appeared on 'Ghost Whisperer'.
2005: Ranked 32nd in Maxim's Hot 100 Women
In 2005, Jennifer Love Hewitt was ranked 32nd in Maxim magazine's Hot 100 Women list.
2005: Lead Role in "Ghost Whisperer"
Jennifer Love Hewitt took on the lead role of Melinda Gordon in the CBS supernatural drama series "Ghost Whisperer" in 2005.
2006: Release of Compilation Album in Asia
In 2006, Jennifer Love Hewitt released the compilation album 'Cool with You: The Platinum Collection' in Asia.
2006: Garfield Sequel and Delayed Release
Jennifer Love Hewitt reprised her role as Dr. Liz Wilson in "Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties" in 2006. Additionally, her film "Shortcut to Happiness," filmed in 2001 but entangled in legal issues, finally saw a release.
2006: Return to Voice Acting in "Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties"
Jennifer Love Hewitt reprised her voice role in the sequel "Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties" in 2006.
November 2007: Engagement to Ross McCall
In November 2007, Jennifer Love Hewitt got engaged to Scottish actor Ross McCall while vacationing in Hawaii.
2007: Release of Compilation Album in Brazil
In 2007, Jennifer Love Hewitt released the compilation album 'Hey Everybody' in Brazil.
2007: Release of Shortcut to Happiness
After a significant delay, "Shortcut to Happiness," starring Jennifer Love Hewitt, was released in 2007. The film's journey to the screen was marked by legal complications stemming from an investor's involvement in a bank fraud case.
2008: TV Guide's Sexiest Woman on Television
In 2008, Jennifer Love Hewitt was named the sexiest woman on television by TV Guide.
2008: Ranked 96th on Forbes Celebrity 100 List
In 2008, Jennifer Love Hewitt was ranked 96th on Forbes' annual Celebrity 100 list, which ranks the most powerful and best-paid celebrities in Hollywood.
2008: Called Off Engagement to Ross McCall
In late 2008, Jennifer Love Hewitt called off her engagement to Ross McCall.
2008: Cameo Appearance and Voice Acting
Jennifer Love Hewitt made a cameo appearance in the comedy "Tropic Thunder" in 2008. She also reunited with Freddie Prinze Jr. for the animated film "Delgo," which, unfortunately, did not perform well at the box office.
May 2009: Number One Reader Choice on Maxim Again
In May 2009, Jennifer Love Hewitt was once again identified as the 'number one reader choice' on the cover of Maxim magazine.
November 2009: Foray into Comic Books
In November 2009, Jennifer Love Hewitt made a foray into comic books with 'Jennifer Love Hewitt's Music Box', scripted by Scott Lobdell and based on her ideas.
January 2010: Promotion of 'The Day I Shot Cupid'
In January 2010, Jennifer Love Hewitt promoted her book 'The Day I Shot Cupid' on 'Lopez Tonight', where she discussed 'vajazzling'. The interview went viral, and the term became a widely searched trend.
May 21, 2010: Conclusion of Ghost Whisperer
After five successful seasons and 107 episodes, "Ghost Whisperer" concluded on May 21, 2010. Jennifer Love Hewitt's performance as Melinda Gordon earned her critical acclaim and solidified her presence in the television industry.
2010: End of "Ghost Whisperer" and Golden Globe Nomination
Jennifer Love Hewitt's run on "Ghost Whisperer" concluded in 2010, and she received a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film for her role in "The Client List" pilot film.
2010: Release of The Client List
Jennifer Love Hewitt starred in the television film "The Client List," which would later be adapted into a television series. Her performance garnered positive reviews and laid the groundwork for the show's premise.
2010: Comic Book Series Collected in Trade Paperback
In 2010, the five-issue anthology 'Jennifer Love Hewitt's Music Box' was collected in a trade paperback.
2010: Ranked 35th in Maxim's Hot 100 Women
In 2010, Jennifer Love Hewitt was ranked 35th in Maxim magazine's Hot 100 Women list.
2010: Independent Film and Critical Acclaim
In 2010, Jennifer Love Hewitt starred in the independent drama "Café" and the Lifetime film "The Client List." Her performance in "The Client List" earned her critical praise and a Golden Globe nomination, showcasing her talent in both film and television.
2011: Hallmark Film and Continued Success
Jennifer Love Hewitt starred opposite Betty White in the Hallmark Hall of Fame film "The Lost Valentine" in 2011. The film garnered a large viewership and further cemented her presence in the television movie landscape.
March 2012: Started Dating Brian Hallisay
In March 2012, Jennifer Love Hewitt started dating her co-star on 'The Client List', Brian Hallisay.
2012: Comedy Role and Television Series
In 2012, Jennifer Love Hewitt starred in the independent comedy "Jewtopia." She also took on the lead role in the television series "The Client List," based on the 2010 film of the same name.
2012: Ranked 20th in Maxim's Hot 100 Women
In 2012, Jennifer Love Hewitt was ranked 20th in Maxim magazine's Hot 100 Women list.
2012: Starring Role in "The Client List"
Jennifer Love Hewitt starred as Riley Parks in the Lifetime drama series "The Client List" starting in 2012.
June 2013: Engaged and Expecting First Child
In June 2013, Jennifer Love Hewitt announced that she was engaged to Brian Hallisay and expecting their first child.
November 20, 2013: Marriage to Brian Hallisay
On November 20, 2013, Jennifer Love Hewitt married her co-star on 'The Client List', Brian Hallisay.
2013: Conclusion of "The Client List"
The Lifetime drama series "The Client List", starring Jennifer Love Hewitt, came to an end in 2013.
2013: Ranked 6th in Maxim's Hot 100 Women
In 2013, Jennifer Love Hewitt was ranked 6th in Maxim magazine's Hot 100 Women list.
2013: Cover of 'I'm a Woman'
In 2013, Jennifer Love Hewitt recorded a cover of 'I'm a Woman' to promote the second season of 'The Client List' and shot a music video for the song, which reached the top ten in the iTunes Music Video chart.
2014: Ranked 35th in Maxim's Hot 100 Women
In 2014, Jennifer Love Hewitt was ranked 35th in Maxim magazine's Hot 100 Women list.
2014: Joining Criminal Minds
Jennifer Love Hewitt joined the cast of "Criminal Minds" in 2014, portraying Kate Callahan, an undercover agent. Her addition brought a fresh dynamic to the long-running crime drama.
2014: Joining the Cast of "Criminal Minds"
Jennifer Love Hewitt joined the cast of the CBS crime drama "Criminal Minds" as Special Agent Kate Callahan in 2014.
June 2015: Birth of Second Child
In June 2015, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Brian Hallisay welcomed their second child, a boy.
2015: Departure from Criminal Minds
Jennifer Love Hewitt left "Criminal Minds" at the end of the tenth season due to her pregnancy. Her departure marked a turning point as she decided to prioritize family and take a break from acting.
2015: Departure from "Criminal Minds"
Jennifer Love Hewitt's time on "Criminal Minds" concluded as she departed from the series in 2015.
2018: Return to Television with 9-1-1
Jennifer Love Hewitt returned to television in 2018 with the Fox police procedural "9-1-1." She took on the role of Maddie Buckley, an ER nurse working as a 9-1-1 operator, showcasing her versatility and emotional depth.
2018: Lead Role in "9-1-1"
Jennifer Love Hewitt took on the role of Maddie Buckley in the Fox first-responder procedural "9-1-1" starting in 2018.
August 2021: Birth of Third Child
In August 2021, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Brian Hallisay welcomed their third child.