Jennifer Love Hewitt Unveils Hair Transformation During Rare Appearance

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Jennifer Love Hewitt looks a bit different this summer.

At the premiere of “I Know What You Did Last Summer” held at Los Angeles’ United Theater on July 14th, the actress opted for a redder hair color instead of her usual brunette style.

To make her debut on the red carpet following the March 2024 premiere of “9-1-1“, the 46-year-old, who is mother to Autumn (age 11), Atticus (age 10), and Aidan (age 3) with husband Brian Hallisay, chose an elegant black dress featuring elaborate jeweled embellishments. She also wore silver accessories and paired the outfit with black heels adorned with silver accents.

Following this, the highly anticipated revival is reason for joy since Jennifer will once again team up with Freddie Prinze Jr., playing their characters Julie James and Ray Bronson respectively, who were originally seen in the 1997 film titled the same as the revival, and its 1998 sequel called “I Still Know What You Did Last Summer”.

Jennifer confided in The Hollywood Reporter that initially, she had some reservations. She wanted to ensure that her character’s role in the film was well-integrated and meaningful, not merely for the sake of ’90s nostalgia.

She expressed her desire for her character’s role in the movie to have an impact on the audience, making them feel a sense of pride in her transformation. To achieve this goal, she carefully considered the previous films and the conclusion of this new project, which ultimately seemed fitting.

As I reflect on my own journey, having stepped away from the spotlight for three years post-2015 departure from Criminal Minds, I find myself reminiscing about my past experiences. Notably, my eldest child seems to be showing an inclination towards treading a path similar to mine. Previously, Brian and I have hinted at this intriguing development in our family life.

In a joint interview with TopMob News last November, Jennifer advised Autumn by saying, “Even though my childhood acting experience was beneficial, we both feel it’s best for her to focus on school now and wait until she’s older before diving into the industry.

Although it might seem that the 11-year-old hasn’t yet delved deeply into the industry, she did get a taste of it by starring in The Holiday Junkie alongside her family members. Notably, this movie was directed by Jennifer only last year.

She went on to explain, “The business has changed significantly since I first entered it. It’s no longer as straightforward and effortless due to the advent of social media and such. We can only wish for her that she’ll have the opportunity to grow up carefree.

For more recent celebrity hair transformations, keep reading.

The actor debuted a bearded look, which he sports on season two of The Terminal List, in June 2025.

In May 2025, the lead actor from “Stranger Things” switched his iconic shaggy hairdo for a buzzcut, showcasing this new look at the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards held in Tokyo, Japan.

In April 2025, the actor from Marvel bid farewell to Bucky Barnes’ iconic long locks, sporting a bald head at the premiere of Thunderbolts in Los Angeles.

*Note: Thunderbolts is a fictional team appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

In March 2025, the “Karma” singer debuted her rainbow mohawk at the GLAAD Media Awards. 

In a TikTok video posted in March 2025, the model referred to the shaggy-banged hairstyle as the “most disappointing haircut I’ve ever had.

In March 2025, over two months following the birth of their first child, a daughter named Aurora Urker, the star of “Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup” showcased a fresh, short hairstyle. This event took place with her partner, Ken Urker, by her side.

Previously having blonde hair, the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City cast member unveiled a stylish red bob during her appearance on Watch What Happens Live in January 2025.

In September 2024, the model introduced her newly lightened hairdo, a month following the birth of her and Justin Bieber’s first child, their son Jack Blues Bieber.

At the global unveiling of her chilling new horror film titled “MAXXXINE” in June 2024, the lead actress from “Emily in Paris” showcased her striking makeover.

Lily shared with Vogue, “Altering my hairstyle brings out various aspects of my character, and I enjoy experimenting with it.” She added, “This new style and hue seems to be more daring yet still light. It’s a perfect fit—exactly who I am at this moment in time.

At the Chanel Tribeca Film Festival Artists dinner in June 2024, Katie unveiled a tasteful, impactful change to her hair: a warm balayage of caramel hues subtly woven into her dark locks.

As a devotee, I recently unveiled a fresh, platinum-blonde appearance coupled with a chic bob hairstyle – a departure from the long, flowing tresses I’d been sporting for quite a while. (Referring to myself as “I” and using “my” instead of referring to the Kardashian star directly)

It seems that Kylie jokingly implied on her June 8 Instagram post that someone had mentioned they missed King Kylie. To this, her sister Khloe Kardashian playfully responded, “Yes, I did! Yes, I did!!!”.

The former Bravo star debuted a platinum blonde look during 2024 Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture.

In May 2024, during a Bulgari event in Rome, the leaders’ hairstyles underwent a significant transformation, as they showcased a trendy, shoulder-length bob cut.

By May 2024, the actress had cut her hair into a bob style that many social media users found reminiscent of the character Mary Camden from the ’90s television show 7th Heaven.

In May 2024, the actress from Transformers movies reverted to her rich, dark-brown locks and showcased a stylish bob cut. This came a month after she colored her hair blue, marking the beginning of what she referred to as her “Jedi phase.

When she was 17 years old, Dannielynn Birkhead, the daughter of the late Anna Nicole Smith, suddenly changed her hairstyle to a lob over the course of Kentucky Derby weekend in 2024. She attended this event with her father, Larry Birkhead.

The singer debuted a lighter, shorter ‘do in April 2024.

The Fashion Police alum debuted a blonde bombshell hair transformation May 8.

Back to blonde: Kim debuted a new platinum ‘do in April 2024.

Rihanna, the creator of Fenty Beauty, unveiled a striking new blonde hairstyle on April 17, during her celebration of the Fenty x Puma collection in London.

The model debuted a bleach blonde pixie cut at the FRAME event April 4.

Jennifer, who was known for her bubblegum pink hair, switched it up to a trendy baby blue bob that she first showcased on April 2.

Approximately a month after getting a long bob hairstyle, Zendaya unveiled a new honey-blonde look at the premiere of Challengers on March 26.

The Great star ushered in spring with a fresh cut, as she debuted a long bob March 25.

On March 18, the former star of “Mean Girls” made a change from her iconic blond hair to a stunning brunette makeover.

On March 16, the cast member from “Selling Sunset” underwent a striking blonde makeover that left everyone puzzled and hard to recognize.

Back in March 2024, the former member of Fashion Police decided to part ways with her distinctive purple hair color, opting instead for a cool, silver hue.

On March 7, the actress from ‘Dune’ premiered a short, stylish bob that brushed her shoulders at Essence’s Black Women in Hollywood Awards.

At this year’s Paris Fashion Week, the leading actor from the “Anyone But You” series stole the spotlight at Miu Miu’s fall/winter 2024-2025 show. For the March 5 event, she made a striking entrance with a bold new long bob hairstyle.

In preparation for her next role as Jean Seberg, she decided to sport a short, bleached blonde pixie hairstyle for the first time when she was 29 years old.

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2025-07-15 16:49