Jennifer Love Hewitt has always been a name synonymous with Hollywood nostalgia. From her early days as a breakout star on Kids Incorporated and Party of Five to her iconic role in I Know What You Did Last Summer, she captured the hearts of audiences while navigating the complexities of growing up in the spotlight. Now, decades later, she finds herself witnessing her 11-year-old daughter Autumn following a similar path — and it’s a journey that feels strikingly familiar.
Autumn recently earned her SAG card at just 10 years old, mirroring the age at which her mom began her career. Jennifer recalls the moment with a mix of pride and sentimentality, telling PEOPLE, “I had this flash of my mom handing me my card at 10 years old. I was dying, it was so cool.” Autumn achieved this milestone through her appearances alongside Jennifer on the hit series 9-1-1 and the Lifetime Christmas movie The Holiday Junkie.
For Jennifer, who moved to Los Angeles as a child with her late mother, Pat, the parallels are uncanny. She remembers her early days, transitioning from Texas to Hollywood, booking commercials, and eventually landing a role on Kids Incorporated — a launchpad for many child stars of the time. By her teenage years, she had established herself as a household name on Party of Five, and by 1997, her performance as Julie James in I Know What You Did Last Summer solidified her place in pop culture history.
Jennifer reflects on the challenges she faced as a young star in the ’90s, navigating the pressures of fame and the way her image was shaped by others. “I didn’t know anything about my sexuality, yet I was on the cover of Maxim… Now I look back on it and go, ‘That’s intense,’” she said, recalling how quickly her rise to fame came with its own set of challenges.
Now, as a mother of three, Jennifer is determined to use her own experiences to guide her children, especially Autumn, who dreams of being on a Disney show. While she’s proud of her daughter’s early success, Jennifer admits to having mixed emotions about her pursuing acting at such a young age. “She’s a really happy, secure, amazing kid, and I want her to stay that way,” Jennifer said. “I think it would be good for her to wait a little bit, but she has big dreams… and she’s a very good manifester. I just may have to get out of the way like my mom did.”
Jennifer’s reflections on parenting seem to echo her own upbringing. She credits her mother for stepping aside and allowing her to chase her dreams, even though the journey wasn’t always easy. “From the time that I was super little, I was very aware that entertaining was something that made people happy, and I loved making people happy,” Jennifer shared.
Beyond her career, Jennifer has found fulfillment in her family life. She and her husband, actor Brian Hallisay, have built a stable home for their three children, something she’s especially proud of. “Me and Brian have been together almost 13 years; that’s like 190 years in Hollywood,” she joked. Their family bond is further detailed in her book, Inheriting Magic: My Journey Through Grief, Joy, Celebration, and Making Every Day Magical, where she shares personal insights into parenting, grief, and finding joy.
For Jennifer Love Hewitt, the experience of watching her daughter step into the world of acting is both nostalgic and poignant. It’s a reminder of her own beginnings and an opportunity to pass down lessons learned in the spotlight. As Autumn embarks on her journey, the family’s story feels like a beautiful continuation of Jennifer’s Hollywood legacy.
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