Actress Jennifer Love Hewitt, who is 45 years old, speaks out against ageism in Hollywood, sharing her frustration with fans who expect her to remain frozen in time.
- December 27, 2024
AceShowbiz - Jennifer Love Hewitt, known for her roles in "I Know What You Did Last Summer" and on "Party of Five", has boldly addressed the challenges of aging as a woman in the entertainment industry. In an interview, Hewitt expressed her frustration with the unrealistic expectations placed on actresses to maintain a youthful appearance.
"Age is age," Hewitt emphasized. "I think women really come into this... acceptance of themselves and comfortability in their 40s that is beautiful."
However, she revealed that the public's reaction to her aging has been challenging. "The times that it's hard for me though... I feel like fans pick... this age that they love that they think represents you, and you're never supposed to grow beyond that," she explained, referencing a quote from Taylor Swift.
For Hewitt, she noticed that fans particularly idealized her in her 20s. "For me... it was like me and my 20s... people seem to have a really hard time accepting that... I don't look that way anymore," she admitted.
The actress expressed her frustration with online criticism, saying, "Whatever it is, you just want to have the freedom to be whoever you are at that age. And it's hurtful sometimes when people reject you as you are verbally on Instagram or the internet because they're having a hard time adjusting to it."
Hewitt also opened up about a filtered photo she posted on Instagram that was met with negative comments. "It's hurtful sometimes when people reject you as you are," she said. "It's hard because I think as humans, we want to evolve... We want to have lines on our faces, and you know, our b***s be lower from b****t-feeding our children, or, you know, our b**t's bigger."
Despite the challenges, Hewitt remains optimistic about her future in Hollywood. "I was always a worrywart... I was just always worried... I had so much fun on the job, and [thought] it was going to be my last or that... people were going to kick me out of Hollywood and not let me act anymore," she recalled. "But I think I would just say to her like, 'Look, it's going to work out. You're going to start getting old, and they're still going to let you do things... it's OK. You're fine.' "
