Watch Jennifer Love Hewitt Reflect on 'Having the Time of Her Life' Acting | rETrospective

Jennifer Love Hewitt goes down memory lane as she reflects on 'having the time of her life' on screen. The '9-1-1' star details working alongside her real-life husband in her latest acting role and dishes on her decision to write a book. 'Inheriting Magic' is available where books are sold. '9-1-1' airs at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

[@RayRoss925]

She’s had quite a career and has such lovable personality. Much happiness to her and her family.

[@jude1515]

She does.

[@Crvenaaaful]

she used to seem us to be, but not anymore. Nowdays everybody seems soulless, especially after 2020. Don't know has that do smth with covid tough.

[@hendyfamlin1]

​@@Crvenaaaful what?

[@rickjones841]

@@hendyfamlin1 what are you trying to say

[@robertcuratolo5339]

👩 ❤❤❤

[@DancingOnGlass89]

She's so wholesome, I wish these were the type of stars we idolized. She's sweet funny, talent and really down to earth.

[@taniaortiz6555]

We shouldn't be idolizing anyone.

[@beccaprof63]

🎯

[@endtimesclips896]

​@@taniaortiz6555100 percent right..

[@yellowmoon4564]

I never liked her as an actor when i was younger, i thought she was anoying but i see that Jennifer sounds like a good person.

[@periklaskyriakidis6064]

She's definitely an idol for me as a teenager. Unique beauty, great character, wonderful mother. That's the kind of girls we need

[@Naijella86]

She’s aged so gracefully. I’m so glad to see she’s been married for over a decade and the mother of three. It’s good to see she’s had a fulfilled career and life

[@maydavalle]

❤️

[@stephenmoore3035]

That's surgery not grace

[@sarblithe]

No not surgery… she looks appropriately and perfectly a healthy women.

[@stephenmoore3035]

Absolutely surgery and the difference between woman and women is just like the difference between man and men...the one with the e is plural. Hope this helps​@@sarblithe

[@hospitalfood6621]

@@stephenmoore3035Man or men…. I just think you’re a douche. That was rude and uncalled for. And no, I do not believe she had surgery. And unless you are her doctor, you don’t know either.

[@lissaz.6548]

Her hair was the best supporting actress her whole career. ❤

[@beccaprof63]

🎯

[@BoJangles42]

Her boobs got her a lot of work actually

[@damienwilloughby]

👌👌

[@Jane-vw5om]

Yeah it looks terrible now 😂

[@Eve_Y]

And her incredible figure...not to be creepy, lol.

[@lopezlatino]

Heartbreakers for me was one of her best films

[@allykatt1849]

Yesss! I love that movie, and it was hilarious. I still have Heartbreakers in DVD.

[@maydavalle]

🩷

[@love7love]

I saw it as a kid and all I remember is the part where at the end she finally closes her eyes while kissing the guy… 😅 good times

[@love7love]

Spoiler alert* 😂

[@the12thcrone]

YES 🎉

[@Fiawordweaver]

I find watching the Ghostwhisperer in 2024 comforting dealing with grief with saying goodbye to so many loved ones in my 70’s.

[@poohcanplay123]

❤

[@GoodOlAllisonHarvard]

I’m so sorry to hear about all the mournful losses and grieving that you’ve been going through. May the Souls of all your loved ones Rest In Peace, smiling & guiding you from Heaven. 🙏🏾🕊️

[@artsyhyd]

It’s one of my comfort shows to watch too, esp when I’m feeling down or gloomy.

[@ifallthingsmatter]

She is like one of those rare celebrities who is humble and down-to-earth. She is amazing & I adore her.

[@VirginiaTombstoneRevival]

The crush is still strong for this woman. This interview proved it.

[@DancingOnGlass89]

Right like I always thought It was her looks I gravitated to. Nope it's the whole package she's funny and sweet and laughs at herself. Love it.

[@barrymiskell3760]

@@DancingOnGlass89 agreed she doesn't seem stuck up either

[@WendellFarris-wn3uf]

Love Jennifer Love Hewitt she's a sweetheart.

[@bethannprather1462]

She's just freaking awesome

[@BabyDoll-bu7ce]

Jennifer is so adorable and unproblematic.

[@roku9134]

FACTS! I love JLH bc she reminds of my big sisters whom I love. And she's vvvvvvv talented and kind!

[@Niababey01]

She's so wholesome. I love Jennifer Love Hewitt! As an Aaliyah fan, it was the first time that I heard of the backstory behind the Enrique music video.

[@Tylan0l]

Daaaaangg! Aaliyah left a lot of people heartbroken. Shoutout to Enrique and forever RIP, Aaliyah 🙏🏾 JLH still gorgeous btw 😍

[@Kimberly_11]

Right!? I remember where I was when I heard about Aaliyah passing. I was in my Algebra 2 class in college. I can't imagine how heartbroken the people close to her were 😢

[@imthebest7290]

Had a crush on her since 1 in a million

[@diharmony5532]

Aaliyah's an 😇❤

[@user-dv6dg5gu6d]

Well I cried about Aaliyah before Enrique did where is my shout out 🧐

[@ZAKU-GD]

bruh shes Aaliyah, Of course!!! I cried when she passed. so ya she was a big deal to alot of ppl!!

[@Rikkulyoko1]

Ghost Whisperer was my after-school show for years

[@nad0862]

Same ❤ I loved her couple so much I really thought they would end up together in real life

[@meshzy13]

mine too! Such a good family show.

[@igobydidi]

Same here 🥹❤️ I loved that show so much!

[@petewong2372]

And Party of Five

[@zeusmochatiny]

That show made me want to get a red jeep 😆

[@wagnerwantuy3021]

This girl is so bright and very sunny, there is a very positive vibe in this video, such intense happiness that makes us embark so easily on her emotions. This is the x-factor of charisma that not every actor has, except the excellent ones. And she has plenty

[@roku9134]

correct! I hope she gets more work soon. she is sooo talented and kind

[@maydavalle]

☀️

[@elliek5350]

So good to see someone being just a normal person with a life and a family beyond showbiz

[@AaliyahPL]

Wow, the Aaliyah x Enrique story is crazy, never knew that 😢

[@atawbi]

I never realized how talented Jennifer was. She was pretty much the full package! Beautiful, an actress, a singer, a dancer. I wish she explored music much more!

[@sherriebent2555]

Check out her new song. Islands in the stream cover song. She does a great job!

[@sarahosborne7477]

I have one of her cds from the 90s

[@bjornjohansen9688]

She seems so happy with her career. No bitterness over being the overlooked older actress now. She had such a fun run in her youth. Glad to see she has a family and still finds joy in whatever she does. Hope the I Know sequel will let her shine.

[@honeysuckle860]

Back handed compliment.

[@arontamas5639]

She's doin 911 for a while now! She's not that overlooked and 45 is not that old....

[@michellebenetvideos]

You do realize that she's always working, don't you? She does tv series back to back. She's been starring in 911 for a while now, so I honestly don't think she's an overlooked older actress now. Wow. What a thing to say about her.

[@ct6852]

She's not retired is she?

[@bjornjohansen9688]

@@michellebenetvideos simply referencing her own words from her podcast. She was happy to acknowledge her position in the industry as an actress of a certain age who no longer gets high profile roles.

[@theumbrellaroom5394]

Undoubtedly the biggest female actress during the 90s. She was unbeatable back then.

[@JetSettinGio]

I had the opportunity to meet her once and she was as lovely and kind as she is on TV. I will always be a fan of hers.

[@markbison4550]

Wow that's amazing, where and when did you meet her?

[@roku9134]

I LOVE JLH SM

[@jmg7467]

What a pleasant surprise. Wasn’t expecting this. She’s lovely.

[@thelamppineers]

I love how she said she didn't have a bad experience as a child actor like the others. So happy for her. She is still charming. Loved her movies.

[@LifeAfterLosing]

These are the kind of people that I want to see more of in movies. I like her on and off screen. She is a good person.

[@showersindecember]

She deserves all her flowers. She's has an amazing career still going strong, and she is truly incredible. She literally makes every scene she is in.

[@loliwemoyo5680]

Incredible actress. I want to binge watch all of her movies.

[@hollowpoint45acp]

So do it

[@MsHeartIsArt]

Actually she’s not a very good actress.

[@crazylicious85]

Loved her in The Client List! I don’t think I realized how much I liked everything she was in!

[@mikamamma]

This woman couldn't have been more aptly named. She is truly a "Love". Love her.

[@elevatorface]

Her laugh is still the best omg. It's timeless. Jennifer Love Hewitt and Emilia Clarke are always my go to feel good actresses. They just light up everything around them with their smile, work ethic, and the fantastic values that really shine through even on screen. Hope we'll be blessed to see much more of her work.

[@Quintessence.]

Jennifer Love Hewitt: Her friends call her "Love" which is simply perfect. She emanates the most authentic LOVE and goodness. The most wholesome kind. JLH has lived a life in front of the camera. She grew up in front of the camera. And those of us who have appreciated her wealth of talent over the years are better off for it. Thank you JLH.

[@jessicaweaver8517]

It would be so cool for ghost whisperer to come back with Jennifer and her son all grown up

[@ejicon3099]

I use to work at a movie theater where Jennifer Love frequent. She was always one of my favorites because of how genuine, kind and real she was even to a minimum-wage working high schooler. She will always be #1 to me and her 40+ year career shows it.

[@hectords164]

As a 37 yr old who watched cant hardly wait in 99' all of us had a crush on jennifer and still do.

[@tiffannibooze9400]

Im 37 too, and she is part of childhood ❤❤. Love her so much

[@CA1567-v8p]

37 she was a young boys dream

[@AdonisAngeloLexiYanulis]

That’s a SUPERSTAR yall!!! If you were born in the 80s/90s…you were raised with the OG Jlo on the rise!!! And everything she did was relevant and culturally popular!!! AND she’s an absolute Pisces ♓️ sweetheart!!! LOVE HER!!! 🥰🕊️🙏🏼

[@jonnyweeds8020]

Just saying, I think she would make an incredible talk show host. The next one. 🤞🏼🤞🏼

[@downundabrotha]

Speak it into Existence. She gives off the same wholesome and honest vibe as Kelly Clarkson and Queen Latifah

[@WendellFarris-wn3uf]

She would make a perfect talk show host.

[@trashleigh87]

Oh my god, she could not be more gorgeous open or down to earth

[@thehardercandy]

I love that Jennifer isn't cringed out by her past work like so many celebs are. She's always been a joy and super talented. Still is. Btw "How Do I Deal" is iconic!

[@goldenlife4045]

This was so wholesome. I have not seen a Jennifer Love-Hewitt interview before. Love this and her!

[@thomakaah]

She seems genuinely happy to be there and willing to just go with it without overthinking it. Very refreshing. Heartbreakers should have been in this though.

[@GilbertGTV]

Wow! She is glowing!! She has clearly come into her own and it’s radiant to see. I feel like she was far more shy back in the day. Good for her! This was fun watching her career highlights. She is definitely a veteran! The “what are you waiting for part” had me screaming! Gosh! I love this woman! And she is SCREAMINGLY gorgeous! I will be 45 in 2 years and I want to look that good too then! ❤❤❤

[@BuddhaGirlDoingATwirl336]

I think her music is a vibe. I still bump ‘Barenaked’ today! She is a true triplet threat and she’s darling ❤️❤️❤️

[@janelane7442]

Same!!! I love that song!!

[@tammydeeter9287]

She’s just the sweetest gal. I love her honesty and the fact she laughs at herself. Her children will respect her so much. She’s beautiful, talented and so funny. I just adore her and she’s a brilliant actress! ❤

[@M.éloDie]

She is so much more down to earth than I would have thought.

[@theumbrellaroom5394]

I love that you referenced her 99 spinoff show. Time of Your Life was underrated, so as Jennifer. She deserves her flowers.

[@ashleyelliott6875]

I was disappointed this video didn’t cover her role in Heartbreakers. I would have wanted to hear her recall her experience in that movie, and possibly how it would be perceived very differently today.

[@carrie14u2nv]

Wait I saw a interview she did from this talking about Heartbreakers wonder why they didn't include the clip in This? If you search on here you'll see shorter versions from this and its in one of those

[@hassyg4083]

@@carrie14u2nv probably copyright it seems a mgm movie. seems more content on youtube with the Tuxedo. Some bloopers with her and Jackie Chan

[@virgoleighton]

Heartbreakers with Sigourney Weaver

[@ashleyelliott6875]

@@virgoleighton yes!

[@jlynn647]

That's how I feel about House Arrest. That has always been one of my favorite movies with her.

[@kaitlynleeanna425]

I love that she is natural teeth and all.. we are humans!!

[@jefo4213]

yeah nah, Upper and lower bleph for a start, neck and jowls, mid face lift, Botox. nothing natural there anymore.

[@natalianiko9650]

He neck is good.. not sure it's just botox.. Lips i can see are she has them done..

[@Merbella]

​@@natalianiko9650actually I think it's just upper lip botex, otherwise her.

[@pizzakrydder2515]

@@natalianiko9650 Looks like lip liner to me!

[@hassyg4083]

she should whiten them

[@marvamellor5714]

How Cute is JLH.cant believe how grounded and real and self Deprecating she is

[@sunnysunnydays]

She’s still giddy & adorable. Love to see her seeming happy & well adjusted. Aged gracefully 🤍🤍

[@LB-dz4gh]

I remember being a dirt poor single mom and my me time was spent watching Ghost Whisperer because it came on one of very few channels I could get with my antenna. I love her so much.

[@angelh1743]

She has matured very gracefully. she sounds like an humble & very interesting person to this day.

[@OhShiaLabeouf]

And this why we love Jennifer

[@chloeandtrey]

When I was a little girl I ran into Jennifer Love Hewitt at pearl shop in Lahaina. I was so starstruck but she was so nice and kind🥹🥹🥹

[@dearmaria4654]

Gosh feels like yesterday, she was one of those girls that you won't be able to be friends with because she was too cool and Her hair was always amazing. Hearing her speak now, so humble, so relatable is such a difference from how we knew her. The stars back then, they were larger than life. I guess the 90s and early 2000s were the last era of Hollywood being magical. 😊

[@asab167]

You are not wrong. Celebrities do not shine in the same way anymore. Not that there isn't talent, but the magic of pop culture is completely gone.

[@parisjoy7875]

Actually I think she was so liked BECAUSE she wasn’t “cool”. She’s adorably nerdy if anything

[@josephalbright8672]

She seems like such a lovely person. So grateful for her experiences and work privileges. Mad respect❤

[@chinky1487]

She’s beautiful such a underrated actress and she is a good singer ❤

[@prettymesmerizing]

I love her…. I didn’t expect her to be so down to earth and genuine. I have watched Heartbreakers so many times and she is still gorgeous!

[@Dpageantbuff]

She was such a huge Star in the late 90s to early 2000s

[@mymochiii]

its true, jen love is the original jLo! i was so confused when lopez shifted to that name cuz it always made me think of love, not lopez haha. how did i forget she starred in so many mvs?? i loved her album so much that i remember her more as a singer than an actress. i was pleasantly surprised when she joined 9-1-1, love mandy! jennifer, don't stop singing!

[@lovelymix8056]

What?!! No one was calling Jennifer love Hewitt jlo!! 😂 I only think of Lopez because it actually fits her and it’s her name.

[@MareMarMarie]

I love both Jennifers but Jennifer Lopez was given the nickname JLO by a friend and then she just went public with it. So it wasn’t an industry thing it was literally just a nickname she had that she turned into a public persona. But I really like that Jennifer Love Hewitt is known by her middle name. It suits her, she’s so lovable, her laugh smile etc she personifies “love” ❤

[@nessacampbell142]

She is my girl crush she is everything! She is such a sweet lady and I love her so much!! Blessings to her and her family forever!!

[@eiguajardo]

I like her so much, yes she is one rare lucky child star who wasn't abused and has a healthy family life, and she looks amazing.

[@mikeyc4525]

Jennifer, you have every right to be proud of your body of work. Everything I've seen you in has been truly a treat. I'm so happy to have seen this interview. Love always !!!

[@user-dv6dg5gu6d]

Proud of her body of work and her body

[@Redi00717]

What a beautiful human being she is💖

[@caseyjones7000]

Jennifer Love Hewitt, you are simply amazing person and I have been a huge fan of yours since my teen years. Thank you for the memories. Heartbreakers still my favorite!

[@Alphauniverse33]

Growing up in the 90s Jennifer Love Hewitt was just that girl every high school boy had a crush on. Especially after I know what you did last summer came out.

[@TashMagesh]

OMG, this video just brought out the teen in me. Good old days. Fun times. I haven't thought about JenLo® in years. Nice one. Thank you for this trip down memory lane. My, how time has flown. Let's embrace life and live each moment like it's our last. She looks great, by the way. Her skin in vibes ❤️🤗

[@Kellydigitalbiz]

She is so down to earth I love her!

[@StephiBauduhin]

She’s such a sweetie and still gorgeous ❤!

[@Superchick2]

Love Hewitt seems so down-to-earth, warm and relatable (just like her film & tv characters).

[@2013venjix]

Jennifer Love Hewitt is and still my first celebrity crush! For a 90s kid myself, She was a blueprint for the "girl next door". From that day on, my celebrity crushes have elevated from Hayden Panettiere, Alexandra Daddario, Brittany Snow, and Emilia Clarke. But Jennifer will always remain on top.

[@lulux9795]

her personality is everything omg i love how animated shes always been. love her

[@Martineenitram]

This woman, she stays beautiful ❤

[@lorrettalewis1766]

OMG! My favorite! Just love her! 🥰🥰 I'm watching The Ghost Whisperer at the moment, i've watched it so many times, my all time favorite ever show!

[@ZAKU-GD]

@8:20 OMG i did not know Aaliyah and Enrique were close friends, holy cow she really did touch alot of souls when she was here on Earth. LILI will never be replaced - truly a fallen angel that return back to heaven

[@lindagarza5726]

I always enjoy seeing her. She is Genuine and very humble. ❤

[@rlnguizado]

I absolutely love JLH!

[@laurahykes9206]

I love her and all of her work. She is so down to earth too!!!

[@pavaokantor2031]

One of the most beautiful actresses of all time! Such a good actress with range, too! Can’t believe they didn’t show the movie Heartbreakers, with Sigourney Weaver… that was so iconic!

[@SongbirdCollageArts]

I love that you can clearly tell she hasn't had work done. Refreshing to see!

[@dinh5532]

That's a joke right? lol

[@g-girlmail6652]

I like her, but she’s definitely had fillers in her cheek areas, to start with.

[@Merbella]

Not much, so she seems herself, which is nice.

[@dinh5532]

​@@Merbella Yikes, she actually had a brow/eye lift, cheek fillers..they don't look the same at all. That's actually what ppl have been saying about her as of recent years because she's unrecognizable.

[@sweetangeleyes2890]

@@dinh5532 I agree with this. From the thumbnail, I didn’t recognize who she was until I read the title and her name. I was shooketh. She doesn’t look the same at least from my perspective

[@Leifang12]

One of the most underrated movies EVER is If Only with J-Love as the lead !!! Such a fantastic movie!!! Great music and the storytelling is brilliant !

[@roziel5]

Right? One of my all-time favorite movies is If only with J-Love 💖

[@MyBlueAngel]

I loved it so much!!! She was fantastic in it. The story was so beautiful. I was hoping...but sadly no. She's so great. I've always loved her.💞😇💞

[@justineves3588]

She is one of the very best actress ever and is great in everything she does 😊❤

[@dominiquecruz7]

Jennifer Love is such a nice and humble person. I super love her she's my childhood.

[@kelson63100]

She’s an absolute delight!

[@Praise-Him2]

This popped up on my feed and let me tell you, she made my day (other than Jesus of course) 😂 but gosh this woman is phenomenal! May God bless her and her family! It’s beautiful to see that she didn’t have any trauma growing up as a child actress etc. that’s a huge blessing! ❤

[@o0bev0o]

I loved her songs! Crazy to hear that people gave her shit for it and Ghost Whisperer was my comfort show … I think I’ll rewatch it now because of this. Love you Jen! ❤

[@igobydidi]

She has such a lovely personality ❤

[@aidengreen4467]

She still looks the same! Absolutely gorgeous. God bless her and her family. -El Greene

[@CrepeM191]

What a lovely, talented, down to earth lady. God Bless her and her family, and wishing her continued success.

[@disneyguy3116]

My 90’s crush ! To this day can’t hardly wait best high school movie of all time!

[@milliah3788]

Jennifer’s new recording of Islands in the Stream is stunning! Such a beautiful lady ❤

[@bnjmnwst]

I was hoping to hear her sing. Great interview with a great human.

[@wilsonpulido3618]

Hugs and hugs, love you Jlo!

[@shaynaa3359]

She’s beautiful inside and out❤

[@rosellawerbicki]

I just love Jennifer. Such a good actress.

[@bryducrot442]

Always follow her in every things she’s undertaking! Love you so much Jen. Xx

[@gregjun5011]

You are an amazing talent and even more amazing person. So authentic.

[@corpuzone]

My childhood crush growing up 😊 she still is the same and still looks beautiful even up to this day!! Perfect middle name because I LOVE her as a fan ^^ If she is ever on the big screen again I’ll definitely watch. Thanks for interviewing her it brought back my memories of her early work 🥹

[@bradenmonroe3818]

Words can’t describe how much I love her! From Party of Five up until now I am now and have always been a die hard fan ❤

[@jen0718]

She was the IT girl for so many years!! Love JLH!

[@sonyakim4403]

She has always been one of my favorites. ❤ Beautiful as ever.

[@LoisMacaluso-br9sp]

She is soooo awesome!!! I love JLH in all that she has appeared in especially Ghost Whisperer and 911. Keep going girl! You have such talent 👍🫶‼️

[@hendyfamlin1]

Never knew much about her other than a show and a couple movies but she actually seems like a decent human.. it was worth a click on this video.

[@cathypreston1095]

So so touching and kind. Thank you Jennifer for all that you do.