Jennifer Love Hewitt Reflects on Being Sexualized as a Teen in Hollywood

The actress recounts inappropriate comments from grown men during her early career and highlights how societal norms have since evolved.

Jennifer Love Hewitt revealed on Mayim Bialik's podcast that, at 16, she faced inappropriate remarks about her body from grown men during interviews and public appearances.
She recalled being unprepared for the sexualized attention she received after her role in the 1997 film 'I Know What You Did Last Summer,' which included comments like 'I know what your breasts did last summer.'
Hewitt shared that she did not fully grasp the inappropriateness of the remarks at the time, as such behavior was normalized in the culture of the late 1990s.
The actress credited her mother for helping her stay grounded and shielded from the Hollywood party scene, allowing her to focus on her career and personal growth.
Hewitt expressed gratitude for the cultural shifts that have since taken place, noting how societal attitudes toward such behavior have significantly changed.