Jennifer Love Hewitt and Brian Hallisay are parents to three children, each of whom carries the same middle name, James, as a tribute to Hallisay’s grandfather. The couple’s daughter Autumn was born on November 26, 2013, followed by their sons Atticus, born June 24, 2015, and Aidan, born in September 2021. This meaningful naming choice reflects a family tradition and the bond they share across generations.
How Hewitt and Hallisay Began Their Family Journey
The actors met in 2011 while working on the set of Love Bites, but their relationship grew stronger when they co-starred in The Client List, according to People. By the following year, Hewitt announced her pregnancy, and soon after, the couple became engaged. They welcomed their first child, Autumn, shortly after quietly marrying, blending their personal and professional lives seamlessly away from the Hollywood spotlight.
“This is a wonderful time and we are looking forward to starting our family together,”
Hewitt and Hallisay shared during their pregnancy announcement, reflecting their excitement about embarking on parenthood. —Jennifer Love Hewitt and Brian Hallisay
Autumn’s arrival came just five days after the couple’s secret wedding, underscoring their desire to keep personal milestones intimate. Their sons Atticus and Aidan arrived in 2015 and 2021, respectively, completing their family of five. Hewitt has expressed contentment with their family size, stating her belief that five members is ideal.
“I don’t think I could do another one,”
she told People.
“I think five is a great number.”
—Jennifer Love Hewitt
Balancing Parenthood and Career: Hewitt’s Work on 9-1-1
Returning to acting in 2018, Hewitt was cast in the Fox drama 9-1-1, where she navigated the challenges of balancing her busy career and motherhood. In interviews, she has described the juggling act of managing work on set while caring for her children with a calm and positive outlook.
“I think it’s harder on me than it is my kids,”
Hewitt explained.
“My kids are like, ‘Bye, Mom, see you later!’ Or like, they’re excited to come to the set and eat craft service. So they don’t mind.”
—Jennifer Love Hewitt
She has praised the flexibility that the ensemble nature of the show offers, allowing her to work in Los Angeles with the ability to come and go as needed, creating a manageable balance between her roles as both an actress and a mother.
“With my lifestyle as a mom, to be able to work in L.A., to be able to dip in and dip out and have it be an ensemble, it’s a great experience.”
—Jennifer Love Hewitt
The First Public Reveal of Hewitt’s Children in 2024
In 2024, Hewitt shared a rare, intimate look at her family by unveiling the faces of her three children on the cover of her memoir, Inheriting Magic: My Journey Through Grief, Joy, Celebration, and Making Every Day Magical. This decision was difficult, reflecting the couple’s desire to protect their children’s privacy while telling their story authentically.
“It was the most stressful decision to show our kids or not show them,”
Hewitt revealed.
“But my husband and I felt like we couldn’t really tell our story without knowing who they are and how they have made our lives so full and magical.”
—Jennifer Love Hewitt
Autumn James Hallisay: The Eldest Child and Her Early Years
Born on November 26, 2013, Autumn James Hallisay arrived shortly after her parents’ secret wedding. Hewitt recalled the simplicity and sweetness of the early days, including a humorous remark about typical newlywed errands.
“It was just the two of us, and then we went to Bed Bath & Beyond, because that’s what married people do,”
Hewitt shared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
“It was really sweet and he’s an awesome, incredible father and a great husband and I feel really lucky.”
—Jennifer Love Hewitt
Autumn demonstrated a strong personality early on, showing an affinity for music genres like Latin and hip-hop and playfully mimicking her mother’s role on 9-1-1. Hewitt recalled her daughter’s humorous imitation of her emergency responder character, revealing both a playful bond and Autumn’s spirited nature.
“My daughter has started walking around the house going, ‘9-1-1, mhmm. What’s your problem?’”
Hewitt told Entertainment Tonight in 2018.
“That’s what she says. ‘9-1-1, what’s your problem?’ I’m like, ‘Babe, that’s a little too much attitude for an emergency situation.’ But she has a fake phone and she walks [around]–it’s really funny.”
—Jennifer Love Hewitt
Following Autumn’s Steps in the Entertainment Industry
In 2024, Autumn earned her SAG card after appearing on 9-1-1, mirroring her mother’s early career milestone when Hewitt received hers at age ten. The actress shared a nostalgic moment about this achievement and expressed insight into her daughter‘s aspirations to enter show business.
“I had this flash of my mom handing me my card at 10 years old,”
Hewitt said.
“I was dying, it was so cool.”
—Jennifer Love Hewitt
Hewitt also spoke about Autumn’s ambition to become a star on a Disney show, emphasizing the importance of patience in nurturing such dreams while showing pride in her daughter’s determination.
“I think it would be good for her to wait a little bit, but she has big dreams of being a star on a Disney show, and she’s a very good manifester. I just may have to get out of the way like my mom did.”
—Jennifer Love Hewitt
Welcoming Atticus James Hallisay: Big Sister’s New Role
The couple’s son Atticus was born on June 24, 2015. Hewitt frequently highlights the close bond her children share, especially the loving relationship between Autumn and Atticus.
“She is in love with him and kisses him most of the day,”
Hewitt said.
“Her favorite part of the day is snuggling with him.”
—Jennifer Love Hewitt
She expressed happiness watching their connection develop and recalled how her own brother influenced her childhood, anticipating a lifelong friendship between her children.
“It’s so gratifying to see them developing such a strong bond. My brother has always been an important part of my life and I’m so glad they will always have each other, too.”
—Jennifer Love Hewitt
Describing Atticus’s personality, Hewitt called him
“a little boy with a big heart.”
In 2024, Atticus accompanied his mother on the 9-1-1 set, witnessing her work firsthand.
“Seeing what I get to do for a living through his eyes was so cool,”
Hewitt reflected.
“We got to eat lunch together in my trailer, and I had this really hard scene that I had to do where I was crying and he was just rubbing my back at the end of it, and he told me how proud he was. He was like, ‘Mommy, you work so hard. Thank you for working so hard.’ It was really sweet.”
—Jennifer Love Hewitt
Aidan James Hallisay: The Youngest Family Member’s Arrival and Unique Experiences
Born in September 2021, Aidan is the newest addition to Hewitt and Hallisay’s family. While his exact birthdate remains private, Hewitt discussed her surprise and joy at welcoming a third child during a tumultuous year worldwide.
“We had always been open to a third, but definitely didn’t think in the crazy year that the entire world was having that it would necessarily be this moment,”
she told People.
“This has been such a pleasant, beautiful, surprising gift in this time to be able to get to do all that again with another little human.”
—Jennifer Love Hewitt
The timing of her pregnancy coincided with her character on 9-1-1 going through labor, creating an unusual yet extraordinary parallel between her real and fictional lives. Hewitt described filming those scenes while pregnant as both surreal and physically challenging.
That was very interesting,
she said.
And it was definitely a nauseous day for me. So that came with its own challenges, but it was a good recall back to those beautiful, amazing moments that you feel really excited about.
—Jennifer Love Hewitt
During her pregnancy, Hewitt’s children decorated her belly with playful messages such as Almost cooked! and 9 Months. She shared photos celebrating these lighthearted moments, expressing affection for the unique experiences of motherhood.
“My belly was a big hit.”
—Jennifer Love Hewitt
The Family’s On-Screen Collaboration in The Holiday Junkie
In 2024, all three of Hewitt’s children appeared in The Holiday Junkie, a Christmas movie starring the family. The youngest, Aidan, was included at the last minute during filming.
“Here’s the funny part, the two big kids are in the movie a couple of times, and then I realized on the last day of filming that we did not put the baby in the movie,”
Hewitt recounted to Jennifer Hudson on her talk show.
“So I said, ‘we got him a work permit for it,’ and we threw him in the snow scene there for five seconds, and he was so happy.”
—Jennifer Love Hewitt
This project showcased the family’s close-knit nature and added a creative dimension to their personal lives, blending their roles as parents and entertainers.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Has Jennifer Love Hewitt had surgery?
A. Hewitt mentioned she only got her eyebrows microbladed. She hasn’t had any other cosmetic procedures. She attributes changes in her look to her makeup and hairstyles.
Q. Was Jennifer Love Hewitt’s husband on 9-1-1?
A. Between late 2018 and early 2019, Hallisay appeared repeatedly on the show 9-1-1. He played Doug Kendall, also known as Jason Bailey, who was Maddie Buckley’s abusive husband. Maddie is portrayed by Jennifer Love Hewitt, who is Hallisay’s wife in real life.
Q. Did Jennifer Love Hewitt have surgery?
A. Jennifer Love Hewitt has been famous for almost 30 years, beginning with her role on Party of Five in 1995. Today, she continues to impress viewers on the show 9-1-1. Over time, she has faced online rumors about having plastic surgery.
Q. What did Jennifer Love Hewitt change on her face?
A. She explained that her new look was simply because of a haircut. Hewitt mentioned she only had her eyebrows microbladed. Besides that, she didn’t get any other beauty treatments. She attributed the noticeable changes to her makeup and hairstyles.
