Jennifer Love Hewitt recently disclosed that she has not spoken to her former co-star Sarah Michelle Gellar since 1997, clarifying that the prolonged silence is not due to any conflict. The actresses, famously known for starring together in the 1997 slasher film I Know What You Did Last Summer, have simply lost touch over the years.
Speaking to Vulture in a profile published on July 18, Hewitt shared,
“Literally, we’ve not talked since I saw her at 18 years old when the first movie came out.”
—Jennifer Love Hewitt, Actress
Jennifer, now 46, portrayed the best friend to Gellar’s character in the original movie and also returned for the 2025 reboot of the franchise. Despite the two actresses not reconnecting over nearly two decades, Hewitt expressed amusement at the viral moment in December when Sarah appeared distant responding to questions about reprising her role.
“People were like, ‘Say something back,’
Jennifer recalled.
“And I’m like, ‘What am I going to say? I’ve not seen her.’ On my side, we’re good. I have no idea where this is coming from.”
—Jennifer Love Hewitt, Actress
When asked about the possibility of reuniting at the new film’s premiere, she said, I hope so.
Sarah Michelle Gellar Addresses the Absence of a Reunion at the Premiere
Although the 2025 I Know What You Did Last Summer premiere took place on July 14, the two former co-stars did not share a public reunion, sparking questions online. Sarah Michelle Gellar clarified the situation via social media after fans noticed the absence of any meet-up or photos featuring Jennifer at the event.
In a comment on her Instagram post dated July 16, Gellar explained,
“For everyone asking – I never got to see @jenniferlovehewitt, who is fantastic in the movie,”
she wrote.
“I was inside with my kids when the big carpet happened. And unfortunately JLH didn’t come to the after party.”
—Sarah Michelle Gellar, Actress
Sarah emphasized that the lack of photographic evidence and physical meeting did not indicate any animosity between them.
“If you have ever been to one of these it’s crazy,”
she continued.
“I sadly didn’t get pics with most of the cast. But that doesn’t change how amazing I think they all are. Unfortunately some things happen only in real life and not online.”
—Sarah Michelle Gellar, Actress
Both actresses appear to hold no ill will toward each other, with the distance attributed solely to the passage of time.
Tan France and Bobby Berk Address Their Recent Disagreements
In early 2024, Bobby Berk clarified rumors of tension with fellow Queer Eye personality Tan France, following his departure from the show after eight seasons. Bobby described the issue as a personal matter unrelated to the program itself.
“I want people to know that Tan and I—we will be fine,”
he told Vanity Fair.
“There was a situation, and that’s between Tan and I, and it has nothing to do with the show. It was something personal that had been brewing—and nothing romantic, just to clarify that.”
—Bobby Berk, Television Personality
Subsequently, Tan France denied claims that he tried to replace Bobby with his friend Jeremiah Brent.
“Netflix and the production companies did a full-on casting. I didn’t put my friend up for the job. They ended up getting it because they were the best person for the job,”
he explained on Instagram.
“But I didn’t get them hired by getting rid of somebody else.”
—Tan France, Television Personality
Years-Old Rivalry Between Shannen Doherty and Alyssa Milano
Old tensions between former Charmed stars Shannen Doherty and Alyssa Milano resurfaced after Holly Marie Combs revealed on her December 2023 podcast episode that Alyssa had forced a choice between her and Shannen, leading to Doherty’s departure in 2001.
In February 2024, Alyssa Milano countered these claims on Instagram by stating she lacked the authority to get anyone fired and called the story “revisionist history.”
“I did not have the power to get anyone fired,”
Alyssa said.
“This was so long ago that any retelling of these stories from anyone is just revisionist history.”
—Alyssa Milano, Actress
Shannen Doherty, who passed away in July 2024 after a prolonged battle with cancer, maintained her side of the story at a panel in MegaCon Orlando a day later.
“There is no revisionist history happening in the truth that I know we told.”
—Shannen Doherty, Actress
Sharon Osbourne Criticizes Ashton Kutcher’s Behavior
In September 2023, Sharon Osbourne branded That ’70s Show alum Ashton Kutcher as the rudest celebrity she has met during a game on E! News. She described him as a
“rude, rude, rude, rude little boy”
and a “dastardly little thing.”
Ashton Kutcher has not publicly responded to these comments. Years earlier, Sharon had recounted an encounter with Kutcher on The Talk in 2014 where he responded with attitude after she mispronounced his name.
“He goes, ‘What are you, what have you done in this industry?’”
Sharon recalled.
“And I was like, ‘Kid, don’t start with me, because I’m gonna eat you up and s–t you out.’ So I was just like, ‘You don’t know what you’re dealing with, kid.’”
—Sharon Osbourne, TV Personality
Country Singers Maren Morris and Cassadee Pope Clash With Brittany Aldean
In August 2022, Cassadee Pope and Maren Morris exchanged pointed remarks with Brittany Aldean, wife of country star Jason Aldean, after Brittany shared a controversial Instagram video. The post showed her applying makeup along with a caption expressing gratitude to her parents for not changing her gender during her “tomboy phase.”
“I’d really like to thank my parents for not changing my gender when I went through my tomboy phase. I love this girly life.”
—Brittany Aldean, Celebrity Spouse
JoJo Siwa and Candace Cameron Bure’s Public Back-and-Forth
JoJo Siwa once named Candace Cameron Bure the rudest celebrity during a TikTok challenge in 2022, citing an incident when Bure refused to take a photograph with her on a red carpet. Later, Cameron Bure apologized extensively for the snub.
“I kind of broke your 11-year-old heart. I didn’t take a picture with you. Ugh! I feel crummy, I feel—JoJo, I’m so sorry.”
—Candace Cameron Bure, Actress
Though the actresses reconciled, Candace sparked controversy months later when affirming that the Great American Family network, where she is chief creative officer, would maintain traditional marriage values in its programming.
JoJo, who publicly came out as LGBTQ+ in 2021, responded to this stance.
“rude and hurtful to a whole community of people.”
—JoJo Siwa, Performer
Courtney Love’s Altercation With Olivia Rodrigo Over Album Cover Use
In June 2021, Courtney Love accused Olivia Rodrigo of copying the album cover of Love’s band Hole for a promotional photo, without crediting her. Olivia responded kindly to the allegation, while Courtney replied playfully with an offer to share her florist’s contact in Notting Hill.
“Love u and live through this sooooo much.”
—Olivia Rodrigo, Musician
“Olivia – you’re welcome. My favorite florist is in Notting Hill, London! Dm me for deets! I look forward to reading your note [winking face emoji].”
—Courtney Love, Musician
Henry Winkler’s Tense Relationship With Tom Hanks During ‘Turner & Hooch’
Henry Winkler spoke about a strained working relationship with Tom Hanks during their 1989 film Turner & Hooch. He revealed that after directing the movie for less than two weeks, he was sent home by the producer. Despite this tension, Winkler bonded well with the dog co-star but declined to confirm whether he has watched the completed film.
“I was directing that movie for 13 days and then I was called into [producer] Jeff Katzenberg’s office and he said, ‘You have everything with you? Go home.’”
—Henry Winkler, Actor
“I got along great, great with that dog. Love that dog.”
—Henry Winkler, Actor
Ongoing Dispute Between Heidi Montag and Lauren Conrad
The infamous feud between Heidi Montag and Lauren Conrad traced back to their time on The Hills reality series. Their enmity escalated when Heidi began dating Spencer Pratt, and peaked with Lauren alleging that Heidi and Spencer started a damaging rumor concerning her involvement in a sex tape.
Dwayne Johnson and Tyrese Gibson’s Continued Disagreement
The feud between Dwayne Johnson and Tyrese Gibson reignited around the delayed release of Fast and Furious 9. Tyrese publicly condemned Dwayne upon learning of a spinoff starring Johnson and Jason Statham. He threatened to quit the franchise unless Johnson was removed from the ninth film.
Tyrese later admitted he has not communicated directly with Dwayne but plans to do so in the future.
“I have yet to talk to The Rock to this day, and we will have a conversation.”
—Tyrese Gibson, Actor
“I found myself being the messenger on behalf of various people associated to the franchise, but stupid me was the only one who went public about those feelings, which is my own fault,”
he said.
“It’s not professional, it’s not cool.”
—Tyrese Gibson, Actor
Taylor Swift and Katy Perry Put Feud Behind Them
Taylor Swift and Katy Perry’s high-profile feud, which inspired Taylor’s hit song “Bad Blood,” ended after Perry sent an olive branch before Swift’s Reputation tour. Taylor publicly received the gesture with gratitude, signaling reconciliation.
“So I just got to my dressing room and found this actual olive branch,”
Taylor shared on Instagram.
This mean so much.
—Taylor Swift, Musician
Kim Cattrall and Sarah Jessica Parker’s Tense History
Rumors of tension between Sex and the City stars Kim Cattrall and Sarah Jessica Parker resurfaced after Kim declined to return for the third film installment. Kim’s remarks about their off-screen relationship saddened Parker, who expressed her feelings in a 2017 TV interview.
“Just…heartbroken. I mean that whole week, you and I spoke about it because I was just…I don’t know I found it really upsetting because that’s, you know, that’s not the way I recall our experience.”
—Sarah Jessica Parker, Actress
“So…it’s sad but I’m kind of…I don’t know, I always think that what ties us together is this singular experience is the thing. It was a professional experience but it became personal because it was years and years of our lives. So I’m hoping that that sort of eclipses anything that’s been recently spoken.”
—Sarah Jessica Parker, Actress
“That many years spent doing something so special that people had a connection with is such a privileged.”
—Sarah Jessica Parker, Actress
Though they never filmed scenes together in the recent And Just Like That…, Kim made a brief appearance in the series.
Longstanding Dispute Between Madonna and Elton John
Madonna and Elton John have maintained a feud since 2004, sparked during Elton’s acceptance speech for the Classic Songwriter Award. Elton criticized Madonna’s live performances, calling lip-syncing unacceptable and disputing her reputation as a live act.
“Madonna, best f–king live act? F–k off! Since when has lip-syncing been live? Sorry about that, but I think everyone who lip-syncs in public on stage, when you pay like 75 quid to see them, should be shot.”
—Elton John, Musician
Shonda Rhimes and Katherine Heigl’s Public Disagreement
Katherine Heigl caused controversy in 2008 by withdrawing her name from Emmy consideration, citing inadequate material on Grey’s Anatomy. Shonda Rhimes later addressed the decision in a 2012 interview with Oprah Winfrey, describing it as a painful but unsurprising revelation about Heigl’s character.
“On some level it stung and on some level I was not surprised,”
Shonda said.
“When people show you who they are, believe them. I carry that [mantra] with me a lot. It has served me well.”
—Shonda Rhimes, Television Producer
Nicki Minaj and Cardi B’s Violent Altercation at New York Fashion Week
The infamous fight between Nicki Minaj and Cardi B erupted at Harper’s Bazaar’s Icon party during New York Fashion Week. Cardi addressed the hostility by revealing ongoing provocations from Nicki, who allegedly took aim at her parenting skills on social media.
“For a while now she’s been taking a lot of shots at me,”
Cardi said in W magazine.
“I spoke to her twice before, and we came to an understanding. But she kept it going.”
—Cardi B, Musician
Cardi also explained that she sacrificed lucrative touring opportunities to prioritize motherhood, reacting strongly to the criticism.
“I was going to make millions off my Bruno Mars tour, and I sacrificed that to stay with my daughter,”
she shared.
“I love my daughter. I’m a good-ass f–king mom. So for somebody that don’t have a child to like that comment? So many people want to say that party wasn’t the time or the place, but I’m not going to catch another artist in the grocery store or down the block.”
—Cardi B, Musician
Kanye West and Taylor Swift’s Shifting Relationship
The on-again, off-again tension between Kanye West and Taylor Swift dates back to 2009 when Kanye interrupted her MTV Video Music Awards speech. The two briefly reconciled but the friendship ended again in 2026 after Kanye’s controversial song Famous referenced Taylor.
In February 2025, Kanye’s quiet Instagram unfollowing and subsequent refollowing of Taylor, without any comment, suggested complicated feelings, yet Taylor did not publicly acknowledge the gesture.
Mariah Carey and Jennifer Lopez’s Longstanding Unease
For more than 15 years, Mariah Carey and Jennifer Lopez have maintained a chilly relationship. When asked about Lopez in an interview, Mariah famously replied, I don’t know her. This brief statement has led to ongoing speculation about the status of their interactions.
Summary of Celebrity Tensions and the Passage of Time
Jennifer Love Hewitt and Sarah Michelle Gellar’s decades-long silence exemplifies how former close collaborators can drift apart without hostility, simply due to changing lives and priorities. Their story contrasts with numerous other high-profile celebrity disputes marked by public accusations and outspoken confrontations, such as those involving Tan France and Bobby Berk, Shannen Doherty and Alyssa Milano, and Nicki Minaj and Cardi B. Despite the often intense attention these conflicts attract, some, like Jennifer and Sarah, appear to reflect natural separations rather than feuds.
Given the enduring popularity of the I Know What You Did Last Summer franchise and the 2025 reboot‘s success, fans remain hopeful that Jennifer and Sarah might reconnect in the future, either through professional collaboration or personal reconciliation. The nuanced dynamics among celebrities remind audiences that time, circumstance, and privacy often shape relationships more than public speculation might suggest.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Has Jennifer Love Hewitt had surgery?
A. Hewitt mentioned she only tried microblading her eyebrows. She hasn’t done any other cosmetic procedures. She attributes changes in her look to makeup and hairstyles.
Q. Was Jennifer Love Hewitt’s husband on 9-1-1?
A. Between the end of 2018 and the start of 2019, Hallisay appeared on the TV show “9-1-1.” He played Doug Kendall, also known as Jason Bailey, who was the abusive husband of the character Maddie Buckley. Maddie Buckley is portrayed by Hallisay’s real-life wife, Jennifer Love Hewitt.
Q. Did Jennifer Love Hewitt have surgery?
A. For almost thirty years, Jennifer Love Hewitt has been in the spotlight. She began her career on “Party of Five” in 1995. Today, she still impresses audiences on the show “9-1-1.” Throughout her career, she has faced online rumors about having plastic surgery.
Q. Why did Jennifer Love Hewitt lose so much weight?
A. The actress enjoys exercises that help her build muscle. This makes her feel strong, which she values for her children above all else. Additionally, she focuses on eating nutritious foods to stay healthy.
