Jennifer Love Hewitt, best known for her roles in iconic ’90s and 2000s films like “I Know What You Did Last Summer,” is making headlines not just for her on-screen talent but for her empowering response to the pressures of aging in Hollywood.

The 44-year-old actress recently opened up about the challenges she faces in an industry that often scrutinizes every aspect of a celebrity’s appearance. Hewitt shared a powerful lesson she learned from the fan reaction to her hair transformation in August, emphasizing the harsh reality of aging in Hollywood, where, as she puts it, “You can’t do anything right.”

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In a candid revelation on the “Inside of You” podcast, Hewitt recounted an incident during a hair appointment where she decided to throw on a filter while having no makeup on. Little did she anticipate the storm it would create on social media.

“A bunch of people were like, ‘Jennifer Love Hewitt is unrecognizable.’ ‘She’s unrecognizable, so she’s gone to filters because she doesn’t want us to know how bad she actually looks now in her 40s,’” the actress explained.

Responding with resilience, Hewitt initially tried to lighten the situation by posting photos with what she called “over the top” filters on her face, attempting to make a joke out of the situation. However, this move seemed to further fuel the criticism.

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In September, she posted on Instagram, “They were like, ‘Well, now she’s just defending herself, and why is she defending?’ I realized I can do no right.”

Acknowledging the impact of societal expectations, the Ghost Whisperer alum highlighted the inevitability of paying attention to what people say., “To pretend that we don’t is a lie,” she stated.

As Jennifer Love Hewitt claps back against the criticism, her story becomes a rallying point for those challenging the norms of an industry that often forgets the value of authenticity and self-acceptance. In the end, her powerful stance encourages everyone to embrace their journey, wrinkles, and all.

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