Actress Jennifer Love Hewitt recently opened up about the challenges she faced in the wake of negative comments on social media regarding her new haircut. The 44-year-old star, known for her role in "9-1-1," revealed on the "Inside of You" podcast that she felt she "can do no right" when it comes to aging in the public eye.
In August, Hewitt debuted a much shorter haircut, prompting fans to flood the comments section of her now-deleted Instagram post with speculation about plastic surgery. The actress explained that she had used a filter during the hair salon visit when she had "not a stitch of makeup on." However, the unintended consequences led to accusations that she was attempting to hide the effects of aging.
Hewitt shared that the response was "crazy," leading her to respond with "over-the-top" and "crazy filters" in an attempt to clap back. Unfortunately, this strategy also backfired, and she realized that she couldn't escape criticism.
When questioned about why she focused on negative comments, Hewitt responded that pretending not to care about public opinion in Hollywood is a lie. She emphasized the pressure to care about how people perceive you despite the desire to avoid such concerns.
The actress acknowledged the challenge of breaking free from the frozen image that fans create, referencing Taylor Swift's observation that "people freeze you." This freezing makes it difficult for celebrities to evolve or age naturally.
While some fans defended Hewitt in the TikTok comments, praising her appearance and stating that 40 is not old, others maintained the viewpoint that she looked "unrecognizable" compared to her previous self. The actress's experience highlights the intense scrutiny faced by celebrities, especially regarding their appearance in the ever-watchful eyes of the public and the media.
