Jennifer Love Hewitt, the 44-year-old actress, was spotted embracing her natural beauty during a casual outing in Los Angeles. The Ghost Whisperer alum showcased her au naturel glow as she ran errands on Thursday, December 14, sporting a cozy and trendy pink tie-dye sweat suit, lime-green Hoka sneakers, and a makeup-free look. Hewitt wore her hair down, parted in the middle, exuding a fresh-faced appearance.
This appearance follows a recent incident where Hewitt faced backlash on social media after posting a makeup-free photo on Instagram. Fans deemed her “unrecognizable,” prompting the actress to address the criticism on the “Inside of You With Michael Rosenbaum” podcast on December 5.
Hewitt explained that the controversial photo was taken during a moment when she was getting her hair done without a stitch of makeup. In response to the backlash, she posted another photo using “over-the-top” filters in an attempt to poke fun at the situation. However, this move only intensified the judgment from critics.
Reflecting on the incident, Hewitt shared, “I realized I can do no right.” The experience led to an “aha moment” for the actress, highlighting the unrealistic standards that celebrities are often held to by their fans.
“They have this moment when they fall in love with you… and that’s who they want you to always be. And there’s something really beautiful about that, but there’s also something really not OK about that,” Hewitt expressed. She added that aging in Hollywood is challenging because public figures are expected to meet an idealized image, often rooted in past perceptions of their younger selves.
Hewitt concluded by pointing out that some fans still view her as the young star she was in her 20s, failing to recognize her growth and evolution. The actress’s candid remarks shed light on the complexities of navigating the entertainment industry and the pressures associated with public image and aging.