Jennifer Love Hewitt Hits Back at Fans Saying She Looks ‘Unrecognizable’ After Using a Filter
Actress Jennifer Love Hewitt, 44, recently appeared on the “Inside of You” podcast, where she opened up about the challenges of aging in Hollywood and the criticism she faced from fans after using a filter on social media.
Hewitt recalled being criticized after sharing a video of herself without makeup and then applying a filter. She explained, “I had not a stitch of makeup on. So, I threw on a filter. I really gave it no thought. 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.'”
In response to the comments, Hewitt posted photos on her Instagram Story with exaggerated cartoon filters, including one that made her look like a child, trying to make light of the situation. She also denied having a brow lift after fans speculated about her appearance.
However, the actress revealed that the over-the-top filters only led to more backlash from fans who claimed she was condoning unrealistic beauty standards.
Hewitt also discussed how the criticism can affect her, admitting, “To pretend that we don’t (engage) with trolls is a lie.”
Despite the challenges, Hewitt emphasized the importance of staying true to herself and embracing aging in a tough industry. She also emphasized the importance of being honest about the effect that criticism can have, even for celebrities.
Overall, Hewitt’s message serves as a reminder that everyone, regardless of their profession, is susceptible to the pain caused by bullying and negative comments.