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Straits Times
20 hours ago
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Jennifer Love Hewitt, Freddie Prinze Jr return for slasher sequel I Know What You Did Last Summer
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Cast member Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr. attend the premiere of I Know What You Did Last Summer in Los Angeles, on July 14. LOS ANGELES – For fans of 1990s Hollywood horror – when the slasher genre was revitalised by charismatic young stars – the new I Know What You Did Last Summer film is both a good old-fashioned scare and nostalgic throwback. Now showing in Singapore cinemas, it is the fourth instalment in the iconic franchise that began with 1997's I Know What You Did Last Summer. It is also a full-circle moment for American actors Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr. They reprise their roles from the original film and the 1998 sequel I Still Know What You Did Last Summer, which launched their careers at a time when the box office was ruled by films such as these, along with early chapters of the Scream franchise (1996 to present), The Faculty (1998) and Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998). The latest movie revolves around five friends who cover up their part in a deadly car accident. A year later, one of them receives an ominous note saying, 'I know what you did last summer', and a vengeful killer with an ice hook begins picking the gang off one by one. The quintet is played by American actors Madelyn Cline, Chase Sui Wonders, Jonah Hauer-King, Tyriq Withers and Sarah Pidgeon. But at the film's Los Angeles premiere earlier in July, all eyes are on original stars Hewitt, 46, and Prinze Jr, 49. They play Julie James and Ray Bronson, who in the first film found themselves in a similar predicament after accidentally killing a boy in a hit-and-run. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Asia US-Malaysia tariff deal expected after Trump-Anwar phone call on eve of Aug 1 deadline Asia Trump says US will set 15% tariff on South Korean imports under new deal Singapore Driver in 2024 Tampines crash that killed 2 set to plead guilty in October Multimedia 60 years, 60 items: A National Day game challenge Singapore Wegovy and beyond: Will weight-loss drugs change the way people look at obesity? Singapore $10 million Toto results to be announced on July 31, after no winners in last 3 draws Business US Fed holds rates steady despite Trump's pressure, with two governors dissenting Singapore Escape, discover, connect: Where new memories are made I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997), starring Jennifer Love Hewitt (left) and Freddie Prinze Jr. PHOTO: COLUMBIA PICTURES Hewitt expresses gratitude that the film-makers decided to bring back the two characters – and that fans of the first two movies had lobbied for it. 'They didn't have to have me back, but they did. My heart was very touched by that,' says the actress. She and Prinze Jr did not appear in the second sequel, 2006's I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer, which went straight to video and was panned. 'It meant a lot to me that the fans were loud about that for Freddie and I, and I took that to work with me every day. 'So, I'm just deeply grateful to be here,' says Hewitt, who also starred in the supernatural series Ghost Whisperer (2005 to 2010) and procedural drama 9-1-1 (2018 to present). Jennifer Love Hewitt in I Know What You Did Last Summer. PHOTO: SONY PICTURES She is also thrilled that a new generation of fans will get to discover the franchise with this new film. 'It's so fun and it's very scary, and I'm really excited for them to see it,' says the star, who is married to American actor Brian Hallisay, 46, and has three children aged three to 11. Prinze Jr enjoyed working with the new cast. 'I love working with young people,' says the actor, who met his future wife, American actress Sarah Michelle Gellar – now 48 and the mother of their two children aged 12 and 15 – on the set of the 1997 film, where she played one of the other teens being stalked. 'They're still hungry, there's no cynicism built into their ego structure yet. And so, for me, it was very inspiring. It makes me excited to go to work.' Freddie Prinze Jr in I Know What You Did Last Summer. PHOTO: SONY PICTURES And he had nothing to teach them when it came to acting, he says. 'They're all so much better than I was at their age, they're such pros. I was very impressed by all their performances,' says Prinze Jr, who also co-starred with Gellar in the Scooby-Doo action comedies (2002 to 2004) and headlined the romantic comedy She's All That (1999). Hewitt saw her role on set as being there to support the younger ones, not steal their thunder. 'I wanted to give them space, and to know that this was not mine, it was theirs. And just be there to support and love and give guidance in any way that I could, or give no guidance at all – whatever they wanted,' she says. 'And I was blown away and very touched by all the respect and love that Freddie and I were given for being in the original.'
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
9‑1‑1: Nashville to star Chris O'Donnell in lead cast. Here's when it releases
The 9‑1‑1 franchise is getting bigger this year. After the success of the original 9‑1‑1 and its spinoff Lone Star, ABC is rolling out a brand new show called 9‑1‑1: Nashville. The new series will bring the fast-paced, emotional world of first responders to the heart of Tennessee, while also adding a deeper focus on family, music, and Southern life. New 9‑1‑1 spinoff set in Nashville premieres in October 2025(Instagram/911nashville) According to Variety, the spinoff mixes the usual high-stakes rescue scenes fans love with a new twist — following a family of firefighters who also happen to be local heroes in the Nashville community. This includes dramatic rescues, personal struggles, and even some musical elements, since one of the characters is a singing firefighter. Also Read: 911 theories: Is Jennifer Love Hewitt pregnant in real life? Revealed here 9‑1‑1: Nashville release date The show is set to premiere on October 16, 2025, airing Thursdays at 9 PM ET on ABC, right after Season 9 of the original 9‑1‑1. Episodes will also be available for streaming the next day on Hulu. 9‑1‑1: Nashville cast Chris O'Donnell stars as Don Sharpe, a former rodeo champion turned fire captain who leads Nashville's busiest fire station. His son, played by Michael Provost, works right beside him, which adds family tension and emotion. Jessica Capshaw plays Blythe Sharpe, Don's strong and supportive wife. The cast also includes LeAnn Rimes, Hailey Kilgore, Juani Feliz, and Hunter McVey in key roles. According to Deadline, one early scene that grabbed attention featured an Airstream trailer dangling over a Nashville bridge, so it looks like action will not be in short supply. Behind the scenes, 9‑1‑1: Nashville is being led by 9‑1‑1 creators Ryan Murphy, Tim Minear, and Rashad Raisani, with Angela Bassett also involved as executive producer. Also Read: Jennifer Love Hewitt opens up about filming 9-1-1 season 9 without Peter Krause As Lone Star came to a close earlier this year, Nashville is stepping in as the next big chapter in the franchise. And with its fresh setting and mix of firehouse heroics and family drama, fans are already buzzing to see what's in store. FAQs: Q1. Is there going to be a 9‑1‑1 in Nashville? Yes. 9‑1‑1: Nashville is confirmed as the third major spinoff after Lone Star. It debuts on Thursday, October 16, 2025, airing at 9 PM ET/PT on ABC, right after Season 9 of the original series. Q2. Is 9‑1‑1: Nashville filmed in Nashville? Filming began in the summer of 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee, and surrounding areas. The production is expected to generate over $50 million for the local economy and create hundreds of jobs. Q3. Where can I watch 9‑1‑1: Nashville? New episodes will air live on ABC. Viewers with streaming access via platforms like Hulu with Live TV, YouTube TV, or FuboTV can also watch it live. Q4. Is 9‑1‑1: Nashville available on Hulu? Yes. Episodes will be available on Hulu the morning after they air (typically around 3–4 AM ET). The entire 9‑1‑1 franchise, including Lone Star and the original series, is already available to stream on Hulu.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
Jennifer Love Hewitt Has 'No Idea' How Feud Rumors With Sarah Michelle Gellar Even Started
There is no feud, people! That is what Jennifer Love Hewitt wants everyone to know when it comes to her relationship with Sarah Michelle Gellar in the wake of the I Know What You Did Last Summer sequel release. But the 46-year-old actress seems just as perplexed as everyone else as to how the rumors even began. More from SheKnows Freddie Prinze Jr. Shuts Down the 'Hot' Hollywood Couple Myth About Sarah Michelle Gellar Marriage Hewitt had to go all the way back to 1997 — yes, 28 years ago — to figure out why people believe they are frenemies. 'I honestly don't even know what that was or how that all came to be,' she said in a July 18 interview with Vulture. 'I just think people don't want the narrative to be easy. Why do we always have to be against each other and out for each other?' 'I haven't seen Sarah,' she continued. 'Literally, we've not talked since I saw her at 18 years old when the first movie came out. That's why it's so funny to me. People were like, 'Say something back.' 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.' So, while they aren't besties, they don't hate each other either. Hewitt and Gellar went their separate ways in 1997 and lived their lives. There isn't any bad blood, and even Gellar had to address the situation in a July 16 Instagram post. 'For everyone asking – I never got to see @jenniferlovehewitt, who is fantastic in the movie. I was inside with my kids when the big carpet happened,' Gellar wrote in the comments. 'And unfortunately, JLH didn't come to the after party. If you have ever been to one of these, it's crazy. 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.' This isn't the first time Gellar has addressed their reported feud — it reared its ugly head in December 2024 after she had an awkward interview with Extra. Fans thought she was dissing Hewitt, but Gellar insisted she didn't want to reveal any I Know What You Did Last Summer spoilers ahead of filming. Gellar, who also starred in the 1997 film with Hewitt and her now-husband Freddie Prinze Jr., wasn't in the sequel because — spoiler alert — her character was killed in the first movie. She's now busy working on the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot for Hulu. So, let's call this Hollywood case closed. Hewitt and Gellar might not be Sunday brunch besties, but they are proving that their so-called celebrity feud is of SheKnows 29 Times Gisele Bündchen's Red Carpet Fashion Proved She's the Ultimate Supermodel 68 Celebrities Who Share a Famous Ex 6 Sexy Celebrity-Owned Lingerie Lines, Made From Rihanna to Sofia Vergara Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
Jennifer Love Hewitt Heartbreakingly Reveals She Doesn't Know if She ‘Ever Recovered' From This 2007 Paparazzi Moment
Jennifer Love Hewitt has been in the spotlight for decades; and heck, fans have practically grown up with her! We've seen her as a child actor turned teen 'it' girl into a beloved TV actor we can't get enough of. She's been seen as a sex symbol for so long, but recently, she's opened up about the dark side of that status, and how it gave her the one instance she felt insecure about herself. In a recent interview with Vulture, the I Know What You Did Last Summer star said, 'Before I even knew what sex was, I was a sex symbol. I still don't know that I have that fully defined for myself because it started so weird.' But along with grappling that, there was a popular 2007 cover story that hurt her: the one where we see her in a bikini with the caption reading 'Stop Calling Me Fat!' More from SheKnows Reese Witherspoon's Cutesy Pet Name for Her BF Shows This Romance Is Completely Different Than Others 'I was having the time of my life. I had made up the dumbest song about eating snacks and playing in the ocean, and I was singing it to my boyfriend out loud, doing some weird dance move, and they got the picture and then it was on the cover,' Hewitt remembered. 'I don't think I was ever really insecure until that cover.' She added, 'And then when it happened, I don't know that I've ever recovered from it. Because there's a part of me that's always like, 'Is this version going to be good enough, or is that going to happen again?' Where somebody's going to be like, 'Hey, this is her without makeup at the cleaners. She looks 59.' I think that's why the insecurity carried on. I don't know if I've even ever put that together for myself other than right now.' Hewitt has always been gorgeous, and we hate that she had to deal with such intrusive headlines throughout the years. But in recent years, she's learned to laugh off the criticism, especially from haters who claim she's changed her face or body. Back in 2022, Hewitt posted a beautiful no-filtered, no-makeup selfie on her Instagram. She captioned it, talking about all the criticism: 'I posted this pic earlier and have heard a lot of positive thoughts. It means so much to me because aging is weird. And growing up with you guys over 33 years has been amazing, but the filters of it all can be tricky.' She added, 'You can't help but want to look better or even perfect to keep up. They are so fun but they also can be really hard because you can forget to feel good about your real face. Maybe I just need to be better at the balance. Anyway, thanks for letting me share and feel good as just me today. Love to you all.' Haters can stay quiet, and we're happy to know Hewitt has continued to thrive, despite it all (including that 2007 cover shoot).Best of SheKnows Everything We Know About Carolyn Bessette's Life Before JFK JR 29 Times Gisele Bündchen's Red Carpet Fashion Proved She's the Ultimate Supermodel 68 Celebrities Who Share a Famous Ex Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
4 days ago
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Jennifer Love Hewitt Reveals About Red Carpet Doubts at 46 — & Why She Showed up Anyway
Jennifer Love Hewitt nailed her red carpet look at the I Know What You Did Last Summer premiere on July 14. But that moment almost didn't happen. The 46-year-old actress shared with Us Weekly that she was struggling with some inner doubts about walking the press line on her big night. More from SheKnows At 60, Paulina Porizkova Is Done Dimming Her Light for Love & Her Fiancé Is All for It 'I had so many amazing things said about that night, and then, there were so many other things said about that night, which we don't even need to go into,' she said to the media outlet. 'I felt good. I really did. I felt good standing there in that moment. There were times where I was like, 'Do I want to go to this premiere? Do I want to stand on this red carpet at 46 and be surrounded by all these incredibly gorgeous, young 20-something people? How is that going to feel? What's that going to do?'' In the end, Hewitt realized that she 'wanted to be there' and felt like she 'earned the right to be there' — and she's right. She kicked off the I Know What You Did Last Summer franchise as Julie James in 1997, and without her presence, the red carpet would have missed her sparkle. Still, the conversation about Hewitt's body on social media was uncomfortable to read at times. She looked amazing in a sparkling, black tea-length dress as she confidently posed for the cameras. But she knows that there have been discussions about her 'sex symbol' body even as a teen on Party of Five. 'Before I even knew what sex was, I was a sex symbol. I still don't know that I have that fully defined for myself because it started so weird,' she told Vulture recently. That narrative took a different turn in 2007 when a tabloid magazine wrote a horrible caption while she was on the beach enjoying a vacation with her then-boyfriend. They wrote, 'Stop Calling Me Fat!' 'I was having the time of my life. I had made up the dumbest song about eating snacks and playing in the ocean, and I was singing it to my boyfriend out loud, doing some weird dance move, and they got the picture, and then it was on the cover,' Hewitt recalled. 'I don't think I was ever really insecure until that cover.' Hewitt added, 'And then when it happened, I don't know that I've ever recovered from it. Because there's a part of me that's always like, 'Is this version going to be good enough, or is that going to happen again?'' Hewitt has more than earned her place in Hollywood, and she deserved every delicious moment on that red carpet to shine. Before you go, click for more celebrities who've spoken out about being body-shamed. Best of SheKnows Actors Who You Forgot Have Impressive Singing Careers Too All About Conor Kennedy, RFK Jr.'s Private Son Who Was Once Linked to Taylor Swift 16 Times the Celebrity Death Rule of Threes Actually Happened Solve the daily Crossword
