Jennifer Love Hewitt celebrated her 46th birthday by sharing bare-faced and filter-free photos on Instagram, sparking questions about whether she has had cosmetic work done.
On February 21, 2025, the actress marked her special day by posting four makeup-free and unfiltered images on Instagram. The candid photos received mixed reactions from fans.
Jennifer Love Hewitt celebrates her 46th birthday by showing off her makeup-free filterless face on February 21, 2025 | Source: Instagram/jenniferlovehewitt
To commemorate her 46th birthday, Hewitt shared playful photos of herself in motion, including one where she stuck her tongue out and let her hair flow freely. She revealed that she was embracing her natural look in honor of one of her best friends who dislikes filters.
Jennifer Love Hewitt sticks out her tongue while celebrating her 46th birthday | Source: Instagram/jenniferlovehewitt
The actress admitted that the year had started off rough, leaving her feeling disconnected from herself. However, she believes that these challenges are part of her journey to becoming who she is meant to be. Despite the struggles, she feels strangely calm and ready to let go, which she admitted does not come easily to her.
Jennifer Love Hewitt goes bare-faced for her 46th birthday | Source: Instagram/jenniferlovehewitt
The actress expressed gratitude for her family, saying, “I have the greatest kids and husband ever. My brother’s hugs heal me. I feel my mom with me every day. My friends make me want to be a better human daily.” She also shared that her desires and longings include “joyful moments, continuing in the career I love, more time with friends, and delicious food.”
The star also revealed her hope for a shift this year that would bring her clarity and “hopefully the return of a little magic.” Hewitt continued, “I have experienced and seen how the world can be cruel to women as they age and [sic] yet I’ve seen the women I admire become happier, sexier and more powerful with every added number.”
Expressing deep gratitude for her life, she wrote, “I love all who choose to do it by my side and [sic] I am ready to give love today to the younger me and the older me because they are my ride or die’s.” She concluded her heartfelt post with, “Sending love to all and cheers to 46! ❤️.”
The candid photos sparked various reactions online. One user who did not recognize her without makeup commented, “That’s not Jennifer Love Hewitt. Looks nothing like her,” while another questioned, “Is it just me or does she look like a different person? What did she do to her face?”
Some critics challenged Hewitt’s claim of being makeup-free and filter-free. One Instagram user exclaimed, “No makeup, no filter, just a completely different FACE!!!!” Another compared side-by-side images of the actress with and without makeup.
The person noted, “I feel like her nose looks different. And that’s one [thing] that doesn’t get smaller no matter how much weight you lose.”
Speculation continued as one follower believed she might have had a “nose job,” while another questioned, “Has she lost a lot of weight? Her face and nose aren’t even the same shape.”
Someone else thought the perceived changes were due to “Plastic surgery for sure!” while another asked, “How many facelifts ?? [sic]” While some suggested plastic surgery, others offered positive remarks, like one fan who commented, “Well you don’t look a day over 26! Happiest Birthday!🤍”
Unfortunately, this is not the first time her appearance has been scrutinized. In 2023, the “Party of Five” star unveiled a dramatic hair transformation on Instagram, which also led to speculation about cosmetic procedures.
Initially, her post was meant to showcase her new hair color and style, but it quickly drew comments speculating about surgery. Her stylist, Nikki Lee, also shared the transformation on Instagram.
Hewitt traded her long, wavy, blonde hair for an almost auburn brunette shade. The clip showed her golden locks falling to the floor, replaced by a bold, straight hairstyle with extra-long curtain bangs.
The “9-1-1” actress captioned the post, “Was time to spice things up.” The transformation received mixed reactions, with some fans praising her new look and others speculating about her facial features.
She even provided further evidence of her dramatic change, sharing before-and-after selfies that showcased the monumental shift. Some of the responses were quite positive as fans expressed their admiration and love for the darker shade, showering her with compliments.
Jennifer Love Hewitt on April 6, 2020 | Source: Getty Images
One admirer remarked, “Holy cow. I think you look like Gal Gadot here. Beautiful yeah… But girl you are/were stunning yourself,” while another asked, “Am I trippin or in the multiverse, because she looks a bit different… still 1 of my holiday crushes. [sic]”
Similar to her latest post, some users fixated on her face rather than her hair, with one asking, said, “Doesn’t look like you anymore. Who did the surgeries ?? [sic] I love plastic surgery.”
Jennifer Love Hewitt on March 17, 2019, in Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images
Another commenter stated, “She was beautiful before she had the work done. Still beautiful but a totally different face,” while someone else claimed, “There is no way you can convince me that this is Jennifer Love Hewitt.”
Amid the rumors, Hewitt addressed the speculation directly on Instagram Stories on September 3. Using humor, she posted selfies with extreme filters, writing, “So many people said I look different. I look the same as always. Couldn’t look more natural. I woke up like this. Filters don’t change you that much.”
Jennifer Love Hewitt on August 7, 2019, in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
She then took a more serious tone, advising, “Be good. Be kind. Spread love.” The actress also denied having a brow-lifting procedure, clarifying that the only enhancement she has done is microblading.
The actress said, “Hi. I don’t usually do this, but I’ve had a lot of people lately say that I’ve had a brow-lifting procedure. I don’t know what that — I didn’t even know you could lift your brows like that.”
However, she did clarify that the only procedure she has undergone is microblading. She credited microblading artist Audrey Glass and the Rare Beauty Brow Harmony Flexible Lifting Gel for her flawless brows.
Despite the speculations, Jennifer Love Hewitt continues to embrace her natural look and celebrate her journey of self-discovery. Her candidness and willingness to be vulnerable proves that beauty and self-love are about more than just appearances.
