Sarah Michelle Gellar fuels feud rumors with Jennifer Love Hewitt after awkward red carpet moment

Sarah Michelle Gellar fuels feud rumors with Jennifer Love Hewitt after awkward red carpet moment
Sarah Michelle Gellar abruptly exited the interview after being asked about Jennifer Love Hewitt's role in 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' reboot (Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for iHeartRadio, Chris Haston/WBTV via Getty Images)

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Sarah Michelle Gellar is no stranger to the spotlight, but her recent red carpet moment at the premiere of 'Dexter: Original Sin' has fans buzzing about the potential tension between her and former co-star Jennifer Love Hewitt.

While discussing the upcoming 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' reboot, Gellar, 47, shared her excitement, calling the script “so much fun” and praising director Jennifer Kaytin Robinson’s vision and the “incredible cast.”

Sarah Michelle Gellar awkwardly dodges question about Jennifer Love Hewitt



 

“It’s so good,” Gellar enthused, adding “The best way to honor these stories is to extend that universe.” But, when asked about the possibility of Hewitt returning to the franchise, the mood shifted dramatically.

“I know Jennifer Love Hewitt said that she’s possibly returning,” the reporter asked Gellar, adding “You can’t tell (us)?”

Sarah Michelle Gellar attends Showtime's
Sarah Michelle Gellar attends Showtime's 'Dexter: Original Sin' New York premiere at SVA Theater on December 11, 2024, in New York City (Dia Dipasupil/WireImage)

Gellar responded with a silent shrug, stepping back slightly before saying, “I have nothing to do with that,” before beginning to step away.

Her reaction, paired with the abrupt end to the exchange, left fans speculating about potential drama between the two actresses.

Jennifer Love Hewitt arrives at the FOX Summer TCA 2019 All-Star Party at Fox Studios on August 7, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic)
Jennifer Love Hewitt arrives at the FOX Summer TCA 2019 All-Star Party at Fox Studios on August 7, 2019, in Los Angeles, California (Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic)

The incident has reignited curiosity about the dynamic between the two actresses, both of whom were major stars in the late ’90s and early 2000s.

Fans speculate about fallout between 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' co-stars

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 28: Sarah Michelle Gellar arrives at the The Daily Front Row's 8th Annual Fashion Los Angeles Awards on April 28, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/FilmMagic)
Sarah Michelle Gellar arrives at the The Daily Front Row's 8th Annual Fashion Los Angeles Awards on April 28, 2024, in Beverly Hills, California (Steve Granitz/FilmMagic)

Sarah Michelle Gellar’s red carpet reaction to a question about her former 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' co-star, Jennifer Love Hewitt, has sent social media into a frenzy.

The moment quickly went viral, with users across platforms sharing theories about a potential fallout between the two stars.

One fan tweeted, “Omg I was just telling you how I think there’s beef. Like… I swear I’m not crazy. This seems so shady LOL.” Another joked, “I thought she was an actress? Girl… act.”



 

 



 

YouTube commenters were equally intrigued, with one user writing, “You can tell the way Sarah reacted about Jennifer that something happened there. I often wonder what happened between SMG and JLH. It's clear they had a falling out. SMG is almost disgusted at her mention here."

Others noted the unexpected drama, with a fan quipping, “Sarah Michelle Gellar and Jennifer Love Hewitt having beef was not on my bingo card for the year.”



 

Another user wrote, "The way the energy changed so fast after her name was mentioned."



 

"Lol me too! I really wonder what happened bc Sarah was disgusted," a user said.



 

Sarah Michelle Gellar explains her viral reaction to question about Jennifer Love Hewitt

On Friday, December 13, Sarah Michelle Gellar took to Instagram Stories to clarify her reaction when asked about Jennifer Love Hewitt’s potential involvement in the 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' reboot.

The awkward exchange, which left fans buzzing about possible tension between the two, was simply a case of respecting non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).

"Aspiring actors please note: this deer in the headlights reaction is perfect for when you are excited to see so many old friends in one project but have already stupidly forgotten what NDA means once this month," the 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' star said.

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