Sarah Michelle Gellar and Jennifer Love Hewitt Feud Rumors Explained — After Snub, Awkward Film Premiere and Cryptic Responses
Sarah Michelle Gellar and Jennifer Love Hewitt were believed to not be seeing eye-to-eye.
July 29 2025, Published 8:30 p.m. ET
Is there bad blood between Sarah Michelle Gellar and Jennifer Love Hewitt?
RadarOnline.com can reveal all that went down – or didn't go down – between the two iconic 90s' stars.
Gellar Went Viral After Responding to a Question About Hewitt
Gellar and Jennife Hewitt sparked feud rumors.
The feud rumors began after a video of Gellar went viral in December 2024. Speaking with Extra at the red carpet premiere of Dexter: Original Sin, she teased fans with an update about the I Know What You Did Last Summer sequel.
"It's so good. Again, there's so many great stories, and the way to honor them is to just extend that universe," she said. "Jennifer Kaytin Robinson has put together an incredible cast, and the script is so much fun."
When asked about Hewitt's return, Gellar responded, "I have nothing to do with that."
She later explained her reaction, noting that a non-disclosure agreement was in place for the film.
"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," Gellar wrote on her Instagram Story.
Hewitt Addressed the Initial Feud Rumors
They costarred in the original 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' film.
As the feud rumors intensified, Hewitt decided to address the speculation during an appearance on the I've Never Said This Before podcast.
According to the Kids Incorporated alum, it was "really funny" to see the comments about her and Gellar's time making the original film in 1997.
"I was 18. They were not taking script notes from me," Hewitt told host Tommy DiDario. "All of us were in that experience together, you know, figuring it all out and everything. And I root for her and Freddie [Prinze Jr., Gellar's husband]. I think it's the cutest thing in the world that they've been married for 100 years and have kids. It's, like, adorable."
Instagram Snub?
Hewitt returned for the sequel.
Although both actresses downplayed the rumors, the Buffy the Vampire Slayer alum shared a cryptic Instagram post that seemed to shade her former costar.
"It's finally here," she wrote alongside the official trailer of the 2025 reboot. "I know what I want to do this summer!!!"
Gellar tagged Prinze Jr., Robinson, Sam Lansky, Madelyn Cline, Gabbriette, Sarah Pidgeon, and Chase Sui Wonders, excluding Hewitt.
Feud Rumors Resurfaced Following Awkward Premiere
They attended the 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' premiere on July 14.
On July 14, Gellar attended the I Know What You Did Last Summer premiere to support Prinze Jr. Hewitt was also present at the Los Angeles event, but she did not pose with the All My Children alum.
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Gellar Set the Record Straight on the Feud Rumors
Sarah Michelle Gellar explained why she did not have any photos with Jennifer Love Hewitt from the premiere.
As fans began speculating about their alleged feud, Gellar clarified she never got to see Hewitt, whom she praised for being "fantastic" in the movie, at the premiere.
"I was inside with my kids when the big carpet happened. And unfortunately, JLH didn't come to the after party," she commented on her post from the premiere.
"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."
