NEWSJennifer Love Hewitt Comes to Anne Hathaway's Defense Over Cruel Body-Shaming and Pregnancy Rumors: 'You Are Perfection'
Jennifer Love Hewitt defended pregnant Anne Hathaway after body-shaming comments about her baby bump went viral.
Aug. 12 2026, Published 9:35 a.m. ET
Jennifer Love Hewitt is standing up for Anne Hathaway after the actress faced cruel comments about her pregnancy.
On Sunday, August 11, the 9-1-1 star took to Instagram Stories to praise The Odyssey actress after photos of her baby bump from the Los Angeles premiere of her new film The End of Oak Street sparked an online debate.
Jennifer Love Hewitt defended pregnant Anne Hathaway after the actress faced harsh comments about her appearance.
Hewitt shared Hathaway’s August 9 red carpet photo and made it clear that she was not impressed by the commentary surrounding the actress’ appearance.
“@annehathaway you are perfection,” Hewitt began. “This woman has been working soooo hard. Handling it all with such grace and, by the way, looks incredible! And now, we are going to comment on her body while pregnant. Please stop talking about women’s bodies. Please leave women alone.”
Fans quickly backed Hewitt’s message, with many praising her for speaking out.
One person wrote, “Kudos to Jennifer. Love seeing women sticking together.”
“Thank you, love, for being a girl’s girl ✨,” another fan gushed.
Hathaway’s Red Carpet Look Sparks Reactions
Jennifer Love Hewitt urged people to stop commenting on women’s bodies, especially during pregnancy.
As OK! previously reported, Hathaway’s outfit put her growing belly front and center at the event.
The actress wore a custom light blue and red silk Atelier Prabal Gurung halterneck top with a high-low hem and a dramatic train. She paired the statement piece with baggy low-rise jeans and red-and-pink Aquazzura heels.
The Devil Wears Prada star completed the look with diamond drop earrings, layered gold and crystal bracelets and a high ponytail. A bright red lip added another pop of color to the ensemble.
While many fans praised the look, others were less impressed.
“Unflattering styling for a beautiful pregnant woman,” one user wrote.
Another person took things further on TikTok, commenting on Hathaway’s pregnancy bump, “I’m sorry but that looks fake.”
“That was my immediate reaction too,” another user responded.
Hathaway Is Expecting Her Third Child
- 'Gorgeous' Jennifer Love Hewitt Praised Over Her 'Realistic' Body After Rare Outing for 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' Premiere: Photos
- Whoopi Goldberg Makes Anne Hathaway Cry During Sweet 'The View' Moment: 'You Have Just Blossomed'
- Anne Hathaway 'Didn't Like' Being Asked 'How Much Weight Did You Have to Lose' to Wear Skintight Catsuit in 'The Dark Knight Rises'
Want OK! each day? Sign up here!
Anne Hathaway wore a custom Atelier Prabal Gurung outfit to the Los Angeles premiere of ‘The End of Oak Street.’
Hathaway announced her third pregnancy with husband Adam Shulman in an Instagram post on June 19.
The brunette beauty shared the news with a photo and captioned it, “x Baby, I’m yours x.”
Hathaway and Shulman are already parents to two sons, Jonathan, 10, and Jack, 6.
Hewitt Knows Body-Shaming All Too Well
Anne Hathaway announced in June that she and Adam Shulman are expecting their third child.
Hewitt's decision to defend Hathaway also comes from personal experience.
The actress has faced intense scrutiny over her appearance since becoming a star in the early 2000s. In a 2025 interview with Vulture, she recalled how comments about her body often overshadowed her projects.
“I worked hard on [I Know What You Did Last Summer]. I brought good stuff to it, and no one was talking about it. It was just ‘B---, b---, b---’ everywhere,” Hewitt recalled of the attention surrounding the “little blue top” she wore in the horror movie.
“I really wanted to be a good actor, and I was trying to give to the people watching. I was trying to outact the conversation around my body,” she added.
