Sarah Gellar Addresses Rumored Rift with Jennifer Love Hewitt
The facts matter. Here’s what we know so far. In the wake of the I Know What You Did Last Summer premiere, Sarah Michelle Gellar has stepped up to dispel swirling rumors of tension with co-star Jennifer Love Hewitt. Observers on the red carpet noted a fleeting moment when the actresses appeared distant, sparking speculation of a backstage feud that even People Magazine highlighted in an early report.
According to eyewitness accounts obtained by the New York Post, Gellar arrived ten minutes late, greeting the assembled cast with a warm smile but parting ways before the post-screening reception. Hewitt, meanwhile, engaged fully with fans and press, fueling chatter that the two did not mingle afterward. Entertainment Weekly sources add that Hewitt’s comment to reporters—“I love working with Sarah”—was sincere but prompted some outlets to read into the short meetup.
Industry insiders suggest the divide may stem from scheduling conflicts rather than personal animus. Gellar’s commitment to a new streaming series forced her to cut the evening short, while Hewitt had an extended Q&A panel lined up. In an exclusive statement shared with ET Online, Gellar explained, “I value every collaboration, especially on a project that shaped our careers. Jennifer and I go way back, and my schedule simply got in the way.” That clarifying remark echoes a pattern of cast solidarity first noted by Variety when the film was announced last year.
A timeline of events paints a clearer picture. The actresses first bonded during promotions in 1997, revisiting their friendship on social media earlier this summer. Photos published by People Magazine on July 15 showed Gellar congratulating Hewitt on her directorial debut, undercutting any claims of coldness. Shortly after the premiere, Gellar posted a behind-the-scenes selfie with the cast, captioned “Great night with great friends,” reinforcing the absence of ill will.
As publicists on both sides maintain, professional courtesy and supportive remarks leave little room for true discord. Yet the rumor mill remains relentless, reminding us how quickly a delayed entrance can morph into a morality play. What happens next on social feeds and at upcoming press junkets may finally put the story to rest.
That’s all for now – stay tuned for further developments.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and New York Post, People Magazine, Entertainment Weekly
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