- Sent 3 dozen pink roses to Gwyneth Paltrow the night before Paltrow won the Oscar in 1999. Hewitt also wrote her a 2 page letter praising her as a role model and admiring her work. Paltrow sent a reply a week later, and Hewitt framed it – “it’s my favorite thing”. When the 2 actresses met for the first time at the 2000 Golden Globes, “she came up to me and gave me a hug for the flowers. I thought I was going to pass out. I was absolutely going to have a heart attack.”

- Was almost cast as Juliet in Romeo + Juliet (1996), but at the last moment she lost the part to Claire Danes because the director felt she wasn’t “modern” enough.

- Lost the role of Darlene in Brokedown Palace (1999) to Kate Beckinsale because of scheduling conflicts.

- Auditioned for the role of Tricia Jones in Mallrats (1995).

- Was considered for the role of Helen in I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) before being cast as Julie.

- At the age of 4 while at a restaurant-dance hall she disappeared. She was found on the stage singing “Help Me make It Through The Night”.

- Got the name “Love” from mother’s college roommate.

- Love Hewitt’s first job was on “Kids Incorporated” (1984). Little did she know that one of the guest stars would turn out to be her future co-worker on “Party of Five” (1994), Scott Wolf.

- Was considered for the title role in Lolita (1997).

- Attended school with actress Christine Lakin. Both graduated from Laurel Springs High School, class of 1997.

- Was offered a role on the WB’s “Charmed” (1998), taking over Shannen Doherty’s place, but turned it down. [2001]

- Born at 10:48 PM CST.

- Was Enrique Iglesias’s girlfriend in his video for “Hero”.

- Broke her finger filming the “flopper dive” scene in Heartbreakers (2001).

- Voted in at #7 in FHM’s Sexiest Girls of 2002 poll, American edition. [June 2002]

- Her mom is Italian, her father is German.

- Hosted the Comedy for a Cure and raised over $100,000 for Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance’s research programs.

- Voted #14 in Rush Magazine’s Sexiest Women 2002 list.

- Performed as Nancy Sinatra on NBC’s “American Dreams” (2002), she adopted a puppy on location and named her Boots. At the time she was performing “These Boots Were Made For Walking,” hence the appropriate name.

- Dated Rich Cronin of LFO (1999-2001)

- She has recorded four albums: “Love Songs” in 1992, “Let’s Go Bang” in 1995, “Jennifer Love Hewitt” in 1996, and “BareNaked” in 2002, which was produced by singer/songwriter Meredith Brooks.

- Jennifer dated singer John Mayer in 2002. She also dated actors Joey Lawrence (1996), Will Friedle (1996-1997), Wilmer Valderrama (1999), and talk show host Carson Daly (1997-1999).

- Ranked #11 in Stuff magazine’s “102 Sexiest Women in the World” (2002).

- Was listed as a potential nominee on both the 2003 and 2005 Razzie Award nominating ballots. She was listed a suggestion in the Worst Actress category on the 2003 ballot for her performance in the film The Tuxedo (2002). And was suggested again two years later in the Worst Actress category of the 2005 ballot for her role in Garfield (2004). She failed to receive either nomination.

- Named #32 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2005 list.

- Contrary to reports, she was not replaced by ‘Jennifer Lopez’ in The Wedding Planner (2001). Hewitt has stated in interviews that she had been developing her own film by the same title, but was forced to cancel it once the film with Lopez was released. The two films were unrelated.

- Named #20 in FHM’s “100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005″ special supplement. (2005).

- Named #43 in FHM magazine’s “100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006″ supplement. (2006).

- Got Engaged to Ross McCall [November 29, 2007].

- A fan of the Glasgow Celtic Football Club.

- Is slightly claustrophobic and, while filming an episode of “Ghost Whisperer” (2005), in an underground tunnel set, a removable wall had to be installed so she could get out quickly.

- Ranked #20 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2008 list.

- Ranked #96 on Forbes Celebrity 100 List for 2008. The annual list ranks the most powerful and best-paid celebrities in Hollywood. (2008).

- Jennifer had difficulty mastering an English accent for her role in The Truth About Love. She was the only American among the film’s cast and crew.

- Jennifer originally came to Los Angeles to pursue a music career. Her plans changed, however, when she got the role of Sarah on Party of Five.

- Hewitt was among the twenty-four actors and actresses named TV Guide’s Sexiest Stars on TV in 2008.

- Among her hobbies are roller skating and horseback riding.

- Jennifer’s first stage performance was when she danced and sang “The Greatest Love of All”. She was six years old then.

- Jennifer and fiancé Ross McCall announced their break up in January, 2009. Jennifer, 29, got engaged to the Scottish actor, 32, in November 2007 after dating for two years. Following the split, the couple entered into a custody battle of their dog, Boxer.

- In January 2009 Jennifer was granted a temporary restraining order against a man who had been stalking her. It was revealed the man had moved to LA to be closer to her and had sent her more than 120 letters which were threatening and harassing in nature.

- Before Ghost Whisperer Jennifer Love Hewitt was supposed to be in the ABC comedy In The Game as a mid-season replacement but it was pulled from development after two failed pilots.

- Jennifer did a Barbie commercial in 1992. She also did commercials for LA Gear between 1989 and 1991 and for Neutrogena. In 2007, Jennifer became an endorser for Hanes Underwear.

- Jennifer admitted on the Heartbreakers commentary that she cannot drive a car with a manual transmission.

- In October 2006, Jennifer revealed she can’t ride a bicycle. Despite having lessons from her mother and boyfriend, Jennifer just can’t seem to get her balance.

- Jennifer wrote a story for the book Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul. Her story is entitled “A Friend For Life” and is about her friendship with a young cancer patient named Nicole whose dream was to meet her.

- Jennifer co-wrote the song “I’m Gonna Love You” for the animated video The Hunchback of Notre Dame II with Chris Canute.

- Jennifer is superstitious and believes in psychics and tarot cards.