Jennifer Love Hewitt addresses ageism in Hollywood: “It’s hurtful to be rejected as you are”

“Age is age,” Hewitt said, emphasizing the beauty of self-acceptance in her 40s. However, she admitted it hasn’t been easy dealing with fans who idolized her looks during her younger years and resist seeing her evolve. “People seem to pick an age they love and think represents you, and you’re never supposed to grow beyond that,” she explained.