Is there bad blood between Sarah Michelle Gellar and Jennifer Love Hewitt? Fans are wondering after a seemingly awkward moment between the two actresses, who co-starred in the 1997 hit I Know What You Did Last Summer. Although it’s been years since they worked together, Gellar’s recent reaction to a simple red-carpet question about Hewitt has sparked speculation that there may be unresolved tension.
During a premiere for Dexter: Original Sin on December 11, Gellar was excited to talk about the upcoming I Know What You Did Last Summer reboot, calling it an “incredible cast” with a “fun script.” However, things took an unexpected turn when an Extra reporter asked her about Hewitt’s potential return to the franchise.
When the reporter mentioned Hewitt’s possible involvement, Gellar gave a silent shrug and made a facial expression that could only be described as a “lemon-sucking” look, quickly following it with, “I have nothing to do with that.” The clip of her reaction quickly went viral, and social media exploded with fans analyzing her every move.
One user on X joked, “Look at her face! She hates her so bad,” while another said, “I think there’s beef… This seems so shady LOL.” Other commenters had fun with the drama, with one noting, “Sarah Michelle Gellar’s face is a whole mood — like, ‘We’re not friends, but I’m not saying why!’”
But not everyone thought there was tension. Some fans suggested that the awkward moment was simply due to the interviewer’s question, with one commenting, “The way there’s no beef and the interviewer is just annoying.” Others speculated that it could have been a playful moment between the two stars, with one fan writing, “Haha, it’s all in good humor! Maybe just a playful moment between them.”
Interestingly, Hewitt, 45, didn’t seem to stoke the fire at all. In fact, just the day before Gellar’s interview, she appeared on the I’ve Never Said This Before With Tommy DiDario podcast, where she praised Gellar and her husband, Freddie Prinze Jr. “I root for her and think it’s the cutest thing in the world that they’ve been married for 100 years and have kids,” Hewitt said, dismissing any negative rumors about their relationship.
Despite Gellar’s potentially icy reaction, it’s clear that there’s no major feud, at least not publicly. In fact, Hewitt confirmed on Instagram on December 13 that she would reprise her role in the I Know What You Did Last Summer reboot, a move that Gellar also shared on her Story, showing that there’s still support between them.
Whether there’s any real tension or not, it seems that the drama surrounding the reboot is already delivering the kind of behind-the-scenes intrigue that fans love.