Jennifer Love Hewitt Appreciation Thread

[EddieWilson1983]

Originally Posted by BluRayTim

I have been liking and have a crush on JLH since I first saw her in I Know What You Did Last Summer and on Party Of Five way back in 1997. Even if she still has too much baby weight anywhere on her body, she still looks way better than the women in Hollywood that are pencil sticks with boobs and rear ends (both of which are surgically enlarged on such women, FWIW).

Agreed; I first saw her on the Disney Channel show "Kids Incorporated", in 1989. A few years later, I caught an episode of "Party of Five" while channel surfing, and it took a while for me to recognize her. After the first "Last Summer" film, I was a diehard fan, but lost interest when she started "Ghost Whisperer" (I'd walked away from horror by then). I saw an advertisement for "The Client List", and immediately thought she was making a poor career choice. Hollywood's got enough bimbo types; they don't need any more. I've seen a few episodes of "Criminal Minds" here and there, but that show also gets really freaky a lot of the time with issues like violence and such. It was a lot better when Mandy Patinkin was boss, in my opinion.

Jennifer has an amazing singing voice, too; I'm disappointed she hasn't pursued it more.

[BluRayTim]

Originally Posted by EddieWilson1983

Agreed; I first saw her on the Disney Channel show "Kids Incorporated", in 1989. A few years later, I caught an episode of "Party of Five" while channel surfing, and it took a while for me to recognize her. After the first "Last Summer" film, I was a diehard fan, but lost interest when she started "Ghost Whisperer" (I'd walked away from horror by then). I saw an advertisement for "The Client List", and immediately thought she was making a poor career choice. Hollywood's got enough bimbo types; they don't need any more. I've seen a few episodes of "Criminal Minds" here and there, but that show also gets really freaky a lot of the time with issues like violence and such. It was a lot better when Mandy Patinkin was boss, in my opinion.

Jennifer has an amazing singing voice, too; I'm disappointed she hasn't pursued it more.

Look on the bright, side, Jennifer stays out of trouble and doesn't have the following problems that people in Hollywood typically have: drugs, drinking, tobacco use, partying, promiscuity, trouble with the law, big tabloid scandals (outside of her weight fluctuation, which is not really a tabloid scandal and her formerly being unlucky in love, which was so ridiculously exaggerated by those terroristic tabloids that it was record setting and also not really a tabloid scandal) and compulsive gambling (illegal and legal).

FWIW, I like JLH's music a lot, too. But Anthrax, Iron Maiden and Nuclear Assault (a highly underrated and underused thrash metal band from the 1980's) she is not (not even close). But she is far better than Carly Rae Jepsen and the like (I don't give a damn how successful Carly Rae Jepsen and the like are), IMO.

[X400]

Originally Posted by Michael24

^Heartbreakers. Oh yeah!

First official image of JLH on Criminal Minds.

[Show spoiler]

This article offers a couple tidbits about her character, including that she already has a past history with the BAU team.

wow...looks like she gave up

[EddieWilson1983]

Originally Posted by BluRayTim

Look on the bright, side, Jennifer stays out of trouble and doesn't have the following problems that people in Hollywood typically have: drugs, drinking, tobacco use, partying, promiscuity, trouble with the law, big tabloid scandals (outside of her weight fluctuation, which is not really a tabloid scandal and her formerly being unlucky in love, which was so ridiculously exaggerated by those terroristic tabloids that it was record setting and also not really a tabloid scandal) and compulsive gambling (illegal and legal).

Good points.

FWIW, I like JLH's music a lot, too. But Anthrax, Iron Maiden and Nuclear Assault (a highly underrated and underused thrash metal band from the 1980's) she is not (not even close). But she is far better than Carly Rae Jepsen and the like (I don't give a damn how successful Carly Rae Jepsen and the like are), IMO.

I'm not a fan of hard rock or metal music, but Jennifer's song "How Do I Deal" was an interesting effort. I like her softer songs better, such as "I'm Gonna Love You" from the "Hunchback II" soundtrack, or the "Barenaked" album's title number.

[Michael24]

The first promo for Criminal Minds' season premiere. The quality's not great, but it gives us our first glimpse of Jen in action with the rest of the team.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkINxrkVgv8

Originally Posted by BluRayTim

FWIW, I like JLH's music a lot, too. But Anthrax, Iron Maiden and Nuclear Assault (a highly underrated and underused thrash metal band from the 1980's) she is not (not even close).

I don't even see the point of such a comparison. Two completely different styles of music.

[BluRayTim]

Originally Posted by Michael24

The first promo for Criminal Minds' season premiere. The quality's not great, but it gives us our first glimpse of Jen in action with the rest of the team.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkINxrkVgv8

I know the trailer is just 25-30 seconds long, but Season 10 of Criminal Minds looks like it's going to be excellent!

I saw this trailer a few times on Jennifer Love Hewitt Heaven (http://www.jenniferlovehewittfan.com). I was extremely impressed! Now I really can't wait for the 10th Season of Criminal Minds!

[Michael24]

Just a little over one week to go now!

Entertainment Weekly released the first official cast photo for season ten of Criminal Minds last week, showing JLH together with the whole team for the first time. Here it is, along with a second one I just saw today.





At this point, I've now seen about 125 of the show's 210 episodes from syndicated reruns over the last couple of months, so I feel pretty caught up and am totally primed to start enjoying brand new episodes.

[Moviefan2k4]

I've never been a huge fan of "Criminal Minds", especially since Mandy Patinkin left. I've wanted to see Jennifer in something where she wasn't slutted up or dealing with the occult, so I may watch one or two episodes this year...but it will depend on the subject matter. "Criminal Minds" gets really freaky sometimes, to the point I'm surprised various episodes actually make it on the air.

[AaronJ]

Originally Posted by Michael24

Just a little over one week to go now!

Entertainment Weekly released the first official cast photo for season ten of Criminal Minds last week, showing JLH together with the whole team for the first time. Here it is, along with a second one I just saw today.

[Show spoiler]

At this point, I've now seen about 125 of the show's 210 episodes from syndicated reruns over the last couple of months, so I feel pretty caught up and am totally primed to start enjoying brand new episodes.

Nice! I love the addition of JLH, and can't wait to see what she brings. I'll think she'll be a great fit.

[Michael24]

Originally Posted by Moviefan2k4

I've never been a huge fan of "Criminal Minds", especially since Mandy Patinkin left. I've wanted to see Jennifer in something where she wasn't slutted up or dealing with the occult, so I may watch one or two episodes this year...but it will depend on the subject matter. "Criminal Minds" gets really freaky sometimes, to the point I'm surprised various episodes actually make it on the air.

Yeah, I've definitely seen some bizarre plots over the last couple of months that I've been getting into it. I like that it's often very psychological, though, and I find the characters a helluva lot more likeable than most other procedurals' casts, like CSI or Law & Order.

[BluRayTim]

Originally Posted by AaronJ

Nice! I love the addition of JLH, and can't wait to see what she brings. I'll think she'll be a great fit.

+1 On all accounts.

[BluRayTim]

Originally Posted by Michael24

Just a little over one week to go now!

Entertainment Weekly released the first official cast photo for season ten of Criminal Minds last week, showing JLH together with the whole team for the first time. Here it is, along with a second one I just saw today.





At this point, I've now seen about 125 of the show's 210 episodes from syndicated reruns over the last couple of months, so I feel pretty caught up and am totally primed to start enjoying brand new episodes.

Still getting more excited by the day and I'm having more trouble waiting.

[Moviefan2k4]

Did anyone see Jennifer's appearance on Jimmy Kimmel last night? It looks like she lost more of that baby weight, and she was very funny to boot. She spoke about those who speculated on her baby's gender while she was pregnant, saying people would comment on her butt or chest to determine whether she was having a son or daughter. She joked, "I've been carrying in my backside and boobs since I was fifteen; that method doesn't work."

[Michael24]

Didn't see her appearance (I can't stand Kimmel), but she's alway comes off as just so adorable and funny in her talk show appearances.

And with tonight being the Criminal Minds season premiere, CBS has released this video featuring Jen talking about her character and a good dose of clips showing her in action.

http://www.cbs.com/shows/criminal_mi...s-back-on-cbs/

[BluRayTim]

Originally Posted by Moviefan2k4

Did anyone see Jennifer's appearance on Jimmy Kimmel last night? It looks like she lost more of that baby weight, and she was very funny to boot. She spoke about those who speculated on her baby's gender while she was pregnant, saying people would comment on her butt or chest to determine whether she was having a son or daughter. She joked, "I've been carrying in my backside and boobs since I was fifteen; that method doesn't work."

I completely agree with you, Moviefan2k4. Her appearance on Jimmy Kimmel (who I have no opinion of either way) was great.

[BluRayTim]

Originally Posted by Michael24

Didn't see her appearance (I can't stand Kimmel), but she's alway comes off as just so adorable and funny in her talk show appearances.

And with tonight being the Criminal Minds season premiere, CBS has released this video featuring Jen talking about her character and a good dose of clips showing her in action.

http://www.cbs.com/shows/criminal_mi...s-back-on-cbs/

Only 3 hours 20 minutes to go. My excitement is revving very high! And, yes, Jennifer always comes off as just so adorable and funny in her talk show appearances.

[Moviefan2k4]

Originally Posted by BluRayTim

Only 3 hours 20 minutes to go. My excitement is revving very high! And, yes, Jennifer always comes off as just so adorable and funny in her talk show appearances.

She's beautiful beyond reason, but the biggest reason why I'm such a fan is her charm and singing ability. I wish she'd do more music, and have been trying to find her previous solo albums. The main reason I avoided "Ghost Whisperer" and "Client List" was because of the subject matter, not Jennifer.

[Michael24]

I have all her albums, except for the first very one she released as a kid. It goes for crazy prices online now. You can find some videos on Youtube where she sings live acoustic versions of a couple of her songs, which prove just how good her voice really is.

I thought Ghost Whisperer was one of the best things she's done. I really enjoyed that show and was disappointed how it ended so suddenly. I think it had at least a couple more seasons in it. I also liked The Client List. Not as much as GW, but I thought it gave her a chance to show a bit more of a serious dramatic side. The wealth of eye candy certainly didn't hurt, either.

[Moviefan2k4]

Originally Posted by Michael24

I have all her albums, except for the first very one she released as a kid. It goes for crazy prices online now.

You mean this one? Amazon currently has it for $10.46...

[Michael24]

No, that's her third album. This one is her first.



It was originally released in 1992 only in Japan, then later released in the US in 1997 (which I never knew), after her next two albums. I usually see it going for high prices. I do have a CD-R copy, but an actual one would be nice to have in my collection.

And Criminal Minds just ended here on the West Coast. I think she's going to fit in well on the show.