Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 15, 2025 · Entertainment

Jennifer Love Hewitt's Bold Red Carpet Look: Ginger Hair & Cleavage at IKWYDL Sequel Premiere

Jennifer Love Hewitt made a rare red carpet appearance on Monday evening at the I Know What You Did Last Summer movie premiere

Jennifer Love Hewitt Sizzles on the Red Carpet: A Look Back at Her Sultry Return to the I Know What You Did Last Summer Franchise

The wait is almost over, and we can't help but salivate at the thought of the upcoming sequel to the 1997 horror classic, I Know What You Did Last Summer. But before we dive into the new film, let's take a step back in time and revisit the iconic red carpet appearance that got everyone talking - Jennifer Love Hewitt's sizzling return to the franchise!

The 46-year-old actress stunned in a bold new look at the Los Angeles premiere of the movie, trading in her signature brunette locks for a fiery ginger hue. Her fresh 'do perfectly complemented her figure-hugging, 3-D beaded black dress from Rachel Gilbert - a look that left fans and friends alike gagging! The BareNaked singer completed her ensemble with pointy-toe black pumps featuring silver line detail and a striking smokey eye, mauve-toned blush, and coordinating matte lipstick.

Hewitt, who starred in the original 1997 slasher and reprises her role in the 2025 sequel, uncovered a new look at the Los Angeles event

But Hewitt wasn't the only starlet serving up major style at the star-studded premiere. Her co-star Chase Sui Wonders, 29, brought the heat in a cream-colored satin mini dress with a corset bodice and lacy detail - a look that left jaws dropped! The actress, who was previously linked to Pete Davidson, rocked a jaw-length bob styled in a center part with one side of the front tucked behind her ear.

Meanwhile, longtime couple and former IKWYDL co-stars Sarah Michelle Gellar, 48, and Freddie Prinze Jr., 49, made a stunning entrance as well. Gellar flaunted her signature blonde locks in a half-up, half-down style with tight, sultry waves throughout, pairing it with a strapless, blue, butterfly Oscar de la Renta mini dress that picked up on the frock's subtle orange accents. Her matching accessories - a square-shaped clutch and pointy heels - added the perfect touch to her overall look.

Prinze Jr., meanwhile, looked effortlessly cool in his navy blue suit with a double-breasted jacket, layering a crew neck white shirt underneath for an added touch of sophistication. His sleek, dark leather loafers completed the look that left fans swooning!

Sarah Michelle Gellar and Jennifer seen in the original I Know What You Did Last Summer film from 1997

But what really stole the show was the undeniable chemistry between Gellar and Prinze Jr., who first met on the set of I Know What You Did Last Summer in 1999 and became Hollywood's 'it' couple shortly after. The longtime husband and wife, parents to two children - daughter Charlotte Grace, 15, and son Rocky James, 12 - still have that certain spark that has kept them going strong all these years.

And speaking of sparks, actor Seth Green, 51, posed up a storm with his stunning wife Clare Grant, 45, at the premiere. Green wore a black suit, dressing it down with textured pink and black sneakers, while Grant put on a leggy display in a plunging, black, long-sleeved mini dress and heels.

But amidst all the glamour and glitz, there was one thing that really caught our attention - Jennifer Love Hewitt's sizzling return to the I Know What You Did Last Summer franchise! The actress reprises her role as Julie James in the new film, which brings back original cast members Hewitt and Prinze Jr. along with a new group of characters.

Hewitt shared a moment with co-star Chase Sui Wonders

In a thrilling first-look trailer released by TheScholarlyNote.com earlier this month, we got our first glimpse at Hewitt and Prinze Jr. reprising their iconic roles as Julie James and Ray Bronson from the original film. The latest teaser shows a slew of new footage, ending with Hewitt repeating her iconic line from the first film - 'What are you waiting for?' - leaving fans begging for more!

The movie is set to hit theaters on July 18, and we can't wait to see what's in store! Until then, let's take another look at Jennifer Love Hewitt's sultry return to the franchise and get ready to scream (and laugh) our way through this summer's most anticipated horror flick.

L-R I Know What You Did Last Summer co-stars Madelyn Cline, Chase Sui Wonders, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, Sarah Pidgeon and Gabbriette

Also at the star-studded gathering were longtime couple and former IKWYDL co-stars Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr.

Gellar, whose character was killed off in the original movie, hit the premiere dressed in a strapless, blue, butterfly Oscar de la Renta mini dress

Actor Seth Green, 51, posed with former Buffy the Vampire Slayer co-star Sarah at the starry movie premiere

The longtime friends couldn't contain their laughter

Green attended the soiree with longtime wife, model and actress Clare Grant, 45

Chase looked like a bombshell in a cream-colored satin mini dress

Madelyn Cline, 27, arrived in a bubblegum pink dress with a plunging neckline

Singer Angelica Torres made a statement in a strapless PVC mini dress and the movie title painted across her chest