Jennifer Love Hewitt, known for her roles in "9-1-1" and "I Know What You Did Last Summer," has revealed the bizarre way she prepares for dramatic scenes: watching pimple-popping videos.
Jennifer Love Hewitt, the acclaimed actress known for her roles in "9-1-1" and "I Know What You Did Last Summer," has shared an unconventional method she employs to prepare for filming emotional scenes. In a recent interview with E! News, the 45-year-old actress revealed that she finds solace in watching videos of pimple popping.
Hewitt explained that this unique form of internet content helps her tap into the desired emotions without disrupting her dramatic headspace. "I like to watch pimple-popping videos," she said. "Because it's really enjoyable A, and B, it doesn't mess with my headspace. It doesn't take me out of the drama headspace and into a happier headspace."
In contrast, Hewitt avoids viewing photographs of her three children before filming sad scenes. She explained that seeing her loved ones elicits a positive emotional response, which conflicts with the desired somber mood. "I find it hard to look at pictures of my kids while I'm doing crying scenes because then I get really happy," she said. "So, I tend to watch pimple-popping videos."
Hewitt also shared that she utilizes other techniques to enhance her emotional performances. Music plays a significant role in setting the mood, and she keeps a lighthearted demeanor during breaks between scenes. "I listen to a lot of music to kind of get in the mood," she said. "And then I just try to keep it light for myself in between."
The actress credits her children with making it easier to balance her emotional experiences on and off set. "Honestly, the drama stuff has gotten easier for me since having kids," Hewitt said. "Because I have such a better balance now of going to work and kind of being dramatic and doing all that and then the second that I walk in the door, it's like you just have to be silly."
"So, it lightens my mood up right away," she added.
Hewitt has been a professional actress since she was 10 years old. After a three-year hiatus from acting to focus on motherhood, she returned to the small screen in 2018 with her role in "9-1-1." In a previous interview with E! News!, Hewitt reflected on her experiences as both a working professional and a stay-at-home mom.
"I've gotten to be a professional my whole life," Hewitt said. "And now I've been a stay-at-home mom. And they both are equally as rewarding and beautiful and crazy and fun."
"I have had the best time," she added. "And yeah, I loved it."
Hewitt's unconventional method of preparing for emotional scenes highlights the diverse and often peculiar techniques actors employ to access their characters' emotions. Her ability to balance her professional and personal lives demonstrates the challenges and rewards of being a working parent.
