Jennifer Love Hewitt didn’t have much of a break between the cancellation of her show The Client List and the call she received to appear on Criminal Minds and says she wasn’t quite ready to make the transition.
The 36-year-old actress planned to take a break from work to spend more time with her daughter, Autumn, but her plans were nixed when she was asked to take on the role of Kate Callahan on long-running CBS series.
According to E! Online, Hewitt jumped on the chance to star on the show despite her plans.
“When I got the call, I was in my sweatpants, with no makeup, making stuffed bell peppers in my kitchen, where I’ve been for a while post-baby,” the actress told the website, adding that she thought she was getting “punk’d.”
Jennifer Love Hewitt made her #CriminalMinds debut. What did you think of the season premiere? http://t.co/ZxXiovoZhI pic.twitter.com/1Cvt7KIuVu
— Zap2it (@Zap2it) October 2, 2014
But when she realized the call was legit, Hewitt says she was thrilled to return to television in the acclaimed series.
“I had been on a break for a bit being a mommy,” Hewitt told Entertainment Weekly. “They were looking to add a new cast member and obviously I spent some time at CBS before, doing Ghost Whisperer. Honestly, I had always wondered and been waiting to find the perfect way to get back. My first CBS experience was so awesome. They’re great, and Les [Moonves] has been great to me. I was really excited when they called and asked to take a meeting. I met with [showrunner] Erica [Messer], who I’ve known since I was 14 from Party of Five. I hadn’t seen her in a really long time, so it was great to catch up with her. It all fit and the timing was perfect.”
Despite what she might be feeling about her readiness for the role, Hewitt‘s costars seem thrilled she joined the show.
Working with @TheReal_Jlh today. Yes I'm a lucky guy! @CM_SetReport pic.twitter.com/Vm57aDaF2h
— Joe Mantegna (@JoeMantegna) September 26, 2014
Jennifer Love Hewitt is not only a pretty woman. Sweet, funny, clearly talented. I am simply happy she joined our show! CRIMINAL MINDS X
— Shemar Moore (@shemarmoore) October 2, 2014
Yes! We ALL MISS PAGET BREWSTER! But WE ALL WELCOME and ENJOY JENNIFER LOVE HEWITT.. Embrace her and ENJOY SEASON X.. Much Love to OUR FANS!
— Shemar Moore (@shemarmoore) October 2, 2014
A whole lotta love. Welcome @TheReal_Jlh #CriminalMinds
— AJ Cook (@ajcookofficial) October 2, 2014
BTW, @TheReal_Jlh is wearing a jacket that I own #CriminalMinds
— AJ Cook (@ajcookofficial) October 2, 2014
And she's rocking it #CriminalMinds
— AJ Cook (@ajcookofficial) October 2, 2014
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