Reports indicate that the Ghost Whisperer star appeared in an Instagram post shared by her hairstylist, Nikki Lee. However, rather than admiring her transformation, some social media users were quick to comment on her altered appearance.
The buzz followed Hewitt’s decision to chop her hair into a sleek bob and dye it a deep brown. Lee captioned the post, “Was time to spice things up.” As expected, the actress’s new look sparked a flurry of reactions, with many fans showering her with compliments. However, some detractors speculated that she had undergone cosmetic procedures, with a few even branding her “unrecognizable.”
While many celebrities ignore such criticism, Hewitt took a different approach—firing back with a series of playful, filter-heavy selfies that exaggerated her appearance.
“So many people said I look different,” she wrote. “I look the same as always. Couldn’t look more natural. I woke up like this. Filters don’t change you that much.”
Her lighthearted response aimed to make a point about online scrutiny, while also encouraging kindness. She wrapped up her message with: “Let people be filtered or unfiltered. Be good. Be kind. Spread love.”
This isn’t the first time Hewitt’s appearance has sparked discussion. Earlier this year, she faced similar scrutiny after posting a heartfelt birthday message upon turning 44.
“Woke up at 4 a.m. and was 44! I am deeply grateful, blessed, happy, sometimes insecure about aging, a mom of three incredible babies, married to the most handsome and awesome man, and really excited to see what this year has for us,” she wrote at the time.
Despite the positive sentiment, some fans were stunned
On how different she looked, one user commented, “I thought this was a mistake—I didn’t even recognize her.”
As social media continues to fuel discussions about celebrity appearances, Hewitt’s response serves as a reminder to embrace change and practice kindness.