Jennifer Love Hewitt Shares First Pictures of Her Kids’ Faces on Memoir Cover

Jennifer Love Hewitt shared the first public photo of her children’s faces in the most magical way possible!

The 9-1-1 actress, 45, shares a daughter and two sons with her husband, fellow actor Brian Hallisay. However, the couple never publicly posted pictures of their kids’ faces until Wednesday, April 17.

“Here it is! My new baby!” Hewitt captioned an Instagram post while announcing her new book. 

The memoir, titled Inheriting Magic: My Journey Through Grief, Joy, Celebration, and Making Every Day Magical, was illustrated by Vanessa Rivera, according to the actress. 

On the cover, the I Know What You Did Last Summer alum sits front and center as she poses with a magic wand and a book of spells as her children — Autumn James, 10, Atticus James, 8, and Aidan James, 2 — gather around. 

“I can’t believe how lucky I was to get her for this book! Moms who create magic are special!” Hewitt’s caption continued, adding, “Can’t wait for you guys to read it!”

She also spoke exclusively to E! News about the heartfelt project.

“It was the most stressful decision to show our kids or not show them,” she told the outlet in an interview published Wednesday. “But my husband and I felt like we couldn’t really tell our story without knowing who they are and how they have made our lives so full and magical.”

“My kids also saved me in grief,” she added. “They are gifts from my mom and have filled our hearts in such an incredible way. This book is for them!”

Hewitt’s book will also discuss her mother Patricia Hewitt, who died in 2012.

“I felt healed enough from losing my mom to finally be able to write about it,” she told E! News. “I also have seen how creating little bits of magic for my kids and friends makes our memories and everyday lives special. I wanted to honor my mom and how much being a mom means to me and this felt like the best way.”

She also previously discussed her growth via social media. 

“This year I went thru [sic] a lot no one knew about,” the actress wrote in a Dec. 31, 2023 Instagram post, noting that she was “grateful for that privacy.”

She added that she “learned to be a better baker,” “took chances on myself and my bigger dreams,” and “sat deeper in grief and was able to let more go.”

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Hewitt told E! News she “reached a greater place of healing” while writing the book.

“But it also shows birthday parties, holidays, how to plan and some family recipes that I hold special,” she continued. “As I create my brand, The Holiday Junkie, I wanted to show why I am that person and how it’s a mindset and way of life not just a brand.”

Inheriting Magic is set for a Dec. 10 release.