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• House Arrest (1996)

• Can't Hardly Wait (1998)

• I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998)

• Heartbreakers (2001)

• The Tuxedo (2001)

• Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993)

• I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)

• Garfield: A Tail Of Two Kitties (2006)

• Tropic Thunder

• Garfield: The Movie

Highlights

• Jennifer Love Hewitt's movies have collectively grossed over $370 million at the global box office.
• I Still Know What You Did Last Summer grossed $40 million globally, nearly twice its production budget.
• Can't Hardly Wait has a box office gross estimated at $56.9 million when adjusted for inflation.

This doe-eyed teen queen captured hearts in the '90s, and carved a diverse career path encompassing teen flicks, horror chills, rom-coms, and even animation.

From small-screen beginnings to Hollywood blockbusters, Jennifer Love Hewitt has entertained audiences for over three decades; her filmography is a kaleidoscope of genres.

Known for her roles in the horror film I Know What You Did Last Summer and its sequel, as well as the teen comedy film Can't Hardly Wait, she has proven her range on the big screen.

In addition to Jennifer Love Hewitt's net worth (estimated at over $22 million), she has also earned substantial paychecks, with one of her highest being from the television series Ghost Whisperer, earning between $150,000 to $225,000 per episode.

The Golden Globe-nominated actress also reportedly earned $4 million from the romantic crime comedy Heartbreakers.

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The Party Of Five star has significantly impacted the box office success of her films, particularly those where she plays a leading role or is part of a central ensemble.

Jennifer Love Hewitt's movies have collectively grossed over $370 million, contributing to a total of over $965 million to her filmography at the global box office.

10 House Arrest (1996)

Global Box Office, House Arrest: $7 Million

In 1996, a young Jennifer Love Hewitt landed a supporting role in the family comedy, House Arrest.

The film tells the story of two teenagers who, fed up with their parents' impending divorce, lock them in the basement. Hewitt plays Brooke Figler, one of the leading character's love interest caught in the crossfire of this madcap family drama.

While House Arrest didn't exactly set the box office alight, raking in only $7 million globally, it offered Hewitt a glimpse into the world of Hollywood comedies.

House Arrest was panned by critics but garnered positive reviews for its lighthearted humor, and Hewitt's natural charm was refreshing.

9 Can't Hardly Wait (1998)

Global Box Office, Can't Hardly Wait: $25.6 Million

This coming-of-age teen classic, Can't Hardly Wait, threw Jennifer Love Hewitt headfirst into teen rom-com royalty:

Playing Amanda, the newly-crowned queen of the senior class, Hewitt navigates a night of love, longing, and last-minute chances under the disco ball.

Though critics were lukewarm, audiences flocked to the late '90s vibes and infectious soundtrack, propelling Can't Hardly Wait to a respectable box office triumph.

Can't Hardly Wait earned $8 million in its opening weekend. Its total domestic gross was $25.5 million, nearly three times its production budget.

Adjusted for inflation, Can't Hardly Wait's legacy still sparkles, with its box office gross now estimated at $56.9 million.

8 I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998)

Global Box Office, I Still Know What You Did Last Summer: $40 Million

In I Still Know What You Did Last Summer, Jennifer Love Hewitt returns as Julie James, haunted by a year of secrets and now pursued by a relentless killer in paradise.

Alongside friends Ray (Freddie Prinze Jr.) and Karla (Brandy Norwood), their Bahamas vacation takes a terrifying turn as old fears resurface and the body count rises again.

With a production budget of $24 million, the movie achieved a domestic box office performance almost twice its production cost, bringing in $40 million in the United States.

Adjusted for inflation, I Still Know What You Did Last Summer's box office gross would be between $75 and $80 million today:

7 Heartbreakers (2001)

Global Box Office, Heartbreakers: $57.7 Million

In Heartbreakers, Jennifer Love Hewitt teams up with Sigourney Weaver for a delightful game of cat and mouse, where love is the ultimate con.

Together, they play Max and Page, a mother-daughter duo who fleece unsuspecting millionaires with their irresistible charm and cunning schemes.

Heartbreakers received mixed reviews from critics, but this hilarious caper comedy swept into the box office top spot, earning $12.3 million on its opening weekend.

Heartbreakers wrapped its theater stint, amassing $57,756,408 globally — one and a half times its production budget.

6 The Tuxedo (2001)

Global Box Office, The Tuxedo: $104.3 Million

In The Tuxedo, Jennifer Love Hewitt gets her 007 moment alongside martial arts master Jackie Chan.

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Hewitt plays Del Blaine, a rookie agent thrown into the world of espionage alongside Jimmy Tong (Chan), a hapless cabbie turned secret weapon thanks to a high-tech tuxedo.

The Tuxedo was broadly slammed by critics, with scathing reviews condemning its poor special effects and bad writing. However, Jackie's charisma, action, and chemistry with Jennifer Love Hewitt received praise.

On a reported budget of $60 million, this high-octane romp grossed $50.5 million in the United States and $54 million from overseas, bringing its global total to $104 million.

5 Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993)

Global Box Office, Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit: $124.7 Million

While still a young face in Hollywood, Jennifer Love Hewitt charmed audiences in 1993 with her angelic voice and bubbly screen presence as Margaret, a member of the spirited choir in Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit.

While Deloris Van Cartier (Whoopi Goldberg) led the charge, Hewitt's shining talent and youthful enthusiasm added a fresh layer of musical magic to the sequel.

Despite mixed reviews compared to its predecessor, Sister Act 2 still belted its way to a respectable box office success.

The film grossed $57.3 million domestically and $67.3 million internationally, for a global total of $124.6 million, against a $38 million budget.

4 I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)

Global Box Office, I Know What You Did Last Summer: $125.6 Million

Before Scream slashed its way onto screens, Jennifer Love Hewitt launched the 1990s teen horror revival with this iconic chiller:

In it, Julie James (Hewitt) and her friends make a fateful pact to cover up a hit-and-run. A year later, a masked killer wielding a hook begins stalking them, forcing them to confront their guilt and fight for their lives.

I Know What You Did Last Summer garnered mixed reviews from critics but achieved commercial success.

This summer nightmare earned an impressive $125 million worldwide, nearly 7.5 times its $17 million budget.

It dominated the box office for three weeks straight, raking in over $15 million on its debut weekend.

I Know What You Did Last Summer spawned a franchise and countless parodies.

In February 2023, a legacy sequel was announced to be in development, with Jennifer Love Hewitt in negotiations to reprise her role.

3 Garfield: A Tail Of Two Kitties (2006)

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Global Box Office, Garfield: A Tail Of Two Kitties: $143.3 Million

In 2006, Jennifer Love Hewitt stepped back into the fluffy paws of Dr. Liz Wilson for Garfield: A Tail Of Two Kitties.

While the lasagna-loving feline's second live-action adventure didn't quite match the box office success of its predecessor, it still scratched up a respectable $143 million worldwide, more than doubling its $60 million budget.

Garfield: A Tail Of Two Kitties received generally negative reviews from critics. The film earned over $28 million from home-based theaters.

However, it was international audiences that helped the film to greater success, pouring $114.9 million into the project's coffers.

2 Tropic Thunder

Global Box Office, Tropic Thunder: $195.7 Million

While Jennifer Love Hewitt might not have headlined this explosive action comedy, her brief but hilarious cameo brought an extra dose of charm to the chaos.

In Tropic Thunder, Hewitt joins a star-studded cast in this satirical action comedy film directed by Ben Stiller. Tropic Thunder follows a group of "prima donna" actors making a Vietnam War film.

Though her screen time is limited, audiences would not miss the sight of those sparkling eyes and signature smile, even for a fleeting moment.

Tropic Thunder opened at the top of the American box office with $25 million in its first weekend.

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It retained the number-one position for three consecutive weeks, earning $16 million and $11 million in its second and third week.

Tropic Thunder ultimately grossed more than $195 million worldwide, with $110.5 million coming from North America and $85 million from international markets.

1 Garfield: The Movie

Global Box Office - $203,172,417

Jennifer Love Hewitt brought her charisma to Peter Hewitt's Garfield: The Movie, where she played Dr. Liz Wilson, a vet with a soft spot for the world's most cynical feline.

Alongside Bill Murray's iconic voice performance as Garfield, the film brought the orange tabby's comic strip antics to life in a hilarious live-action romp.

Critics might have clawed at their pens, but audiences couldn't resist the fluffy fun.

On its opening weekend, Garfield: The Movie earned $21.7 million.

The film grossed $75.3 million in the United States and Canada and $127.8 million in other territories, bringing its global box office total to $203 million, which is four times its $50 million estimated budget.