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Jennifer Love Hewitt reaffirmed that childhood dreams are indeed possible to come true, even if it takes a lifetime to do so. She shared an emotional video to celebrate her Louie Award win for greeting cards she designed in collaboration with 2021 Co. The win had practically become an honor both professionally and as the realization of a lifetime dream she and her best friend used to share when they were little girls.
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In the video, Hewitt was choked up recounting her journey: “This is why you dream. This is why you manifest and this is why you never stop believing in the things that you really want.” The winning card, “Maker of Magic,” carries special weight as it was inspired by her late mother. Hewitt said the design was born of grief and love-as much now as a mother herself.
The comments flooded in, with fans in support and many sharing their bittersweet feelings of witnessing a dream tied to family coming true. One wrote, “Your Mum would be so incredibly proud of you,” with another replying, “Seeing you achieve your childhood dream is amazing!” Then came the shared dreams, including one who shared that she has been working toward the same card-making dream since childhood and still harbors a file full of designs waiting to be printed.
Not all comments were heartstrings-fueled bliss. One began a wildly inappropriate descent into vulgarities that made the heartfelt thread stand out all the more. On the other end of the spectrum, longtime fans indulged in nostalgia with the likes of, “I felt for you at 10.” The nostalgic feelings often remind fans of classic horror roles she portrayed in the past.
The win was also a shining spotlight on Hewitt’s partnership with 2021 Co., a company she lauded for welcoming her into the creative process. She said, “They allowed me to realize one of my childhood dreams,” while stressing never to give up.
Glorious and genuine are not two adjectives commonly associated with the entertainment industry. The sheer rawness of Hewitt’s emotion and the tremendous support from the fans remind us all that some dreams are worth waiting for, whether they knock on your door with a greeting card win at 46 or not.
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For those who are still harboring their own, the message must be loud and clear: It is time to keep moving; the magic is behind that corner when you least expect it! The enthusiasm for Hewitt’s work continues as she recently urged fans to catch her summer slasher film in theaters and also hints at her previous hit I Know What You Did Last Summer which has been revived.