Is Jennifer Love Hewitt expecting? The truth behind the "9-1-1" fan theories

Following the recent broadcast of a new episode of the popular ABC series ‘9-1-1,’ a segment of the show's dedicated fanbase has been actively speculating about whether actress Jennifer Love Hewitt, who portrays the character Maddie Buckley, is currently pregnant in real life. This curiosity has been primarily fueled by her character Maddie's ongoing pregnancy storyline within the show, where the dispatcher is expecting her second child with Chimney Han, played by Kenneth Choi.
The online ‘9-1-1’ community, particularly on platforms such as Reddit, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram, has been abuzz with discussions and inquiries regarding Hewitt's potential real-life pregnancy status.
One user on X humorously commented on the recurring pregnancy storylines in Hewitt's shows, writing, “I feel like Jennifer Love Hewitt is always pregnant on these shows she looks good pregnant though", accompanying the comment with laughing emojis. Another user on the same platform confidently stated, “When Jennifer Love Hewitt is pregnant on 9-1-1 that means she’s pregnant in real life,” indicating a belief that her on-screen pregnancies often mirror her off-screen experiences.
Is Jennifer pregnant in real-life?
Despite the widespread fan speculation and fervent online discussions, Jennifer Love Hewitt has unequivocally stated that she is not currently pregnant in real life. In a November 2024 interview with Us Weekly, Hewitt directly addressed the numerous messages she had received from friends and fans inquiring if Maddie’s pregnancy on the show meant she was expecting again. With a laugh, she clarified, “No, I can do one real one and one fake one, people. I am not pregnant again. I am too tired. I have three children, I’m good.”
Hewitt, who shares three children – daughter Autumn (11), son Atticus (9), and son Aidan (3) – with her husband Brian Hallisay, has indicated that her family feels complete. This sentiment echoes a 2021 interview with People magazine where she stated, “I’m pretty sure [three is it]. I think five is a great number,” suggesting that she and her husband are content with their current family size. Therefore, the ongoing pregnancy storyline for her character Maddie Buckley in ‘9-1-1’ is purely fictional and does not reflect Hewitt's real-life circumstances.