Jennifer Love Hewitt, known for her role in ABC’s “9-1-1,” took a moment amidst her preparations for the season 7 premiere to honor a significant figure in her life who supported her long before her rise to fame.
On her Instagram account, the actress posted a touching tribute commemorating the birthday of her late mother, Patricia, who passed away in 2012 after battling cancer. Alongside a throwback photo capturing a warm embrace between mother and daughter, Jennifer expressed her profound emotions, reminiscing about the cherished moments with her mother.
“Happy Birthday Mom. I love you beyond what I can write in words,” Jennifer wrote in the post shared on March 8. “I would choose you as my mom a million times. Thoughts of you laughing, us holding hands, and your hugs keep me going. I wish I could lay in your lap today and you would rub my hair. But thank you for the visit as a hummingbird on my way to work this morning. Hope heaven is throwing you a party, and I will be thinking of you all day. Love you the most always and forever. ❤️.”
Jennifer’s heartfelt message stirred a wave of support from fans, who empathized with her profound loss and offered words of comfort in the comments section.
“Sending love to you on this special day ❤️,” one person wrote on Instagram. “Today is my Mother’s birthday as well. Maybe Heaven is throwing a huge party for them,” another commented. “Happy birthday to your dear mom. She must have been a special lady from your posts,” expressed a different follower.
While Jennifer commemorated Patricia’s birthday, it isn’t the only occasion she has shared her emotions about her mother’s passing, which occurred over a decade ago. Each year, on the anniversary of Patricia’s death, Jennifer shares intimate mother-daughter moments with her fans, revealing the enduring pain of her absence and the profound impact her mother had on her life.
“11 years ago, my life changed in a moment,” she reflected in a June 2023 post on Instagram. “We didn’t get to say goodbye, but I think it’s because we wouldn’t have known how. I see you in my kids every day. I feel you in things I say and smile because I’m more like you than I thought. I honor you by trying to create magic for my family just like you did for us. I love you deeply. I’m so grateful you were our mom. This day will always hurt because you were that special. Always and forever, mom ❤️.”