Jennifer Love Hewitt is a self-proclaimed “holiday junkie,” so it stands to reason that she married a man (actor Brian Hallisay) who knows his way around a Christmas gift.

“He is a great gift giver, he’s very thoughtful,” the 9-1-1 actress, who was on hand to launch Ferrero Rocher’s “Add Your Golden Touch” campaign, told Parade in an exclusive new interview.

Last year in particular, she continued, “he blew my mind.”

The ’90s icon went on to explain how he found her a piece of vintage jewelry, which she collects, with a very specific and special meaning.

“He found this vintage ring that [was engraved with] my birth date and birth month, but from the year of my mother,” Hewitt recalled. “It was February 21, 1945 and engraved on it was 2-21-45, so it was like we were together somehow, and he found it, and I just melted. It’s just my favorite. I don’t wear it very often because I don’t want anything to happen to it. But it was really just amazing.”

Hewitt’s mother died in 2012, when Hewitt was 33 years old, and the Ghost Whisperer star writes about the gravity of that loss in her upcoming memoir, Inheriting Magic: My Journey Through Grief, Joy, Celebration, and Making Every Day Magical.

The book also chronicles how she and Hallisay met, started a family and “took my mom’s magic and turned it into our everyday magical intention,” she told Parade. Ultimately, the book ends by showing how Hewitt became “The Holiday Junkie.”

“[It explains] why that makes me so happy, and how I use my mom’s magic in my own life every day, and really how it helped me sort of transform the grief that was sitting on my heart to grief that’s now in my heart as I move forward.”

The memoir’s release coincides with the premiere of Hewitt’s Lifetime movie The Holiday Junkie, which she stars in alongside Hallisay, and directs.

“He really had a lot of trust in me,” Hewitt said of their collaboration (she also directed him in an episode of The Client List, the Lifetime series that brought them together more than a decade ago).

“He’s not a Christmas movie guy…he likes Christmas movies, but he doesn’t, like, sit and watch them all on television like I do,” she added. “I watch 40 or 50 a year, if I’m being honest—with my daughter, and we see everything. So he was like, ‘Look, this is your world. This is what you love, tell me what to do here. What does the Christmas Movie Guy do? How’s his vibe?’ and all that stuff. So it was really fun. He put a lot of faith in me. He’s so tremendous in this movie. It just made me so happy. I hope he’s in all the Christmas movies after this one. He’s so dreamy.”

Source: Parade

This holiday season, Ferrero Rocher®, the iconic premium chocolate brand with a passion for helping people elevate their celebrations, will inspire hosts with simple ways to level up their event to the gold standard with their new campaign, Add Your Golden Touch, featuring actress, director, and holiday lover, Jennifer Love Hewitt.

The joy of the holiday season brings with it the joy of spending time with loved ones, but for some, also the stress of holiday hosting. Whether you’re hosting for the first time, or a seasoned professional, taking your décor to the next level can sometimes feel out of reach. A 2023 survey revealed that seventy-one percent of hosts said they needed at least a day to prepare their homes to have people over for the holidays.

“Our Add Your Golden Touch campaign aims to inspire and encourage anyone who wants to bring their hosting game to the next level through easy and accessible tutorials and fun prizes,” says Robert Hoover, Vice President of Marketing, Ferrero Premium Chocolate. “Ferrero Rocher® is the perfect accessory to make your next celebration shine this holiday season.”

To kick-off the campaign, Ferrero Rocher® launched an online hub on November 15, featuring free decorating tips, style guides and do-it-yourself tutorials to help hosts enhance their holiday hosting skills throughout the season. From golden wreaths and festive place cards, to dazzling ornaments and more, these online guides will offer inspiration for the holiday season and beyond. Best of all, customers can enter the “Add Your Golden Touch” Sweepstakes for a chance to win a 96-piece Ferrero Rocher® pyramid to wow your guests at your upcoming celebration. To enter, visit https://ferrerorochergoldentouch.com.

To help bring these helpful hosting inspirations to life, Ferrero Rocher® is also partnering with beloved actress and self-proclaimed holiday hosting extraordinaire, Jennifer Love-Hewitt. Together, they are sharing simple ways you can “add your golden touch” with Ferrero Rocher®, with custom handwritten place cards, pyramid centerpieces, and post dinner gifts.

“I’m thrilled to be partnering with Ferrero Rocher® this holiday season,” said Jennifer Love Hewitt. “It’s a longtime favorite chocolate for my family, especially around the holidays. I have been hosting my family holiday dinners for years, so I have a few tricks up my sleeve, and Ferrero Rocher® is making it even easier for you to impress your guests in your home and at the table.”

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MakerPlace by Michaels, the only online marketplace offering handmade goods, classes, and how-to’s from U.S.-based makers and artisans, today debuted an exclusive holiday gift guide featuring handmade products thoughtfully curated by beloved actress, mom, crafting enthusiast and self-described Holiday Junkie ™, Jennifer Love Hewitt.

With her exceptional eye for creativity, love of all things holiday, and passion for supporting small businesses, Hewitt handpicked a range of unique and thoughtful items that capture the warmth and spirit of the holiday season. From home décor, custom jewelry, personalized presents, and more, the MakerPlace x Jennifer Love Hewitt Handmade Holiday Gift Guide offers a wide array of high-quality handcrafted gifts for all kinds of recipients. Each item is lovingly created by U.S.-based artisans, designers and makers, ensuring that every purchase supports small businesses while spreading the joy of handmade craftsmanship.

“I’ve always felt that the most meaningful gifts are the ones with a personal touch, and there’s nothing more heartfelt than something handmade,” said Jennifer Love Hewitt. “Partnering with MakerPlace by Michaels is a way to share unique, beautiful gifts and support the small businesses and artisans who pour their passion into every piece. I hope these thoughtful pieces brighten your holiday season and bring joy to all who receive them.”

Committed to supporting U.S.-based small businesses, sellers on MakerPlace earn up to 33% more on every sale than on other online marketplaces due to MakerPlace’s low fees, free listings, and flexible membership options. To further support makers this holiday season, all items sold on MakerPlace will be discounted 30% off as part of a special Small Business Saturday promotion from November 28 through December 3. This holiday promotion comes at no cost to sellers, giving customers even more reason to shop small for holiday gifts and support MakerPlace artisans while helping sellers boost sales during this competitive shopping season.

“We are absolutely delighted to team up with Jennifer Love Hewitt, whose infectious passion for celebrating the holidays and deep appreciation for handmade artistry make her the ideal partner for our handmade holiday gift guide,” said Scott Bramble, Vice President at MakerPlace by Michaels. “Her unique vision and creativity will undoubtedly inspire consumers to discover unique gifts, shop small, and support talented artisans this holiday season.”

The MakerPlace x Jennifer Love Hewitt Handmade Holiday Gift Guide is shoppable on MakerPlace.com. With options for all tastes and budgets, this collection is the perfect way to discover and shop for one-of-a-kind, handcrafted gifts.

Shop the gift guide now at https://www.michaels.com/makerplace/gift-guide.