For months, whispers have swirled around 9-1-1 star Jennifer Love Hewitt—was she expecting another baby? The buzz reignited when her character, Maddie Buckley, appeared to sport a noticeable bump in recent episodes. But now, we finally have the truth.
Spoiler alert: Jennifer Love Hewitt is not pregnant in real life.
While 9-1-1 viewers were quick to speculate that art was imitating life, the actress put those rumors to rest in a candid interview late last year. She confirmed that the on-screen pregnancy was strictly a storyline development—and not a reflection of her current life. “I love playing Maddie’s journey, but that chapter is only happening on-screen,” Hewitt said with a smile.
This isn’t the first time fiction and reality have blurred for the Ghost Whisperer alum. In 2021, Hewitt was pregnant with her third child, Aidan James, just as Maddie was preparing to welcome a baby on the show. That uncanny parallel sparked even more confusion among fans this time around.
But Hewitt, now a mother of three—Autumn, Atticus, and Aidan—with husband Brian Hallisay, has made it clear: their family is complete. “We’re in a really happy, balanced place,” she previously told People. “I’m enjoying every moment with my kids, and there are no more babies on the way!”
So while Maddie may be entering motherhood again on 9-1-1, Jennifer Love Hewitt is simply doing what she does best—delivering a compelling, emotionally grounded performance. And yes, she’s doing it all while shutting down rumors with grace.
Conclusion: Jennifer Love Hewitt is not expecting—but she’s absolutely keeping fans on their toes. And as far as Maddie Buckley goes? Buckle up, because 9-1-1 isn’t done surprising us yet.
