Jennifer Love Hewitt is speaking out about the attention on her body -- and how it almost prevented her from appearing in the new I Know What You Did Last Summer sequel.

Jennifer Love Hewitt took the little black dress to the red carpet for the "I Know What You Did Last Summer" movie premiere.

The 46-year-old actor, producer, and mother of three wore a figure-hugging, black beaded gown to the debut of the horror-thriller on Monday, July 14. While many praised her look, some online users body-shamed her—prompting swift backlash from fans, influencers, and experts alike.

Hewitt, who rose to fame in the 1990s with starring roles in "Party of Five" and "I Know What You Did Last Summer," has remained endeared to her fans even though she hasn't been a constant feature on the Hollywood red carpet over the last couple of years.