Jennifer Love Hewitt and her husband, Brian Hallisay, made a rare joint public appearance Friday night at ABC’s End of Summer Soirée in West Hollywood, arriving together on the red carpet as they approach their 12th wedding anniversary in November.
The couple, both 46, appeared relaxed and affectionate as they posed for photographers. Hewitt and Hallisay are not often seen together at public events, and their paired appearance drew attention from onlookers and media at the network gathering.
Hewitt wore a sleek black pantsuit embroidered with silver floral accents and a low-cut camisole beneath her blazer. Her hair, described by observers as ginger-tinged, was parted down the middle and smoothed into a sleek style. Hallisay opted for a short-sleeved shirt and slacks that revealed his toned, tattooed arms.
Hewitt, who rose to prominence in films including I Know What You Did Last Summer, has spoken publicly in recent months about scrutiny of her body and appearance. In July she addressed those pressures, a conversation that followed previous public commentary about image and aging among Hollywood actresses. The couple’s appearance at the ABC event was described by attendees as a date night.
ABC’s End of Summer Soirée is an industry gathering that draws talent, network executives and media to promote upcoming programming and celebrate recent seasons. Representatives for Hewitt and Hallisay did not immediately provide comments about the evening or the couple’s plans for their anniversary.
The appearance continued a pattern of sporadic public outings for the pair, who balance careers and family life while keeping much of their private life out of the public eye. Their joint red-carpet turn was one of the more visible displays of the couple together in recent months.