Jennifer Love Hewitt is happy to be returning to work.
The 35-year-old actress, who welcomed her first child, Autumn, with husband Brian Hallisay into the world last November, is set to play a psychologist on the upcoming season of ‘Criminal Minds’ and admits she couldn’t resist accepting the role, especially because all the focus won’t be on her..
She said: "It’s nice being part of an ensemble because the show isn’t riding on my shoulders. I go to work, kick some butt and then go to bed."
Asked if she’s ready to juggle motherhood and her career, she said: "It will be touch-and-go for a while. My baby’s adjusting. But I’m happy.
"We call her the ‘Happy Buddha.’ She’s so joyful. She makes life exciting."
Jennifer is looking forward to getting back into a steady routine after a "whirlwind" few years.
She told Us Weekly magazine: "The past few years have been a whirlwind. Losing my mom [in 2012] was shocking, then meeting the love of my life and having a baby… it all hit at once."
The brunette beauty is besotted with her daughter, but admits she was often terrified during her pregnancy.
She explained: "For nine months you’re terrified. And there are mornings where you’re like, I’m not going to get through the day. But you wake up and do it again. It’s great."
Jennifer Love Hewitt ready to work
