Jennifer Love Hewitt thanked her queer fans for their unwavering support of her character, Julie James, as she reprises her role in the 2025 slasher film. The sequel follows five friends who accidentally kill a pedestrian and face a stalker imitating a serial killer. Julie James returns alongside other survivors from the original massacre. Hewitt expressed deep gratitude to the LGBTQ+ community for celebrating her character and emphasized their importance in her life. She acknowledged the joy of being recognized as a queer icon and the significance of authenticity in celebration.
"Oh my gosh! First of all, my deepest gratitude for keeping Julie James alive, well, thriving, and celebrated. I feel so celebrated, and I cannot thank you enough."
"You are celebrated, not for who people want you to be, but for who you are. I am here, and I am always celebrating you the way that you celebrate me."
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