The actress opened up about the traumatic event at a recent book event.

Jennifer Love Hewittis celebrating a lot this holiday season.

She was flying home from the 52nd Monte Carlo TV film festival when her mom passed away.

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Jennifer Love Hewitt.

The flight time with me getting back was so long.

Even breakups, people have been like, He was cheating on you already.

Like, why didnt you tell me?

If I had bad cramps, there were lights."

I wanted a movie for people who were happy and for people who felt sad.

I wanted both parties to be seen in the holidays because it is that way," Hewitt shared.

“As much as I am a holiday junkie, I find Christmas really hard without my mom.

I always have a moment, sometimes I have more than that.

And I think thats okay.

Hewitt also shared thatThe Holiday Junkieis dedicated to the departed loved ones of everyone on set.

“I really didnt want it to feel like it was only my experience.

I wanted it to be everyones.