Love Hewitt's Lover Lands Her A Role

Sexy actress Jennifer Love Hewitt is enjoying a career benefit from her fledging romance with screen hunk KIP PARDUE - he's helped her get a role in his new movie.

According to a source, 26-year-old Pardue has been cast in the film WHITER SHADE OF PALE, which will begin filming for eight weeks in Ireland at the end of this month (JUN03).

The source notes, "He begged the producers to get Jennifer approved for a part."

According to American magazine US WEEKLY, the pleading was successful and the I Know What You Did Last Summer beauty has a role in the film.

The source adds, "She likes the script, but she also like the fact that they'll be together this summer."