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Jennifer Love Hewitt Quits Twitter, Cites 'Negativity'

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Jennifer Love Hewitt (credit: Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

(CBS NEWS) - Jennifer Love Hewitt is the latest celebrity to abandon Twitter.

The newly engaged and pregnant star posted a series of tweets, explaining why she plans to take a break from the San Francisco-based social media site, citing "negativity."

She wrote: "Unfortunately with all the negativity people choose to send on twitter as well as threats to there own well being. I'm sad to say twitter is No longer for me. I have enjoyed all the kindness and love that came my way, as well as support. But this break is needed."

Hewitt, 34, added: "Life should be filled with positivity and holding each other up, not making threats and sending bad vibes. To those of you who made it a joy. Thank you from the bottom of my heart."

Actor Alec Baldwin recently announced his cancellation of his Twitter account.

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