Hayden Panettiere is taking control of the rumors surrounding her health.
After a recent interview with People magazine sparked online chatter, the actress took to Instagram to set the record straight, sharing details about her personal journey.
Panettiere’s Instagram Response!
“It’s unbelievable that I’m even in this position, but I feel like I need to address this in a space where I won’t be criticized for how fast or slow I talk,” Hayden shared in a heartfelt post.
Her response came after the interview, published last Wednesday, in which she opened up about the tragic loss of her younger brother, Jansen Panettiere, and her relationship with her 9-year-old daughter, Kaya.
The interview caught attention for Hayden’s speech and appearance, leading to mixed reactions online.
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Mixed Reactions to the Interview
Some social media users raised concerns about her health after watching the video. Comments like “Struggles to enunciate… slurred speech. Eyes glazed. Thoughts?” from @BarkJack on X (formerly Twitter) and “Hayden Panettiere, wow what happened?!” from @RedPill_Goku_3 fueled speculation.
However, many fans came to her defense, questioning the ethical handling of the interview. One user, @contreciatharpe, commented:
“Hayden Panettiere’s recent interview shows a failure in media ethics and PR support… Hayden deserved better.”
Others reminded people that her speech could be affected by personal circumstances. @BarnOfDollars wrote:
“That interview didn’t showcase her at her best, but she spoke too well for me to assume she’s unwell. Meds for anxiety or migraines can slur your speech.”
Addressing the Exhaustion Behind the Interview!
In her Instagram post, Hayden explained that she hadn’t slept for two days before the interview and photoshoot because her dog was recovering from an emergency surgery.
She acknowledged her exhaustion, noting that the beginning of the interview, where she felt more energized, wasn’t included in the final version posted by People.
“I was exhausted,” she wrote. “My rep stopped the interview early as it became clear I was fading, especially as we discussed heavier topics.”
She added that her team had offered to reshoot the interview, but the magazine declined, saying it wasn’t necessary.
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Mental Health and Social Media’s Impact!
Panettiere was candid about her ongoing struggles and mental health, emphasizing that grief looks different for everyone. “Whether or not I’m on medication is nobody’s business but mine and my doctor’s,” she stated. “I’m doing these interviews because I’m proud of my new film.”
She ended her post with a powerful message about the impact of social media:
“Mental health is so important, and I hope those reading this realize the harmful effects of what you say online. Like I’ve said before, I’m a work in progress. We all are.”
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Final Thoughts
Hayden Panettiere’s honest and open response reminds us that everyone has their own journey, and sometimes, appearances in interviews don’t tell the whole story.
Her post is a powerful reminder to consider the person behind the screen and be kind in how we engage online.