Actress Hayden Panettiere recently addressed backlash from her People magazine interview in a heartfelt Instagram post on September 22nd.
During the emotional interview on September 18th, she discussed the unexpected death of her brother, Jansen, which led some viewers to comment on her apparent slurring. Despite the heaviness of the topic, she also spoke joyfully about her daughter in a separate video.
Panettiere clarified that she was sleep-deprived from caring for a dog recovering from surgery, and the interview involved an exhausting eight-hour shoot. Her representative recognized her fatigue and suggested ending the interview early, but the team felt it was sincere and emotional enough to continue.
Having not seen the interview before its release, Panettiere stressed the negative impact of social media and clickbait on mental health. She expressed gratitude for those defending her and called for empathy and kindness in discussions about sensitive topics, reminding us that we all face personal struggles
