Hayden Panettiere opens up on losing brother, return to acting

[@MBXGill]

She carries herself well in this interview; her voice and speech are clearly different but her answers were strong, wish her the best. She did a good job especially during a difficult time.

[@emsparamedic5183]

Her voice seems as though she's possibly had (getting over) laryngitis. ??

[@Nina.VanRobiart]

Vocal fry

[@mmhr7731]

Even if she is currently struggling with her addictions which is not anyone’s place to speculate, the things she’s saying are very intelligent and from the heart. I wish her all the best.

[@krissymconnorsvlog7321]

I just wanna hug her 🥺💔

[@cynthiamason4069]

I worked with her on a film when she was just a kid, called, The Dust Factory, (2004). She was lovely, and a brilliant actor. Her brother was on set with their mom. Watch this film. It's quite touching, and also stars the Oscar nominee Armin Mueller-Stahl.❤

[@gwenbarrett1486]

I know, right ? Even saying that shows you are a kind-hearted soul.x

[@MoriahFromm]

Me too I just want to give her a big hug

[@finalGirl1397]

I feel so bad for her.., no one should shame her or make fun of her. We are all Fighting silent battles. Leave her alone

[@TheseFourWalls]

This comment, exactly. 🙏🏻🩵

[@owuqi]

Hayden Panettiere deserves all of the love❤️

[@KardoNewman]

This! 🤍

[@PopCultureKing2009]

She’s the best

[@PopCultureKing2009]

I love her on Nashville

[@serenecupping5148]

She was so well spoken and relatable as a human in pain. We all been there at one point in our lives. She deserves a comeback. Sending love and positive vibes ❤

[@lalaa8653]

Hayden looks beautiful and I completely agree with her on grief. Ppl that haven’t been through such loss will look at her and say she’s not ok. Let ppl process and be how they are it changes you. Once you’ve lost a family member you are not the same for a long time and that is ok! Wish you the best beautiful

[@BillzYSTB]

my son died and im so weak im so different now hard to trust

[@lalaa8653]

@@BillzYSTB I’m sorry for your loss 🩷🙏🏽 he’s with you always

[@KardoNewman]

​@@BillzYSTBI am so sorry. Your comment hit my heart so much. I can feel how broken you feel.. and I just hope that you have family and friends you can lean on. I understand it's hard to trust at the best of times.. so it's very understandable that now you view it as almost impossible.. but please start thinking about what your son would want for you.. and when you feel more ready.. start to slowly guide yourself in the direction of living your life the way you know your son would want you to.. look for the signs that he sends you. Sending you all the love possible 🤍

[@guitarkatie]

I don’t think physically she looks bad at all. Everyone’s acting like she belongs on my 600 pound life or something. She kept up in the conversation answering all the questions. She might be on too high of a dose of prescription meds to control depression and anxiety but geez cut this woman a break. Even if she’s affected by something I don’t think it’s her fault at all. Give her space while she works on her new normal.

[@jimmorrison4ever529]

She's slurring her speech and slow blinking. Clearly... she's abusing prescription meds. Zoloft and Prozac doesn't make you talk and act like that. Vicodin and Valium do, though. She has a history of addiction problems.

[@Virgobee94]

I agree. It’s clear she has social anxiety which can affect your speech. She probably also takes something before interviews to calm her anxiety and I don’t blame her one bit. I pray for her healing. At least she’s trying to get back in the spotlight and live her life again.

[@wildcatblue13]

@@jimmorrison4ever529abusing or over medicated .. you do not even know

[@michelleheadley2911]

@@jimmorrison4ever529if it’s a dose increase it can definitely make you tired. And some bipolar meds and neurological and neuropathic meds cause tiredness and fatigue

[@NewCrownedKing]

The fact that her weight is even a comment is ridiculous, this woman lost her brother a year ago and still filmed a movie and is strong enough to do an interview. As a man I see her as a hero!

[@Pam-z4n]

She nailed it -grief is destructive

[@mommie2492]

Life is not always easy. Give her grace give her time to heal.

[@astegasaurous]

She’s so full of compassion and well spoken, I pray for her, she’s so strong, so glad she is overcoming one day at a time.

[@Reqreationalife]

It breaks my heart to see her in so much pain. She's always had such a bright light in her acting. I can't imagine the things she's had to deal with. I pray for her life. 💙💙

[@jairenesereno4519]

I am so proud of her. I hear her and see her. I understand. I take medication for mental health and most people are going to judge you. Your friends, family and strangers. Even professionals in the medical industry. It’s really cruel when people have no empathy. I stand with you Hayden. Keep changing lives. True beauty is on the inside.

[@fefeanng7]

This is such a true a statement

[@carlabidwell9398]

God bless you, Hayden. It's so incredibly difficult to lose a sibling. It's really ok to not be okay.

[@estrellacelis8602]

I love this post thank you

[@OECtx]

so everyone’s a doctor in the comments 🤦‍♂️ grief can change/alter a person entirely. the depression, stress and your whole world dulls and paralyzes you. and what once as is no longer, be kind people.

[@RileyOfMurphy]

Spot on!

[@sommeresposito7728]

She always getting in bar fights drunk with her convict bf. Stop giving these celebs the benefit of the doubt. She left her own kid

[@pinkyzoe]

I'm on you with this one I looked so.diggerent after my mom's loss

[@christinespiers-wy9kr]

I have lost my Mother and 2 brothers. My world will never be the same without them.🙏🙏

[@societywolf]

Sending you so much love ❤

[@freedom4063]

We luv you 🙏

[@jessirey4]

So sorry for your losses, may they rest in peace. And o hope you find peace 🤍

[@pabletecornio]

she’s so talented, hope she never stops acting

[@mylifefornick]

Absolutely love her. I grew up pretty close in age to her and when all her movies came out always loved to see her. Grief hits us all in different ways. Praying for her.

[@itsjustjakeee]

I love her so much, she deserves all of the love & support we can share with her. It makes me sick that she's been through the ringer. We all have our silent battles & I just hope she continues to find peace. love you Hayden!! she'll always be Kirby in my heart

[@SatanS-sx7qu]

The sadness that’s embedded within her body and psyche. It’s painful to sleep at night knowing u lost someone you love💔

[@ReporterLizAdeola]

Love her and I’m so glad that she is back!

[@katjaxxx7353]

Same. Love her so much 😍😍😍

[@ghostwithskin.]

I've always loved her and I'm excited to see her acting again ♡ will be prayer for her ♡

[@jeniestra.]

I love Hayden and I'm so glad to see her back. I really hope she keeps healing from losing her brother.

[@katjaxxx7353]

She went through a lot. I feel for her, I struggle with depression… I think she lost custody of her daughter and we Mums feel for her, the pain

[@PopCultureKing2009]

I know but why does her voice sound like that it changed since Nashville has she always sounded like that

[@nicoleadams7921]

She didn't lose custody. She gave her daughter up.

[@estherkamocherobinson7062]

Proud of Hayden...keep up the good work. Slow and steady is the way to go to getting back in the game. God bless you.

[@Filmherz89]

thats such an emotional interview Very brave of her, great statements

[@ACurlyLlama]

David Kessler is a priceless resource for those who are experiencing grief; I love that Hayden is advocating and sharing her resources for moving through grief. Grief is messy, and Hayden is courageous for showing up.

[@Benleyy]

She is such an incredible actress and person. She deserves EVERYTHING ❤🥰 she is so incredibly right about everything. Wonderful interview ⭐️

[@stephenraynes2148]

She's a pretty average actor to be fair.

[@johncena11475]

@@stephenraynes2148still she is my favourite actress she is still beautiful

[@suematulewicz631]

Poor girl i pray for her ❤

[@christinemontgomery3752]

I've always loved her. I hope she can overcome this tragedy. I know life can be tough sometimes

[@jonathancineus6424]

I love her for her strength.

[@laurakay588]

What she said about grief is so spot on… it is not linear AT ALL! I lost my dad to cancer and my ex-husband to an accidental overdose. Both so different and they bubble up in different ways at different times, I guess these would be called “triggers”.

[@societywolf]

I’m so sorry for your losses. Sending you love and strength ❤

[@fatimacortes-yz5ov]

I lost my oldies brother by suicide and it is been 9years and i still feel so so so sad, it never goes away, you live without them, but there is no day i do not think about him in anyway….but as a Mexican in “dia de los muertos” i celébrate their visit, i pepare the altar, candles, flowers and meals all my family members that are home, so that day i can like feel their presence….but it is quiet hard you know???? U cant recover from that….

[@h.neubert8770]

Sorry for your loss

[@ashleyy222]

LOVE Hayden! She’s an icon. She looks so lovely and I hope she continues doing what she loves because she’s great at it

[@SieMarie]

She is not ok, but she’s fighting & I’m here for it ❤ hopefully she knows we’re all rooting for her & hope she has a good team to help her.

[@clubquarantine]

all love to this diva.

[@ashleyymarie3699]

I’m so sorry for their losses

[@badass1632]

From that small clip, I wanna see it! She’s amazing! The male actor, his name is missing me, is awesome! This is gonna be a hit for them!

[@wendiw48]

I would argue that there are 5 stages of grief , but they are linear, you go back and forth between stages and the magnitude of each stage hopefully lessens over time but one never forgets. My best to Hayden -- I remember her from "Save the Cheerleader"

[@suematulewicz631]

I agree

[@KaiSaMain]

I love her!!! She is an amazing person and actress. I wish Hayden the best!!!

[@chezzachezza7325]

I was 22 when we lost our 18year old brother its been so long but i miss him like crazy especially not seeing him grow into a man 😭😭😭😭🇭🇲🇭🇲

[@societywolf]

❤❤❤

[@madisonshaw2929]

Hayden is awesome! I love her!

[@Ohnothetableits]

Praying for her, sending her love and healing vibes.. ❤

[@kimielove8179]

I love her she’s strong

[@KenyanUnicorn]

She's just okay, i always loved her and i understand her struggles.

[@sammicroy7061]

Bless her heart 💜 she needs love and compassion not criticism! She was so great in Heroes and Nashville! I am so glad she is back and doing better. ❤ I think Hayden looks really good.

[@megalou6567]

She reminds me so much of Anna Nicole . She has the same innocence in her eyes and gentleness in her spirit . May god be with her

[@boyspicegaming]

Hayden we love u and you are a hero and will always be a her save the cheerleader save the world.

[@THECARTWRIGHTFAM]

Oh she is killing it ! She was not high she was exhausted!! People be nice!

[@karenpuopolo6965]

I love Hayden I grew up watching her on Disney channel I know like a lot of people been saying this but people are mentioned about the slurring but does anyone ever notice the tone of her voice sounds different I know she's struggling a lot I pray and hope good things for her

[@realta140]

I think she has long term damage from her addiction. It doesn’t mean she’s still actively on something. Some peoples comments are so hurtful.

[@jamesevuichard6061]

My thoughts exactly

[@PopCultureKing2009]

Yes but she still looks great she’s trying to make a career comeback since Nashville

[@Cyrusedu]

I just love her so much

[@bearybullish7823]

Am I the only one who thinks her and Sabrina Carpenter are twins?!?! They look so much alike!

[@Truechildofgod]

Yes it’s just you. Hayden is a very naturally pretty lady always has been.

[@cjPagan87]

I used to think Sabrina Carpenter was her who decided to become a singer

[@JLM_94]

She definitely hugged hoda and they all cried before this interview...❤

[@freedom4063]

What happend to her brother ? Wasn't he Young

[@Dreececliff]

She looks absolutley stunning lol how is that even a question? Shes a very besutiful girl and strong to keep going through so nuch regardless of what struggles and trials she is facing

[@RaveGadis]

God, I love her 🥹🤩🥲

[@BeKind2526]

She looks amazing 💞I hope she’s doing well. I always enjoyed her as an actor. Nashville was one of my favorite shows and I enjoyed her character. Keep pushing Hayden, you’re doing great!🫶🏾✨🫶🏾

[@uTubeNoITube]

I love her so much, have since Heroes. So talented and beautiful.

[@bethhayes832]

She’s still amazing and I pray she is ok

[@LorrieAnnes]

Prayers Up For Ms. Panettiere - Losing A Sibling...It's A Different Type Of Heartbreak.🙏🏾

[@haze1994]

Love her and she’s really a brave woman she looks amazing and I hope she continues making movies was always a fan of Hayden

[@heatherbrooke72]

She is that diva girl in grief. In that space she will bloom further she's doing the work to be where she wants outside of her grief it takes incredible maturity and strength to do that. She's gorgeous, as is, always has been, if you can't be positive leave her alone.

[@CaapriceA-fh5bi]

I lost my one and only Brother in 2022, it's hard losing our loved ones for sure. Hope she's healed, it took me a while. And her look is cool, giving Chrisitina Aguilera meets Melissa Ethridge vibes.

[@erikgomez5395]

I love her..she's awesome....don't hate on great woman that has gone through alot...be nice people

[@Benleyy]

Im so glad she didnt stop giving interviews after the People interview. 🤩 the public are stupidly comparing Hayden to when she was a teenager. There are so MANY body changes & health changes that could contribute to that. That doesnt make her an addict who is abusing. It is entirely possible that shes on medication, but that doesnt make her ANY less capable, valid, or functional.

[@silverkitty2503]

Do you think her daughter should be seeing her like this?? Or her daughters friends?

[@y2ksurvivor]

naìve

[@cheriesheraque7063]

@@silverkitty2503 seeing her like what? People are just so judgmental. She obviously is suffering from PTSD over the death of her brother, and maybe medicated for that, but she is hardly falling all over herself. I mean, she’s obviously able to work and pull off some thing most of us would never be able to do. I think she is just lovely, and wish nothing but the best for her.

[@Pikaru-c4u]

@@cheriesheraque7063I thought the same, the way she’s speaking and thing could be from the trauma and medication. Leave her alone

[@The.Hawaiian.Kingdom]

She has a history of drug and alcohol abuse, it’s why she lost custody of her daughter. People aren’t assuming, they’re just concerned. Anyone who has experience with addicts, can tell she’s using again.

[@Ann-xv1it]

I lost my father 10 years ago, and I'm STILL grieving his death. He was my everything. To this day, I still expect him to come through the front door from work and ask what's for dinner and we all just start laughing.

[@wyfreak1]

In her statement, Panettiere said she was "exhausted" by the end of the interview. "I hadn’t slept for two days prior to the shoot due to one of my dogs who was recovering from an emergency surgical procedure," she said. She said her representative "stopped the interview early as it became obvious that I was fading - especially as the subject matter became heavier." In the interview, Panettiere spoke about her daughter as well as the sudden death of her younger brother, Jansen Panettiere, in February 2023.

[@evitaevita98]

That was in regards to a different interview where she looks and sounds much worse. She is very toned down in this one.

[@NealFry]

I'll Always Love you Hayden Panettiere.

[@NealFry]

You're So Brilliant Hayden Panettiere.

[@NealFry]

" I'll Always Love Heroes Hayden Panettiere. "

[@NealFry]

Hayden Leslie Panettiere is Always in my Prayers.

[@NealFry]

Hayden Panettiere has Compassion.

[@NealFry]

Happy Sweetest Day Little Miss Sunshine. Heavenly Hayden Panettiere, My Limo Driver & Wife are on Vacation in Mexico for a month. Can you Hayden drive me to Go Shopping for you Hayden On Monday, October 21, '24? Marriott in Livonia, Michigan Will have your Suit in my Name. SO Many Outstanding Expensive Stores and WE could Hold Hands Together Forever. Just a thought from, Neal Patrick Fry from Heaven's Hands.

[@katelynjohnson9229]

Big fan of Hayden and just wondering if anyone knows what happened to her voice? Is she sick? Or is this a more permanent change?

[@abc98114]

She's not sick. Also, it's not just her voice, even her speech isn't the same anymore. She struggled with addiction to opioids and alcohol for years.

[@Romeoforbes]

I love her, big fan always

[@michelledrew1475]

Luv her in Raising Helen, she's so talented, wishing her all the best🥰

[@christian.0000]

Bless her heart 🙏

[@ft_ph]

She acted so well on this movie like she always did in the past. ❤

[@Caffeinakxk]

She seems fine to me, just someone who is dealing with a huge loss. Bless her ❤️

[@purpletaco18]

I'm so worried about her. She's so slurring like crazy here

[@Tyyyyyyyz]

After reading an article I fully understand and she WILL be okay, yes it will be difficult but she’ll be okay. ❤ and she’s still super young got her whole life ahead of her

[@ellilee4199]

I love her ❤ Life is so brutal.

[@KierstenFaith101]

She sounds so different

[@JeanWgraceNpeace6767]

I lost my brother (my only sibling) and it was a soul crusher. It took a very long time to move through my grief. I understand.

[@HouseOfAriaLynn]

Hi Hayden I Have Been Such A HUGE HUGE FAN Of Yours Since Yours Days On Guilding Light 💜💜

[@rbrtpongo]

I could understand what it is like when a friend or a family member passes away. one of the things that i have learn is that even though there time is up on earth we will be able to see our friends and family again. and she will also see her brother again when the time is right.

[@jokerloco1213]

IM A WARRIOR TOO. YOURE NOT ALONE. WERE FEW BUT WERE ALIVE AJUAAAA AND LOVING

[@CinnamonBoy96]

Such a strong woman

[@nicholasunapologeticanthon5194]

She looks beautiful here

[@christinemontgomery3752]

I hope this doesn't break her

[@Songman87]

Sure sad for a super beautiful youngster having this hard life drinking problems🍷then her brother losing and sad hearing her voice and hoping is forever okay I’ve loved first time saw her in Scream 4❤️& will meet this year.

[@Kty4419]

Very brave 🩷

[@CC-kl4nh]

Hayden was such a light as a young girl and child actress. I can’t imagine what alcohol and a bad marriage losing your child to her ex husband did to her.

[@BOOShawny]

I know who she is, I’m not a “fan” but i’m also not not a fan. Just wanna spiritually send her love and positive energy. Her souls sadness just makes me wanna give her the biggest hug

[@MacCormickCave]

*I like Hayden Panettiere. I think she's a good actress.* *Several actors have had great returns, why doesn't she deserve it too?!* *That's good. It's a sign that she's taking the next step in her life and career.* *I hope everything works out. I hope she can overcome all the adversities and be successful in her career. Good luck to her!*

[@mayra2813]

My heart hurts for her and I really hope she’s on a road to healing! If you listen she sounds a lot like Jessica Simpson who is also battling sobriety. 😢

[@theogboo1101]

I've seen a ton of her Movies and Interviews. She's a little' "Paula Abdul" medicated here. This isn't the her we knowwith the slow words, slight slurring and uncoordinated hand gestures. I hope she'll be ok ❤

[@tiadavenport5465]

Really Hoda. Losing a parent and a grandparent is different than a sibling or a child. Passing away later in life is part of life, but when they're young is a different experience.

[@eskylover65]

Not when you lose your parents and siblings by age 21

[@SherylHutchinson-r9c]

@@eskylover65agree I was 20 and 25 losing both my parents I’m never gonna be the same person

[@Menehune3461]

Bold of you to assume someone losing a parent they were granted the opportunity to live along life. My dad was in his 30s when he died. I was only 11 years old and then my mom died at 50 and I was 26 years old. that's still very young and now that I'm 30 only two more years until I'm older than my dad

[@catwarrior17]

That is an awful thing to say. Losing any family member is painful. Never diminish someones pain and loss.

[@maryshane8023]

Hayden's story will teach all the Mean Girls out there to think twice before attacking and shaming others. No one is safe from grief and life's tragedies. WAKE UP!

[@Voidwalker.85]

Context?

[@JIF882]

​@@Voidwalker.85 he brother died

[@Voidwalker.85]

@@JIF882 I’m talking about the original tcomment that shes a bully Thanx

[@JIF882]

@Voidwalker.85 the comment that you responded to was saying that other people were bullies

[@couls3able]

She went downhill years prior to losing her brother. That’s the truth. Research it.

[@JLM_94]

Love her and she is doing well

[@DavidJohnson-dc8lu]

Clearly she is on something that is slowing down her speech, lets remember she was a child actress that could talk and act her heart out. Sadly, Hayden has been through something very sinister in Hollywood (can't believe Bravo allowed one of the women on RHOBH), she lost her brother, and her ex has taken her daughter away. I hope she makes it for her brother's memory and to be with her daughter too. She deserves happiness.

[@jarmainharrell7084]

I wish Hayden Panettiere the very best. 💙

[@CandlewoodSuitesMilwaukeeAirpo]

I feel bad for her.. you can tell by her speech that she is still struggling with addiction and she is trying to move on but it is very sad to watch!! the light is so gone from her.. i don't think its from the loss of her brother.. i think its a combination of the loss and also the issues with her child. please get some help hayden. you are a great actress.. please come back

[@Nancy-ls1rz]

Hayden if u read this, im rooting for ya girl!

[@JustJenniLee]

Grief will make you feel like you are dead but the pain is a reminder that you are not.