Mon Sep 23 18:17:43 UTC 2024: ## Hayden Panettiere Addresses Speculation About Her Health Following Emotional Interview

Actress Hayden Panettiere has refuted rumors of a relapse after an interview with People Magazine sparked concerns among fans. The interview, which focused on her upcoming thriller film “Amber Alert,” also delved into the recent death of her brother Jansen and her struggles with mental health.

After a video clip of the interview surfaced online, viewers noticed what appeared to be slurred speech and speculated that Panettiere was under the influence. The actress took to Instagram to address these concerns, explaining that she was sleep-deprived due to caring for her dog recovering from surgery.

Panettiere further detailed that the interview took place after an eight-hour shoot and was intended to be an hour long. However, she was visibly exhausted, and her representative ended the interview early, acknowledging her fading state.

Panettiere expressed frustration with the scrutiny she faced, arguing that the focus should be on the substance of the interview, which explored her grief and mental health journey. She also asserted that her medication use is a personal matter between her and her doctor.

The actress used the opportunity to criticize the toxicity of social media and its contribution to spreading unfounded rumors. She emphasized that she, like everyone else, is a work in progress, and urged people to be understanding and respectful towards those who struggle with mental health.

Panettiere has been open about her struggles with postpartum depression and substance use in the past. She checked into rehab in 2016 and lost custody of her daughter to her ex-husband, Wladimir Klitschko, in 2018. She also publicly mourned the sudden death of her brother Jansen earlier this year, describing him as her “only sibling and my younger sibling” and saying she felt she lost “half of her soul” after his passing.

Despite the recent controversy, Panettiere says she remains focused on her mental health and expressed gratitude to those who have defended her against the online negativity.

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