Neutrogena Responds to Backlash After Hayden Panettiere's Death
Neutrogena said it made Hayden Panettiere feel unsupported and plans a significant investment in a community health partner for women with postpartum depression.
- On Thursday, Neutrogena apologized to late actress Hayden Panettiere for making her feel "unsupported" during a difficult time, following widespread public backlash over her 2015 contract termination.
- Panettiere, a brand spokesperson for 10 years, claimed Neutrogena terminated her contract after she discussed postpartum depression during a 2015 television appearance on "Live with Kelly and Michael."
- She alleged the company cited a "morals clause" to justify the firing, though she believed the decision stemmed from her honesty about postpartum depression. "I wouldn't change it," Panettiere stated.
- Following Panettiere's death on August 16, fans flooded social media with boycott calls after resurfaced interviews about the partnership went viral, intensifying pressure on Neutrogena.
- Neutrogena vowed to make a "significant investment" to a community health partner supporting women with postpartum depression, extending condolences to Panettiere's family and loved ones.
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Neutrogena Faces Backlash After Hayden Panettiere's Death as Brand Admits It Made Star Feel 'Unsupported'
Skincare giant Neutrogena has addressed renewed criticism over late actress Hayden Panettiere's claims that her partnership with the company ended after she publicly discussed her battle with postpartum depression. Panettiere's death has sparked renewed scrutiny of her past relationship with Neutrogena, after comments the actress made about postpartum depression resurfaced online. The skincare brand, which worked with Panettiere for more than a …
Neutrogena Breaks Silence On Hayden Panettiere Controversy
Hayden Panettiere at the premiere of Blonde in 2022The beauty brand Neutrogena has spoken out after the death of Hayden Panettiere led to it facing renewed scrutiny.Following the news of Hayden’s death over the weekend, a number of her past interviews and comments about the difficulties she faced during her time in the spotlight have resurfaced.Among these were claims in her 2026 memoir that Neutrogena had “cancelled” her “long-standing contract…
Neutrogena faces flak after Hayden Panettiere's death. It has now issued a statement
Neutrogena has issued a statement after Hayden Panettiere's death revived her claims about their partnership. The response has not stopped online criticism over how her comments on postpartum depression were handled.
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