Hayden Panettiere Clarifies Health Concerns

Hayden Panettiere addressed fan concerns about her well-being following a recent People magazine interview where she appeared tired and slurred her speech. Panettiere clarified on Instagram that she was exhausted due to lack of sleep from caring for a pet emergency and the emotional toll of discussing her brother's sudden death. Despite criticism and assumptions of intoxication, her representatives confirmed her sobriety, emphasizing that grief manifests differently for everyone. Panettiere criticized the toxic nature of social media and media outlets for exploiting her vulnerable state. She stressed that her mental health and any medications she might be taking are private matters.