Neutrogena shares statement on Hayden Panettiere after backlash
Summary
Neutrogena issued a statement responding to criticism after actress Hayden Panettiere’s death, addressing past concerns about her claims that the company fired her in 2015 for discussing postpartum depression. The company expressed regret for making her feel unsupported, announced new funding to support women’s mental health, and offered condolences to Panettiere’s family.Key Facts
- Hayden Panettiere died at age 36 in Greenville, South Carolina; emergency responders found her in cardiac arrest.
- Neutrogena had a partnership with Panettiere for over 10 years before she was let go in 2015.
- Panettiere said Neutrogena fired her after she spoke openly about postpartum depression during a 2015 TV interview.
- The company said it regrets how Panettiere was treated and does not support that kind of behavior.
- Neutrogena plans to invest in programs that help women access postpartum depression care.
- Panettiere openly discussed struggles with addiction and postpartum depression during her life.
- After her firing, Panettiere said she received no farewell or acknowledgement from Neutrogena.
- The Drug Enforcement Administration is assisting in the investigation into Panettiere’s death.
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