Neutrogena Comments on Hayden Panettiere’s Death Amid Backlash and Says ‘We Made Her Feel Unsupported’; Actor Said the Company Nearly Fired Her for Talking About Postpartum
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Neutrogena has issued a public statement regarding the death of former brand ambassador Hayden Panettiere following online backlash. The company expressed sadness over the actor's passing and acknowledged her decade-long tenure as a spokesperson for the skincare brand.
The statement comes amid reports that Panettiere previously alleged the company threatened to terminate her contract due to her public discussions regarding postpartum depression. In response to the criticism, Neutrogena stated that they made the actor feel unsupported during her time with the brand.
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Variety (US)Highlights the company's admission of failing to support the actor
KTLA 5 (Los Angeles, US)Focuses on the brand's formal statement and professional relationship