Hayden Panettiere Opens Up About Drug Use and Recovery Journey

In a recent interview, actress Hayden Panettiere revealed her past struggles with addiction, admitting that during her early career, her team encouraged her drug use to make her “more peppy” in interviews. However, she acknowledged that this choice ultimately “ruined” her career.

Panettiere expressed her desire to help others facing similar battles with addiction, stating, “I love being in a position now to be able to help people who are struggling with it still, and let know that there is a time, a period of time when you get over the hill.” The interview, which she gave to People in 2024, reflects her commitment to raising awareness about recovery.

Emphasizing the reality of recovery, she stated, “It is there. Recovery is real. It can happen.” Panettiere also encouraged others on their journey, advising, “Long as you remember to stay on the same path, to stay sober and keep on doing those things that make you happy, make you feel healthy, make you laugh…you can be happier than you’ve ever been before in your life.”

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