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Hayden Panettiere Denies Abandoning Daughter
12 May
Summary
- Panettiere stated her daughter's well-being was always prioritized.
- She explained her daughter has built a fulfilling life in Ukraine.
- Panettiere maintains a strong and loving relationship with her daughter.
Hayden Panettiere recently addressed public claims that she abandoned her daughter, Kaya, in 2018 while battling addiction and postpartum depression. Speaking on the 'On Purpose' podcast, Panettiere expressed heartbreak at the notion, asserting it is untrue.
She detailed a difficult period of personal struggle before her ex-fiancé, Wladimir Klitschko, requested Kaya live with him in Ukraine when she was two. Panettiere explained that by the time she recovered, her daughter had established a rich life there with activities and friends, making it unfair to disrupt that.
Panettiere highlighted their strong bond, stating her daughter does not feel abandoned. She travels frequently to see Kaya and maintains consistent contact via FaceTime. The actress also clarified that she sought treatment voluntarily, dispelling rumors of being forced into rehab.
