Trending Now - Hayden Panettiere Alleges Neutrogena Terminated Her Deal Over Postpartum Remarks
WHO:
For Women First - Hayden Panettiere, 36, discussed her experience with Neutrogena on the On Purpose With Jay Shetty podcast.
NY Post - Hayden Panettiere, actress
TMZ - Hayden Panettiere, skincare brand Neutrogena
WHAT:
US Magazine - Panettiere's upcoming memoir is titled *This Is Me: A Reckoning*.
For Women First - Panettiere shared that she has a daughter named Kaya, who is 11 years old, with ex Wladimir Klitschko.
For Women First - Panettiere expressed that she was shocked by Neutrogena's decision, stating, “Of all the things that I had been caught doing, that being the thing that was where they drew the line, and it was immoral, was shocking to me.”
For Women First - Panettiere stated, “Neutrogena, I was with for 10 years. I mean, they have morals clauses, which had a huge impact in my life.”
For Women First - Panettiere revealed that Neutrogena decided to enforce the morals clause after her 2015 appearance on Live! With Kelly and Michael, where she spoke about postpartum depression.
NY Post - Panettiere claims that Neutrogena "canceled my long-standing contract."
TMZ - Panettiere shared that her contract was terminated after she made comments about postpartum depression.
WHY:
NY Post - Panettiere described the contract cancellation as "yet another blow in a year that had given almost nothing else."
TMZ - The termination of the contract was linked to her remarks about postpartum issues, which upset the skincare brand.
HOW:
For Women First - Panettiere's representative called Neutrogena's decision “illegal,” but the company did not renew her contract when it came time for renewal.
TMZ - Panettiere is preparing to release her memoir, where she discusses her life experiences, including the incident with Neutrogena.
(UPDATED May 13, 2026 15:54 UTC)
Hayden Panettiere has announced that her upcoming memoir will be titled *This Is Me: A Reckoning*. In a recent interview, she revealed that she has an eleven-year-old daughter named Kaya with her ex, Wladimir Klitschko. Panettiere also expressed her surprise at Neutrogena's decision regarding her, stating, “Of all the things that I had been caught doing, that being the thing that was where they drew the line, and it was immoral, was shocking to me.”
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(UPDATED May 13, 2026 07:51 UTC)
Hayden Panettiere recently opened up about her decade-long partnership with Neutrogena on the On Purpose With Jay Shetty podcast, highlighting the significant impact of the company's morals clauses on her life. She revealed that after her 2015 appearance on Live! With Kelly and Michael, where she discussed postpartum depression, Neutrogena chose to enforce the morals clause, leading to the non-renewal of her contract. Panettiere's representative described this decision as "illegal," but the company ultimately did not renew her agreement.
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(UPDATED May 12, 2026 21:24 UTC)
Hayden Panettiere has announced that Neutrogena has canceled her long-standing contract, a decision she attributes to her comments about postpartum depression. She described this contract termination as "yet another blow in a year that had given almost nothing else," highlighting the impact of her remarks on the skincare brand. As she navigates this challenging time, Panettiere is preparing to release her memoir, which will delve into her life experiences, including the incident with Neutrogena.