AceShowbiz - Hayden Panettiere has been the subject of public scrutiny after a video interview with People raised concerns about her health. In the interview, the 35-year-old actress spoke about the death of her brother, Jansen, and her struggles with addiction. However, her demeanor and speech patterns in the video caused fans to speculate that she had relapsed.

The interview sparked backlash on social media, with many users criticizing People for publishing the video and expressing concern for Panettiere's well-being. Fans pointed out her slurred speech, glazed eyes, and apparent difficulty in enunciation. Some even compared her appearance to that of Anna Nicole Smith, who died of an accidental drug overdose in 2007.

Peta Murgatroyd, a former professional dancer on "Dancing with the Stars", urged People to remove the interview, writing, "This interview should be removed asap!!" Celebrity hair colorist Justin Anderson also criticized the magazine for highlighting Panettiere's "off day."

Panettiere has a history of addiction and has spoken openly about her struggles in the past. In 2022, she revealed that she began taking prescription pills at the age of 15 and later developed a dependence on alcohol and opioids. Her addiction led to a period of heavy drinking and drug use, particularly while she was filming "Nashville" and experiencing postpartum depression.