Neutrogena apologizes, pledges women's health investment after Hayden Panettiere death

Neutrogena apologizes, pledges women's health investment after Hayden Panettiere death

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Neutrogena expressed sorrow over the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, apologized for terminating her contract after she publicly discussed postpartum depression, and announced a planned investment in women's health services, including postpartum-depression care. Panettiere had earlier claimed the skincare brand tried to end their partnership after she disclosed her postpartum-depression struggles, a allegation that resurfaced following her death. The company’s shares fell after consumers called for a boycott, with The Cut reporting the dip was linked to the 2015 termination of Panettiere’s contract.

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August 21, 2026
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Neutrogena apologizes to Hayden Panettiere after criticism over postpartum depression dispute
Neutrogena apologizes to Hayden Panettiere after criticism over postpartum depression dispute

Fox Business • 21 Aug 11:45

Neutrogena said it made actress Hayden Panettiere feel unsupported after she discussed postpartum depression and announced a new investment to aid women's mental-health services.

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August 20, 2026
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Neutrogena issues statement on Hayden Panettiere's death and past contract termination
Neutrogena issues statement on Hayden Panettiere's death and past contract termination

CBS News • 20 Aug 23:03

Neutrogena expressed condolences after actress Hayden Panettiere's death and said it will invest in programs supporting women with postpartum depression, acknowledging past mishandling of her departure.

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Neutrogena acknowledges past treatment of former ambassador Hayden Panettiere
Neutrogena acknowledges past treatment of former ambassador Hayden Panettiere

NBC News • 20 Aug 22:56

The skincare brand said it regrets making Panettiere feel unsupported and announced a pledge to support postpartum-depression resources after criticism resurfaced following her death.

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Neutrogena Issues Statement After Hayden Panettiere's Death and Boycott Calls
Neutrogena Issues Statement After Hayden Panettiere's Death and Boycott Calls

The Hollywood Reporter • 20 Aug 20:39

Neutrogena expressed sorrow over Hayden Panettiere's death, acknowledged criticism over her contract termination, and announced a planned investment to support women's health, including postpartum depression care.

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Neutrogena Issues Statement Following Hayden Panettiere's Death
Neutrogena Issues Statement Following Hayden Panettiere's Death

Variety • 20 Aug 20:34

Neutrogena released an Instagram statement expressing sorrow over Hayden Panettiere's death and announced plans to invest in community health initiatives after criticism over the actress's claims the brand tried to end their partnership over her postpartum-depression disclosure.

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Neutrogena Responds to Backlash Over Hayden Panettiere Partnership After Her Death
Neutrogena Responds to Backlash Over Hayden Panettiere Partnership After Her Death

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 20 Aug 20:05

Neutrogena issued a statement expressing regret over its handling of actress Hayden Panettiere's contract after her death, acknowledging criticism of the brand's past decisions.

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August 19, 2026
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Neutrogena stock dips as boycott calls rise over former ambassador Hayden Panettiere's contract termination
Neutrogena stock dips as boycott calls rise over former ambassador Hayden Panettiere's contract termination

The Cut • 19 Aug 20:12

Neutrogena's shares fell after consumers urged a boycott, citing the brand's 2015 termination of actress Hayden Panettiere's contract following her public discussion of postpartum depression.

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August 18, 2026
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Hayden Panettiere claimed Neutrogena tried to end partnership after she disclosed postpartum depression
Hayden Panettiere claimed Neutrogena tried to end partnership after she disclosed postpartum depression

Yahoo • 18 Aug 19:30

The actress said the skincare brand attempted to drop her after she spoke publicly about postpartum depression, a claim that resurfaced following her death at age 36.

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