Neutrogena Apologizes After Hayden Panettiere’s Postpartum Depression Comments Resurface
Following the death of actress Hayden Panettiere at age 36, Neutrogena issued a public apology after resurfaced allegations that it terminated her 10-year endorsement contract for speaking publicly about her postpartum depression in 2015. The brand admitted it made her feel unsupported, cited a morals clause, and announced a significant investment in a community health partner to improve postpartum depression care. The controversy has reignited calls for a boycott.
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Neutrogena Responds to Hayden Panettiere's Allegations After Her Death
Following the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, Neutrogena has issued a statement addressing renewed scrutiny over claims she made in her 2026 memoir and on a podcast. Panettiere alleged that Neutrogena terminated her long-standing contract after she spoke publicly about her post-partum depression following the birth of her daughter in 2014, citing a morality clause. In a statement released a day before what would have been her 37th birthday, Neutrogena expressed deep sadness over her passing, acknowledged that they made her feel unsupported during a difficult time, and announced a significant investment in a community health partner to improve access to care for post-partum depression. The brand stated it did not speak out sooner out of respect for her family.
Neutrogena Responds to Hayden Panettiere Controversy After Her Death
Following the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, Neutrogena has issued a statement addressing renewed scrutiny over claims that it terminated her endorsement contract after she spoke publicly about her postpartum depression. In her 2026 memoir and a podcast appearance, Panettiere alleged that Neutrogena invoked a 'morality clause' to fire her for sharing her experience, which her representative called illegal. Neutrogena expressed deep sadness over her passing, acknowledged that it made her feel unsupported during a difficult time, and announced a significant investment in a community health partner to improve access to postpartum depression care. The brand stated it delayed its response out of respect for her family.
Neutrogena Responds to Hayden Panettiere Controversy After Her Death
Following the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, Neutrogena issued a statement addressing renewed scrutiny over her claims that the brand terminated her contract after she spoke publicly about her postpartum depression. In her 2026 memoir and a podcast appearance, Panettiere alleged that Neutrogena invoked a 'morality clause' to fire her for sharing her experience. Neutrogena expressed sadness over her passing, acknowledged that she felt unsupported during a difficult time, and announced a significant investment in a community health partner to improve access to postpartum depression care. The brand stated it delayed its response out of respect for her family.
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Neutrogena Apologizes After Hayden Panettiere's Postpartum Depression Comments Resurface Following Her Death
Following the death of actress Hayden Panettiere at age 36, Neutrogena issued a public apology after her past comments about the brand resurfaced and went viral. In a May 2026 podcast interview, Panettiere revealed that Neutrogena ended their 10-year partnership after she spoke openly about her postpartum depression on a 2015 talk show. She said the brand invoked a morals clause in her contract, and she never heard from them again, which 'broke her heart.' Neutrogena posted a statement on Instagram expressing regret, stating they 'made her feel unsupported during a very difficult time.' The brand said it delayed its response out of respect for her family and announced plans to make a 'significant investment' in an organization supporting women, including care for postpartum depression.
Neutrogena Apologizes for Treatment of Hayden Panettiere After Her Death
Following the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, Neutrogena has issued a public statement acknowledging backlash over its past treatment of her. The company admitted it 'made her feel unsupported' after Panettiere had previously stated that the skincare brand nearly fired her for speaking publicly about her postpartum depression. The controversy has reignited calls for a boycott of Neutrogena products. Multiple major news outlets, including Variety, CBS News, ABC News, CBC, and NBC News, have reported on the company's response and the renewed scrutiny of its handling of the actress's mental health advocacy during their brand partnership.