Neutrogena apologizes after Hayden Panettiere's postpartum depression comments resurface

Published Aug 20, 09:45 PM UTC

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.