Coverage dated August 18, 2026 to August 21, 2026

Neutrogena Responds After Hayden Panettiere’s Troubling Claims Resurface Following Her Death

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The skincare brand admitted in a statement that it made the late actress ‘feel unsupported during a very difficult time.’

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New York Post
Neutrogena’s stock spirals after Hayden Panettiere’s tragic death as fans vow to boycott: ‘I will never buy again’ (opens New York Post)
Published Aug 18, 2026
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Panettiere first spoke out against the face wash giant for severing her contract in 2015, claiming she was "released" from her Neutrogena contract after speaking up against postpartum depression.
NBC Los Angeles
Neutrogena addresses backlash over its past brand deal with Hayden Panettiere (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Aug 20, 2026
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Hayden Panettiere at the 2009 Neutrogena Fresh Faces Music event.
New York Post
Hayden Panettiere’s mom’s reaction to actress’ death eviscerated by Holly Robinson Peete: No ‘integrity’ (opens New York Post)
Published Aug 20, 2026
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Peete co-signed Gayle King's scathing take on the statement Lesley Vogel released in the wake of her 36-year-old daughter's passing.
New York Post
Neutrogena apologizes for past treatment of Hayden Panettiere after her tragic death (opens New York Post)
Published Aug 20, 2026
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Panettiere previously claimed the beauty brand canceled its deal with her after she was open about her postpartum depression.
KTLA Los Angeles
Neutrogena comments on Hayden Panettiere's death amid backlash (opens KTLA Los Angeles)
Published Aug 20, 2026
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Skincare brand Neutrogena is breaking its silence on the death of former spokesperson Hayden Panettiere. "We are deeply saddened by Hayden Panettiere's passing," Neutrogena said in a post on Instagram on Thursday. "For more than a decade, Hayden was a valued member of our Neutrogena community.
ABC News
Neutrogena acknowledges Hayden Panettiere backlash after actress's death (opens ABC News)
Published Aug 20, 2026
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Neutrogena has addressed backlash against the company following the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, who died Sunday at age 36.
Variety
Neutrogena Comments on Hayden Panettiere’s Death Amid Backlash and Says ‘We Made Her Feel Unsupported’; Actor Said the Company Nearly Fired Her for Talking About Postpartum (opens Variety)
Published Aug 20, 2026
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Neutrogena, the popular cosmetics and skin care brand, has issued a statement following the death of Hayden Panettiere, who served as a spokesperson and brand ambassador for the company for nearly a decade during the height of her career.
The Hollywood Reporter
Neutrogena Responds to Backlash in Wake of Onetime Ambassador Hayden Panettiere’s Death (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Aug 20, 2026
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"This is not what Neutrogena stands for or who we want to be," said the brand in acknowledging that Panettiere felt unsupported after revealing her struggle with postpartum depression.
Insider
Neutrogena responds after Hayden Panettiere's comments about the brand resurfaced following her death: 'We made her feel unsupported' (opens Insider)
Published Aug 20, 2026
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Hayden Panettiere's death prompted Neutrogena to reflect on their handling of her postpartum depression comments years ago.
News Nation Now
Hayden Panettiere's mom doubles down: 'Toxic individual' sent daughter spiraling (opens News Nation Now)
Published Aug 20, 2026
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"Although my daughter and I were estranged, it was not for lack of care or love," Lesley Vogel told Entertainment Tonight.
Rolling Stone
Neutrogena Admits It Made Hayden Panettiere Feel ‘Unsupported,’ Stops Short of Apologizing (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Aug 20, 2026
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In recent interview, Panettiere said that the global skincare brand ended their 10-year partnership after she opened up about postpartum depression
CBS News
Neutrogena shares statement on Hayden Panettiere after backlash (opens CBS News)
Published Aug 20, 2026
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After Hayden Panettiere's death, fans resurfaced her claim that Neutrogena had fired her in 2015 over her comments about postpartum depression.
Newsweek
Hayden Panettiere’s Mom Says 'Toxic Individual' Led to Her Death (opens Newsweek)
Published Aug 20, 2026
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Lesley Vogel said her daughter became involved with the “wrong person” and her family tried to remove him from her life.
Adweek
Neutrogena Responds to Hayden Panettiere Backlash: ‘This Isn’t Who We Want to Be’ (opens Adweek)
Published Aug 21, 2026
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Brand admits it made the late actress feel 'unsupported' after terminating her contract following her public comments about postpartum depression.
New York Post
Hayden Panettiere’s mom shares new statement after backlash, blames ‘toxic’ person for daughter’s death (opens New York Post)
Published Aug 21, 2026
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Lesley Vogel initially mourned the late actress in a statement about Panettiere being "talented" -- but "on the wrong path."
FOX Business
Neutrogena breaks silence after Hayden Panettiere's past claims spark backlash following her death (opens FOX Business)
Published Aug 21, 2026
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Neutrogena admitted making Hayden Panettiere "feel unsupported" after she spoke about postpartum depression, pledging a significant new investment.
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Neutrogena apologizes to Hayden Panettiere days after her death at 36 (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Published Aug 21, 2026
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Neutrogena apologized for making Hayden Panettiere feel unsupported after ending its longtime partnership with the actress during her postpartum depression battle.
News Nation Now
Neutrogena says it failed Hayden Panettiere after postpartum depression reveal (opens News Nation Now)
Published Aug 21, 2026
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The county coroner said Panettiere was found “in cardiac arrest” but could not be resuscitated.
CBS News
Hayden Panettiere's mom speaks out after star's shocking death as 37th birthday occurs (opens CBS News)
Published Aug 21, 2026
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Hayden Panettiere's mom is speaking out on their strained relationship. This comes as Neutrogena comments on its working relationship with the late actor.
The Guardian
Neutrogena responds to criticism over how brand deal with Hayden Panettiere ended (opens The Guardian)
Published Aug 21, 2026
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Late actor in May said beauty brand cut off its relationship with her after she spoke out about postpartum depression The beauty brand Neutrogena has acknowledged making its former ambassador Hayden Panettiere “feel unsupported during a very difficult time” – alluding to when the late Hollywood acto…
Jezebel
How Hayden Panettiere’s Death Led to a Neutrogena Boycott (opens Jezebel)
Published Aug 21, 2026
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“We understand that we made her feel very unsupported during a very difficult time,” Neutrogena said in a statement.
Inc.
Neutrogena Responds After Hayden Panettiere’s Troubling Claims Resurface Following Her Death (opens Inc.)
Published Aug 21, 2026
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The skincare brand admitted in a statement that it made the late actress ‘feel unsupported during a very difficult time.’

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