Neutrogena Acknowledges Failure to Support Hayden Panettiere Amid Postpartum Depression Backlash
Neutrogena issued a statement on August 20, 2026, acknowledging that it made Hayden Panettiere feel unsupported during her battle with postpartum depression, though it stopped short of a formal apology. The statement came days after Panettiere’s death at age 36, which reignited public scrutiny of the brand’s decision not to renew her contract in 2015. The company pledged to invest in a community health partner to improve access to postpartum care, responding to widespread calls for a boycott.