AceShowbiz - Hayden Panettiere was seen out publicly for the first time since breaking her silence about her younger brother Jansen's death and agoraphobia battle. The 35-year-old actress attempted to keep a low profile as she arrived at a Los Angeles studio in a sleek all-black outfit, her platinum blonde hair pulled back tightly.

Concerns arose after Panettiere appeared in an interview with People Magazine, where fans claimed she was "slurring her speech" and barely able to keep her eyes open. Her representatives responded to the concerns, stating that while she was emotional discussing her brother's passing, "she was not under the influence."

Panettiere has publicly battled addiction to alcohol and opioids. In the past, she has spoken about how she was given "happy pills" at a young age to enhance her performance in interviews. By 16, she was regularly drinking and taking opioids. Her addiction worsened during the filming of "Nashville" and after the birth of her daughter.

In 2015, Panettiere entered rehab and began a 12-step program. However, she has admitted to experiencing setbacks and relapses. In 2022, she spoke publicly about her struggles and published her memoir, "Scream And Break Free: Addiction, Trauma, and How the Cheerleader Saved Herself".

Fans expressed their fears for Panettiere after the "concerning" interview, which they described as "exploitative" and "unconscionable." They called for the interview to be removed and urged the actress to seek help.