Neutrogena Faces Backlash Over Hayden Panettiere's Postpartum Depression Comments

Cosmetics brand Neutrogena has issued a statement addressing backlash following the death of former ambassador Hayden Panettiere. Panettiere had previously spoken out about feeling unsupported by the company after revealing her struggles with postpartum depression, stating that Neutrogena nearly fired her for discussing her mental health.

The brand acknowledged Panettiere's experience, with a representative saying, "This is not what Neutrogena stands for or who we want to be." Social media erupted with criticism against Neutrogena after Panettiere's death, highlighting her past comments about the company's reaction to her postpartum depression disclosure.