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Hayden Panettiere comes out bisexual in memoir detailing paparazzi fear and abusive past

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Published on 6 May 2026
Hayden Panettiere comes out bisexual in memoir detailing paparazzi fear and abusive past

Dating women felt terrifying under paparazzi pressure

Hayden Panettiere has publicly come out as bisexual in her new memoir, describing how dating women was “scary” due to paparazzi scrutiny and harsh social perceptions. She also opens up about difficult years marked by abusive relationships and addiction. Now, she says she feels more comfortable sharing her truth and reclaiming her story.

  • Panettiere publicly shares she is bisexual in her memoir
  • She says dating women drew intense paparazzi and social judgment
  • The memoir recounts abusive relationships and struggles with addiction
  • She frames the account as a journey toward comfort and honesty
Read the full story at The Economic Times

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