Hayden Panettiere Addresses Slurred Speech Controversy After 'People' Interview
justjared.comHayden Panettiere is reacting to criticism and concern. The 35-year-old Scream actress issued a statement regarding recent controversy surrounding her People Magazine interview, in which some people noted her “slurred speech.” “I would like to take a moment to address the controversy surrounding an interview I recently completed with PEOPLE Magazine,” she began. Keep reading to find out more… “It’s unfathomable that I’m even in this position, but I feel forced to address it in a space where I won’t be criticized for how fast or slow I speak.
I hadn’t slept for two days prior to the shoot due to one of my dogs who was recovering from an emergency surgical procedure.
It was an 8-hour shoot followed by an on-camera interview that was supposed to last for 1 hour,” she continued. “The interview started well, and for the record, its beginning is not included in the version PEOPLE Magazine posted.
I was exhausted. My rep stopped the interview early as it became obvious that I was fading—especially as the subject matter became heavier.
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