“I am coming forward with the truth about what happened to me with the hope that my story will empower others in abusive relationships to get the help they need and deserve. I am prepared to do my part to make sure this man never hurts anyone again.”

Hayden Panettiere · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20

Panettiere spoke out in 2020 about alleged domestic abuse by Brian Hickerson in a statement to Good Morning America.