Hayden Panettiere’s ex-boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, addressed the star’s candid interviews with Good Morning America and Folks journal. In interviews revealed on Wednesday, the 32-year-old Nashville actress opened up about her personal battles with dependancy and surviving her abusive relationship with Hickerson.
“I assumed she did a fantastic job,” Hickerson informed the Day by day Mail.
Panettiere was first provided “blissful tablets” by members of her workforce when she was 15 so as “to make me peppy” strolling pink carpets. That led to dependancy struggles with alcohol and opioids. When Nashville led to 2018, Panettiere mentioned she began partying extra — and began courting Hickerson.
“It was a really darkish and sophisticated time in my life,” Panettiere informed Folks. “However plenty of ladies undergo what I went via, and I need folks to know it is OK to ask for assist.”
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Hickerson went to jail in 2021 after he was arrested on home violence and assault fees in opposition to the Heroes alum. Their unstable relationship usually made headlines. Hickerson was first booked for alleged felony home violence in Might 2019, however the case was dismissed. He was arrested once more in Feb, 2020 in Wyoming for home battery after he allegedly punched her on Valentine’s Day.
Panettiere mentioned she is now sober and single. Though she was photographed with Hickerson in March, he confirmed to the Day by day Mail they don’t seem to be collectively. Hickerson addressed the bar brawl they have been concerned in explaining it was “not one of many finer moments.” He mentioned he “obtained assist” and went to remedy within the wake of the incident. Hickerson mentioned he and Panettiere are “associates.”
“She’s nice,” he declared. “I am excited to see the following alternatives for her.”
Panettiere is reprising her fan-favorite function in Scream 6. Panettiere revealed on GMA that she referred to as producers and pitched herself.
“I referred to as them up myself and was like, ‘So, you guys don’t occur to wish to deliver Kirby again, do you?’ I needed to be in it that badly,” she shared.
When requested if there was an opportunity they’ll reconcile, Hickerson declared he is “trying ahead to new chapters.”
