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Hayden Panettiere to Open Up About Addiction, Career and More in New Book: 'It's Daunting and Exciting' (Exclusive)

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Gonna be interesting what with everything she went thru…


Hayden Panettiere to Open Up About Addiction, Career and More in New Book: 'It's Daunting and Exciting' (Exclusive)​

"You may laugh a little, cry a little, but most importantly, you’ll hopefully finish it feeling inspired," the actress tells PEOPLE of her upcoming release​

Hayden Pannettiere To Release New Book

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Published on April 17, 2024 12:37PM EDT
Hayden Panettiere has a new book on the way.

The actress, 34, is set to give readers "an unprecedented glimpse into her storied life and acclaimed career" in a forthcoming memoir tentatively titled Scream and Break Free: Addiction, Trauma, and How the Cheerleader Saved Herself, PEOPLE can confirm.

The upcoming release will see Panettiere open up about her decades-long career, alcoholism and addiction, and more. “It’s both daunting and exciting to be able to share my story in book form," Panettiere tells PEOPLE of the book, which is currently scheduled to be released by Grand Central Publishing in early 2026.

"You may laugh a little, cry a little, but most importantly, you’ll hopefully finish it feeling inspired. I’ve grown so much from my experiences," she continues. "I hope that this opportunity to further elaborate on that journey may provide a little comfort for those who have faced similar challenges. I’m truly grateful for every lesson, and for the woman I have become today.”

Hayden Panettiere arrives for the world premiere of Scream VI at AMC Lincoln Square in New York City on March 6, 2023.

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The Heroes star's upcoming book promises "to delve deep into the heart of her experiences as an actress, mother and human, ultimately inviting readers to share in the laughter, tears and poignant moments that shaped her into the woman she is today," according to the book's description. "With her signature blend of charm and authenticity, Panettiere invites fans and admirers alike to join her on this extraordinary voyage of self-discovery and revelation," it adds.

Over the years, Panettiere has been open about her journey since skyrocketing to fame as a child actor in shows including One Life to Live, in which she starred as Sarah Roberts from 1994-1997.

Hayden Panettiere To Release New Book

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While speaking exclusively to PEOPLE in 2022, Panettiere discussed her addiction to opioids and alcohol for the first time.

"I was on top of the world and I ruined it," the Nashville star said at the time. She spent years dealing with her addiction, as well as a devastating bout with postpartum depression after welcoming her daughter, Kaya, with ex, Wladimir Klitschko, in December 2014.


"I'd think I hit rock bottom, but then there's that trap door that opens," Panettiere previously told PEOPLE.

"This hasn't been easy and there were a lot of ups and downs," she said, of her journey. "But I don't regret even the ugliest things that have happened to me. I feel incredibly accomplished. And I feel like I have a second chance."
 

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she definitely went through some terrible things in her life to end up addicted to alcohol and pills. i don't think she'll ever speak on it but she was a child actor and we all know the deal with that. i hope she's found peace.
 

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They skipped all over Lizzie Spaulding on The Guiding Light. She was a very talented child actress and shined in that role.
 

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She's a good actress.
I loved her character on Heroes
I remember we had the vhs tape of Remember the Titans. She was good in that too.
I wonder how often she see's her daughter,

Rant:: So i decided to go to Wladimir Klitschko's Wikipeda page to search ffor tiny tidbit if his daughter still lived with him. I read something when Ukraine was attacked he was helping them fight. I had never scrolled so much in my life, until today. He has entirely too much on that page. Nobody needs to know all that information provided on that page anyway. Even though it's in English, I still do not understand what was written ,or why I need to know all that if I'm just casually searching for one thing. All that doggone scrolling has my anxiety level out of control
 

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I almost posted about her a month ago but felt sorry for her. She was due to do a tour about her career but cancelled every show.
 

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