Hayden Panettiere’s ex-boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, addressed the star’s candid interviews with Good Morning America and Individuals journal. In interviews revealed on Wednesday, the 32-year-old Nashville actress opened up about her non-public battles with habit and surviving her abusive relationship with Hickerson.
“I believed she did an excellent job,” Hickerson instructed the Day by day Mail.
Panettiere was first supplied “glad capsules” by members of her workforce when she was 15 so as “to make me peppy” strolling purple carpets. That led to habit struggles with alcohol and opioids. When Nashville resulted in 2018, Panettiere stated she began partying extra — and began relationship Hickerson.
“It was a really darkish and sophisticated time in my life,” Panettiere instructed Individuals. “However a number of girls undergo what I went via, and I would like individuals 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 prices towards the Heroes alum. Their unstable relationship usually made headlines. Hickerson was first booked for alleged felony home violence in Could 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 stated 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 had been concerned in explaining it was “not one of many finer moments.” He stated he “obtained assist” and went to remedy within the wake of the incident. Hickerson stated he and Panettiere are “buddies.”
“She’s nice,” he declared. “I am excited to see the subsequent alternatives for her.”
Panettiere is reprising her fan-favorite position in Scream 6. Panettiere revealed on GMA that she known as producers and pitched herself.
“I known as them up myself and was like, ‘So, you guys don’t occur to need to convey Kirby again, do you?’ I wished to be in it that badly,” she shared.
When requested if there was an opportunity they’ll reconcile, Hickerson declared he is “wanting ahead to new chapters.”
