'We were not protected': Anna Paquin mourns Hayden Panettiere - and slams Hollywood

Vaimoana MasePasifika Editor·NZ Herald·22 Aug, 2026 07:03 AM3 mins to read‌Kiwi-Canadian actress Anna Paquin (right) has slammed Hollywood for its treatment of child acting stars while paying tribute to fellow actress Hayden Panettiere.Kiwi actress Anna Paquin has slammed Hollywood’s treatment of young actors in light of Hayden Panettiere’s death, saying it is no coincidence that many former child stars have untimely deaths.

The 44-year-old Canadian-New Zealander took to Instagram to share her thoughts while also paying tribute to

last week.

'We were not protected': Anna Paquin mourns Hayden Panettiere - and slams Hollywood

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