Actress Hayden Panettiere has opened up about a deeply traumatic experience she endured at just 18 years old. During a recent episode of Jay Shetty's podcast, she shared a harrowing story of being placed in a compromising situation on a boat with friends.
According to Panettiere, she was led into a tiny room by someone she trusted and placed on a bed next to an undressed, famous man. The situation seemed to be treated as normal by those around her, leaving Panettiere feeling shocked and betrayed.
She recalled having to tap into her inner strength to protect herself and find a way to escape the situation. Panettiere's experience has left her with a lasting impact, and she is now sharing her story in her upcoming memoir, This Is Me: A Reckoning.
