Hayden Panettiere on her daughter Kaya and the struggle with depression
13 may 2026 в 21:37
Hayden Panettiere was once at the top of Hollywood. However, her struggle with addiction and a challenging diagnosis of postpartum depression forced her to pause her career and seek help. Part of this work involved transferring custody of her daughter Kaya to her father, Wladimir Klitschko, who lives in Ukraine.
Hayden gave birth to Kaya in 2014, and in 2018, she separated from her former partner. Continue reading to learn more about Hayden’s daughter, Kaya.
«Oh my God, this child came out of me», - Hayden previously said in an interview with People, talking about her relationship with her daughter. «But she is smarter than me. And she will be taller than me!» She also noted that her daughter is «amazing» and «funny».
Hayden opened up about her feelings when she sent Kaya to live in Ukraine with her father. «It was the hardest thing I could do», - she remarked. «But the best thing for my daughter is to make sure she is okay, to take care of myself, and to be a good mom to her. And sometimes that means letting go».
When Russia invaded Ukraine, Hayden made sure fans knew that her daughter was safe and had left the country, according to E! News.
Hayden previously told People that her daughter is happy and enjoying life. «She has a wonderful life. I just was with her», - the mother noted. She added, «She's a happy girl, open to a huge world. And she has more love than anyone I’ve ever met».
Kaya became one of the reasons the «Scream VI» actress founded Hoplon International, an organization that raises funds to help those in need in Ukraine. «What she is facing and what we are all going through regarding Ukraine is really very hard. I talked to her, and the only question she asked was, ‘Why is Putin doing this?' It’s so heartbreaking», - the actress recalled.
During a visit to the show Live! With Kelly and Ryan in 2017, Hayden shared that her daughter is learning both English and Russian and even has a Russian accent when she speaks English. Hayden also noted that she herself has learned a bit of «child's Russian»!
Shortly after that, Kaya began studying additional languages, including French and German!
Hayden gave birth to Kaya in 2014, and in 2018, she separated from her former partner. Continue reading to learn more about Hayden’s daughter, Kaya.
«Oh my God, this child came out of me», - Hayden previously said in an interview with People, talking about her relationship with her daughter. «But she is smarter than me. And she will be taller than me!» She also noted that her daughter is «amazing» and «funny».
Hayden opened up about her feelings when she sent Kaya to live in Ukraine with her father. «It was the hardest thing I could do», - she remarked. «But the best thing for my daughter is to make sure she is okay, to take care of myself, and to be a good mom to her. And sometimes that means letting go».
When Russia invaded Ukraine, Hayden made sure fans knew that her daughter was safe and had left the country, according to E! News.
Hayden previously told People that her daughter is happy and enjoying life. «She has a wonderful life. I just was with her», - the mother noted. She added, «She's a happy girl, open to a huge world. And she has more love than anyone I’ve ever met».
Kaya became one of the reasons the «Scream VI» actress founded Hoplon International, an organization that raises funds to help those in need in Ukraine. «What she is facing and what we are all going through regarding Ukraine is really very hard. I talked to her, and the only question she asked was, ‘Why is Putin doing this?' It’s so heartbreaking», - the actress recalled.
During a visit to the show Live! With Kelly and Ryan in 2017, Hayden shared that her daughter is learning both English and Russian and even has a Russian accent when she speaks English. Hayden also noted that she herself has learned a bit of «child's Russian»!
Shortly after that, Kaya began studying additional languages, including French and German!
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