Hayden Panettiere reveals she tied childhood praise to her mother's approval in her new book.
Hayden Panettiere, 36, shared that she associated praise with love as a child because her mother managed her career. She told The Independent that getting praise young felt empowering yet wrapped up in pleasing her mom, Lesley Vogel. The actress said it made her feel loved only when praised. She added her mother was not interested in a normal relationship and that she viewed her as a boss instead of a parent. Hayden ended their professional partnership at 19, telling her she just wanted her to be mom. She also explained surrounding herself with positive people helps her stay resilient after past struggles. Her memoir This Is Me: A Reckoning covers these family dynamics in detail.
