Hayden Panettiere shares new details of boat incident with 'famous thirtysomething British singer-songwriter'
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Key Points:
- Hayden Panettiere recounts a troubling incident in her memoir "This Is Me: A Reckoning," involving an unnamed famous British musician on a luxury yacht, where she was pressured by a friend, Stella, to get into bed with him.
- Panettiere describes feeling disassociated and betrayed, as Stella, whom she trusted, treated her like a "call girl" and prioritized introductions to wealthy men over genuine friendship.
- The actress stopped the situation from escalating, left the cabin, and arranged to leave the yacht, reflecting on her desire to be around people who respected her beyond fame and paparazzi attention.
- Panettiere chose not to name the musician or others involved to avoid legal repercussions and potential future encounters within the industry.
- "This Is Me: A Reckoning" is now available for purchase at bookstores and online retailers.