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Rose McGowan, Anna Paquin Pay Tribute To Hayden Panettiere
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Key Points:
- Hollywood mourns the death of actress Hayden Panettiere at age 36, sparking criticism of the industry's treatment of child stars.
- Rose McGowan and Anna Paquin both paid tribute to Panettiere, condemning the lack of protection for child actors and the "profoundly sad" outcomes many face.
- Paquin highlighted a pattern of "untimely ends" among former female child stars, including Panettiere, Michelle Trachtenberg, and Daveigh Chase, attributing it to inadequate industry safeguards.
- Both actresses called for greater support and solidarity among former child stars to reduce stigma and provide mutual aid in facing industry challenges.
- Panettiere began her career as an infant and gained prominence as a child star in films and TV shows like Remember the Titans, Ally McBeal, and Ice Princess before turning 18.
