Is this the end of the road for Hayden Panettiere and her mom, regarding their relationship?

The actress got emotional, expressing her thoughts on where things stand with her mother, Lesley Vogel, as her memoir officially hits the bookshelves. This comes after the momager rained on her daughter’s parade, publicly accusing her of emotional distress.

Even though Hayden Panettiere’s estranged mom has chosen to sit outside her corner, her ex has risen to her defense, firing back at Vogel’s claims amid singing the actress’s praise. The mother-daughter pair had their backs turned against each other shortly after severing professional ties years ago.

Hayden Panettiere Accepts Her Fate On Pending Mom Reunion

Panettiere has broken her silence on her mom’s reaction to her newly released memoir “This Is Me: A Reckoning,” highlighting what the future probably holds for their relationship.

The actress was clearly in her feelings as she spoke in a recent interview, acknowledging that she, like any other child, has long craved to restore her broken relationship with Vogel.

The author called out her mother’s previous claims about her book, tagging them as “false” before saying that she cannot imagine how Vogel feels about the things she did and said, which continues to affect their relationship.

Panettiere explained in her conversation with Entertainment Tonight that she has always left “that door cracked open in case” the topic of reconciliation resurfaces, but Vogel has “slammed that door pretty hard in [her] face.”

The Actress Claimed Her Mother Has Been Selfish

After expressing that she has spent years hoping and praying that they would iron out their issues, Panettiere has accepted her fate in her broken relationship with her mom. This acceptance comes with the realization that Vogel “has very clearly prioritized herself” over mending their relationship.

The “Nashville” star added that she feels her mother’s self-choice is no news, but even though “she should not be shocked by” Vogel’s decision, she finds her actions and words unfathomable. 

Fans in the comments praised Panettiere for taking a stand and speaking her truth. Some noted how raw her expressions were in the interview. “She seemed so vulnerable; this must be difficult for her,” a commenter noted. “You can see the hurt in her eyes,” another user penned.

Other netizens shared their personal stories of estrangement from their own mothers. At the same time, some slammed Vogel’s actions, maintaining that no matter what their kids did, they could never speak ill of them privately or publicly.

What Did Lesley Vogel Say About Her Daughter’s Memoir?

Vogel addressed the claims her daughter made in her memoir, highlighting their tense, fractured relationship, which ultimately led to their estrangement.

The momager accused her daughter of causing her emotional distress, stating that the actress left her with “20 years of trauma.”

She also questioned Panettiere’s motives for writing “This Is Me: A Reckoning,” suggesting that it was written for publicity and not from a place of sincere desire for healing.

Vogel further criticized the book, explaining that it centered around her daughter’s behavioral pattern of control, entitlement, and a lack of compassion for others.

The Blast shared that the “Heroes” star’s mom claimed that she severed ties with her daughter and built a wall blocking their communication because she tried to support and encourage her for years.

She stated that her efforts to be in Panettier’s corner yielded no results, as nothing she ever did was enough.

The ‘Heroes’ Star’s Ex Fired Back At Her Mom’s Comments

Panettiere dated Brian Hickerson from 2018 to 2022, but their relationship was not smooth sailing. The former lovebirds had multiple domestic violence incidents before they parted ways, yet they have managed to rekindle their friendship.

As reported by The Blast, Vogel also claimed that her daughter’s decision to open up about her sexuality at this time was a scheme to promote her book behind the scenes, in reaction to these claims.

Hickerson acknowledged that his ex’s bisexuality did not come as a shock to him. In his words, “Yeah. Hayden is into beautiful people.”  

The “M.F.A” actor did not hold back speaking about his ex-girlfriend’s mother. He described her as a “terrible” person, adding that he found it difficult to relate to Vogel.

“Hayden’s mother is by far one of the worst people I’ve ever met in my life,” the actor told media outlets in a recent interview.

How Did Hayden Panettiere’s Relationship With Her Mom Go Downhill?

The movie star recently recalled the roots of the complicated dynamics with her mom, which spanned over a decade.

She revealed that their relationship became strained after she decided to cut ties with her mother professionally. Vogel was her daughter’s manager since she bagged her first professional job as a baby.

When Panettiere turned 19, she told her mother she did not want her serving as her manager anymore. In her words, “I don’t want us to work together anymore. I just want you to be my mom,” to which Vogel reportedly replied, “You owe me,” before walking out of her trailer on the set of “Heroes.”

The actress admitted that her mother’s reaction left her stunned, but then she realized Vogel was only after money.

The Blast shared that from that point, Panettiere noticed that her mom did not seem to want a relationship with her anymore since the business part was out of the picture, leading to their estrangement.

Will Hayden Panettiere give reconciliation one last shot?