Hayden Panettiere reveals daughter Kaya calls her by a different name after slamming abandonment rumors
Hayden Panettiere shared that her daughter Kaya calls her 'Britney' after her character in 'Bring It On.' During an interview, Panettiere emphasized her strong relationship with Kaya, who currently lives in Ukraine with her father. She also addressed rumors of abandonment, clarifying that relinquishing custody was a difficult decision made during a challenging time in her life.
- ▪Kaya, Panettiere's 11-year-old daughter, refers to her mother as 'Britney' after the character from 'Bring It On.'
- ▪Panettiere stated that she maintains a great relationship with Kaya, who lives in Ukraine with her father, Wladimir Klitschko.
- ▪She denied rumors of abandoning her daughter, explaining that relinquishing custody in 2018 was a heartbreaking decision made during a period of personal struggles.
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Parents Hayden Panettiere reveals daughter Kaya calls her by a different name after slamming abandonment rumors By Riley Cardoza Published May 18, 2026, 1:12 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add Page Six on Google Bring on the nicknames. Hayden Panettiere’s 11-year-old daughter, Kaya, calls her mom “Britney” after one of the actress’ iconic roles, she revealed Monday on “CBS Mornings.” The first time the preteen did so, “it took [Panettiere] a second” to figure out Kaya was referencing her “Bring It On” character, Britney Allen. 8 Hayden Panettiere’s daughter, Kaya, calls her “Britney” over the actress’ “Bring It On” role. CBS 8 The Golden Globe nominee shared the anecdote on “CBS Mornings” Monday.
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