Hayden’s Ex Just Called Out Her Mom in Brutal Public Takedown

Brian Hickerson is not staying quiet about Hayden Panettiere’s family drama. The actress’ ex just went off on her estranged mother after she publicly questioned Hayden opening up about her sexuality in her new memoir — and he had some seriously harsh words.

Brian sat down with TMZ to defend his ex, blasting Hayden’s mom for trying to shame her over the personal revelations in the book. He made it clear he thinks it’s messed up that her own mother would publicly criticize Hayden for being honest about who she is. The whole thing is messy, petty, and exactly the kind of family feud that doesn’t stay private anymore.

Hayden has been pretty vocal about her strained relationship with her mother over the years, so this isn’t exactly shocking — but having her ex publicly jump in to defend her? That’s a plot twist nobody saw coming. And honestly, the fact that her mom is still taking shots at her through the media is pretty brutal.

Based on reporting from TMZ.