Hayden Panettiere’s mom says she did not force her daughter to do anything

Lesley Vogel, mother of actress Hayden Panettiere, has firmly rejected claims of pressuring her daughter into acting.

She emphasized that, although she was a strong presence in Hayden's life, she never resorted to abusive practices.

Vogel highlighted that the early days of her daughter's career were primarily aimed at funding her college education.

Meanwhile, Hayden has openly discussed the stress and demands she faced as a child in the industry.