Despite living separately,Hayden Panettiereis still involved in her daughter’s upbringing, a source tells PEOPLE.TheNashvillealumna shares 4-year-old daughterKayawith ex-fiancéWladimir Klitschko. Since their split last summer, Kaya is apparently living in the 42-year-old boxer’s native Ukraine for now, a source tells PEOPLE. And while their co-parenting schedule is unclear, the source says Panettiere, 29, does see her daughter, though she’s currently based in Los Angeles with her boyfriendBrian Hickerson.Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullan/Getty“To say she never sees her daughter isn’t true,” the source says.“Hayden has gone through changes since she had Kaya, and while some were not perfect, others have helped her grow,” the source adds. “She is trying to feel good about herself, her life, and how she wants to go forward.”A rep for Panettiere did not respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.Earlier this week,Usreported that Panettiere “hasn’t had much time” with Kaya lately. Though Panettiere has not publicly addressed the story, Hickerson spoke out on her behalf.RELATED VIDEO:NashvilleStars Lennon & Maisy Stella Call Hayden Panettiere’s Daughter the ‘Cutest’“Hayden is actually on a family vacation right now with her daughter and the Champ, so don’t believe everything you read,” South Carolina native Hickerson toldAccess. “She’s a great mom.”Panettiere seemingly confirmed the trip Thursday, tweeting a photo of a young girl (presumably Kaya) strapped into a car seat. “Sweet moments with sleeping babes,” she wrote.Eric Charbonneau/REX/ShutterstockIt’s not the first time Hickerson hasdefended the couple. Last November, he disputed reports that Panettiere’s circle was worried about the new relationship, weeks after the pair was reportedly involved in adrunken altercationwith Hickerson’s dad.“Just to be clear, Hayden’s friends and family are not worried about her at all,” he toldAccess. “Hayden is happy and healthy and so is our relationship. That is all I will comment on so please respect my privacy. Have a great day.”
Despite living separately,Hayden Panettiereis still involved in her daughter’s upbringing, a source tells PEOPLE.
TheNashvillealumna shares 4-year-old daughterKayawith ex-fiancéWladimir Klitschko. Since their split last summer, Kaya is apparently living in the 42-year-old boxer’s native Ukraine for now, a source tells PEOPLE. And while their co-parenting schedule is unclear, the source says Panettiere, 29, does see her daughter, though she’s currently based in Los Angeles with her boyfriendBrian Hickerson.
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“To say she never sees her daughter isn’t true,” the source says.
“Hayden has gone through changes since she had Kaya, and while some were not perfect, others have helped her grow,” the source adds. “She is trying to feel good about herself, her life, and how she wants to go forward.”
A rep for Panettiere did not respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
Earlier this week,Usreported that Panettiere “hasn’t had much time” with Kaya lately. Though Panettiere has not publicly addressed the story, Hickerson spoke out on her behalf.
RELATED VIDEO:NashvilleStars Lennon & Maisy Stella Call Hayden Panettiere’s Daughter the ‘Cutest’
“Hayden is actually on a family vacation right now with her daughter and the Champ, so don’t believe everything you read,” South Carolina native Hickerson toldAccess. “She’s a great mom.”
Panettiere seemingly confirmed the trip Thursday, tweeting a photo of a young girl (presumably Kaya) strapped into a car seat. “Sweet moments with sleeping babes,” she wrote.
Eric Charbonneau/REX/Shutterstock
It’s not the first time Hickerson hasdefended the couple. Last November, he disputed reports that Panettiere’s circle was worried about the new relationship, weeks after the pair was reportedly involved in adrunken altercationwith Hickerson’s dad.
“Just to be clear, Hayden’s friends and family are not worried about her at all,” he toldAccess. “Hayden is happy and healthy and so is our relationship. That is all I will comment on so please respect my privacy. Have a great day.”
source: people.com
