Hayden Panettiere Makes First Red Carpet Appearance Since Seeking Postpartum Depression Treatment

Nashville actress arrives at an event after medical problems following birth of child

By Samantha Schnurr Dec 08, 2015 3:28 PMTags
Hayden Panettiere, Wladimir KlitschkoFranziska Krug/Getty Images

Less than two months since seeking treater for postpartum depression, Hayden Panettiere stepped out on the red carpet for the first time with smiles for all. 

The Nashville actress joined her fiancé, former heavyweight world champion boxer Wladimir Klitschko, on the international red carpet of the Ein Herz Fuer Kinder Gala 2015 show in Berlin, Germany on Saturday.

Dressed in a fashion forward black ensemble, complete with leggings bedazzled with a silver stud trim line down the side and sky-high black wedge booties. Despite their severe height, the boots weren't quite tall enough to match her beau's incredible height. 

Her future husband opted for a dark suit and deep blue skinny tie as they cozied up to each other for photos along the red carpet. 

Vitali Klitschko and Natalia Klitschko, Wladimir's older brother and his wife, later joined the happy couple for a silly group photo, Hayden throwing up a "hang loose" sign as she laughed for the cameras. 

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The actress' happy spirits are a positive indication of a new chapter in the blond beauty's life after E! News confirmed in October she had voluntarily sought treatment for postpartum depression following the birth of her first child Kaya in December 2014. 

The actress spoke publicly of the common post-pregnancy affliction during an interview with Michael Strahan and Kelly Ripa days before it was revealed she had entered into a facility.

"It's something a lot of women experience. When [you are told] about postpartum depression you think it's 'I feel negative feelings towards my child; I want to injure or hurt my child.' I've never, ever had those feelings. Some women do," Panettiere told the co-hosts.

"But, you don't realize how broad of a spectrum you can really experience that on. It's something that needs to be talked about. Women need to know that they're not alone, and that it does heal."