Why did Hayden Panettiere come out as bisexual now?

Panettiere came out as bisexual now through her memoir 'This Is Me: A Reckoning' because she finally felt comfortable and ready to share this part of her identity publicly.

Why She Waited Until Now

Panettiere explained that she never felt it was 'the right time' to share her bisexuality publicly. When she was young, she was 'forced to be perfect at all times' and 'not encouraged to just be myself.' She also noted a period when women coming out as bisexual seemed like a fad, and she feared being perceived as 'jumping on the bandwagon.' The pressure from her team and public opinion also contributed to her hesitation, making it 'a very difficult topic to articulate properly.'