{"success":true,"data":{"id":"b7e8d655-ce1d-4089-a115-017bc52f5beb","title":"Hayden Panettiere cancels appearance at the last minute due to family emergency","summary":"Hayden Panettiere bailed on her Creep I.E. Con appearance at the last minute due to a mystery “emergency.” The convention — which is taking place July 11 and July 12 — announced the news via Instagram on Friday, informing potential guests that the “Scream” star, 36, is still welcome to appear at ano...","content":"# Hayden Panettiere cancels appearance at the last minute due to unspecified ‘emergency’\n\nHayden Panettiere bailed on her Creep I.E. Con appearance at the last minute due to a mystery “emergency.”\n\nThe convention — which is taking place July 11 and July 12 — announced the news [via Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/DaoOPtpyQw2/) on Friday, informing potential guests that the “Scream” star, 36, is still welcome to appear at another show in the future.\n\n“Hayden Panettiere has an emergency and will not be able to attend this weekend. We are looking forward to her appearing at an upcoming show,” the statement read.\n\nHayden Panettiere (seen here on an episode of the “Today” show) cancels on her Creep I.E. Con appearance at the last minute due to a mystery “emergency.” Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images\n\nThe convention announced the new of Panettiere’s departure from their lineup on Friday. (Pictured above is Panettiere speaking on stage in May 2026). Janet Mayer / Shutterstock\n\n## Explore More\n\nIn her place, “Lolita” star Dominique Swain was announced as a new guest who will appear on Saturday and Sunday.\n\nA rep for Panettiere did not immediately return Page Six’s request for comment.\n\nPanettiere was originally slated to appear alongside her “Scream 4” co-star Nico Tortorella as a sort of reunion for the stars.\n\nThe actress was quickly replaced by “Lolita” star Dominique Swain. (Pictured above is Creep I.E. Con’s announcement). creepiecon/Instagram\n\nPanettiere starred in “Scream 4” alongside Nico Tortorella, who was also slated to attend the horror film convention. (Seen here is Panettiere at the “Scream VI” premiere in March 2023). Variety via Getty Images\n\n### Want more celebrity and pop culture news?\n\nStart your day with Page Six Daily.\n\nWant celebrity news as it breaks?\n\n- [x] \n\nAdditional stars expected to make an appearance this weekend include Christopher Lloyd, Mira Sorvino, Tara Reid, Billy Zane and Jamie Campbell.\n\nPanettiere joins a list of other stars who also pulled out of the convention including Tori Spelling —another scream queen, who starred in the second installment in the “Scream” franchise.\n\nChristina Ricci, John Carroll Lynch and Carel Struycken rescheduled their appearances for a later date.\n\nBefore she became a horror film star, Panettiere (who recently released her memoir,[“This Is Me: A Reckoning”](https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://r.pagesixlink.com/?btn_ref=org-282f0dd399864b44&btn_url=https*3A*2F*2Fwww.amazon.com*2FThis-Me-Reckoning-Hayden-Panettiere*2Fdp*2F1538773422*3Ftag*3Dpagesix-20*26asc_refurl*3Dhttps*3A*2F*2Fpagesix.com*2F2026*2F05*2F20*2Fentertainment*2Fhayden-panettiere-details-uncomfortable-connie-britton-dynamic-on-nashville-set*2F*26asc_source*3Dweb__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUl!!F0Stn7g!\n\nFqnOGSmg1PxiHwGNdcFjO6v6n9_P7gujltiKKS_NkTULrA0ZLr4La7bT7LuhJnJCcYTOAYYKGpfeaSJp$)) began her acting career as a child, starring in commercials before she landed roles on soap operas “One Life to Live” in 1994 and “Guiding Light” in 1996.\n\n### Become a Page Six Hollywood Insider for FREE for the best stories, commentary and analysis in the business of entertainment.\n\nDaily newsletters, weekly podcasts and exclusive events will bring you all you need to know to stay in the know.\n\nGET FREE NEWSLETTER\n\nBy clicking \"BECOME AN INSIDER\" you agree to the [Terms of Use](https://pagesix.com/terms)&[Privacy Notice](https://pagesix.com/privacy)\n\nBECOME AN INSIDER\n\nPrior to joining the “Scream” franchise, Panettiere (seen here at the Studio City Farmers Market in June 2026) began her acting career as a child star in commercials before being cast in soap operas. 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