Viola Davis could not find easy words to say goodbye to Hayden Panettiere.
The two met on the set of “Custody” in 2016, and since then, a mark remained that Davis decided to share publicly. “What an incredible talent you were… so gifted”, she wrote. “Julius and I loved working with you, an old and wise soul with such a deep heart.”
The phrase that lingered most was that mix of grief and genuine curiosity: I wish the world had had more time to see who she was becoming. Davis described her as a phoenix rising from the ashes, and closed with a prayer for her daughter and for everyone who loved her. 🕊️💜