Hayden Panettiere Then & Now: Photos of the Actress Over the Years

Hayden Panettiere: Photos of the Actress

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Hayden Panettiere has always been open up about her highs and lows in Hollywood. Take a look at her career in photos here.

Hayden Panettiere, born August 21, 1989, is an American actress who rose to fame as a child star. She began with soap operas before starring in Remember The Titans and gaining recognition as Claire Bennett in Heroes. She also appeared in Bring It On: All or Nothing, Ice Princess, and Scream 4. Her major role in Nashville opposite Connie Britton spanned six seasons from 2012 to 2018.

Hayden dated her Heroes co-star Milo Ventimiglia from 2007 to 2009 before entering a relationship with Ukrainian boxer Wladimir Klitschko. They got engaged and had a daughter, Kaya, in 2014 but split in 2018. She briefly dated Brian Hickerson, who was arrested for assault.

In a July 2022 interview, Hayden opened up about her struggles with addiction and postpartum depression following the birth of her daughter. She shared, “I didn’t know where the alcoholism was ending and the postpartum was beginning, and I ran myself pretty ragged.” Hayden also faced significant personal hardships, including the tragic death of her brother, Jansen, in February 2023.

To see more pictures of Hayden Panettiere, scroll through the gallery below.

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