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 first rose to fame as a child star. She began her career appearing in soap operas before breaking out in films like Remember the Titans and later becoming widely known for playing Claire Bennett on NBC’s Heroes. Over the years, she also starred in projects including Bring It On: All or Nothing, Ice Princess, Scream 4 and Scream VI. One of her most acclaimed roles came in ABC’s Nashville, where she starred opposite Connie Britton for six seasons from 2012 to 2018.
Hayden has also remained in the public eye for her personal life and relationships. She dated her Heroes co-star Milo Ventimiglia from 2007 to 2009 before later becoming engaged to Ukrainian boxer Wladimir Klitschko. The former couple welcomed their daughter, Kaya, in 2014 before ultimately splitting in 2018. She later briefly dated Brian Hickerson, whose legal troubles and assault arrest drew public attention during their relationship.
In recent years, Hayden has spoken more candidly about her personal experiences. In a 2022 interview, she opened up about her struggles with addiction and postpartum depression following the birth of her daughter. “I didn’t know where the alcoholism was ending and the postpartum was beginning, and I ran myself pretty ragged,” she said at the time. Hayden also faced personal tragedy in 2023 following the death of her younger brother, Jansen Panettiere.
In May 2026, while promoting her memoir This Is Me: A Reckoning, Hayden publicly revealed for the first time that she identifies as bisexual and reflected on why she waited years to speak openly about her sexuality.
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Hayden Panettiere in 2024
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Hayden Panettiere is spotted in New York City on September 24, 2024.
March 19, 2025, 10:16PM 2 of 24
Hayden Panettiere & Ex Brian Hickerson At Jansen’s Memorial
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Hayden Panettiere is joined by her ex, Brian Hickerson, at a memorial service for her brother, Jansen, on March 8, 2023. Jansen died in Feb. 2023 of an enlarged heart.
March 8, 2023, 11:16AM 3 of 24
Hayden Panettiere At Brother’s Memorial
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Hayden Panettiere arrives at a Celebration of Life memorial for her brother, Jansen Panettiere, who died at the age of 28 in Feb. 2023. She wore a black outfit with colorful jacket for the occasion.
March 8, 2023, 11:16AM 4 of 24
Hayden Panettiere at ‘Scream 6’ Premiere
Hayden Panettiere hits the red carpet at the NYC premiere of ‘Scream 6’ on March 6, 2023. She wore a little black dress and matching coat, with her hair in an updo.
March 6, 2023, 8:08PM 5 of 24
Hayden Panettiere At The ‘Blonde’ Premiere
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Hayden Panettiere rocked a sizzling red suit to the premiere of ‘Blonde’ in LA on Sep. 12, 2022. Red lipstick gave the look some extra punch.
September 14, 2022, 10:54AM
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Hayden Panettiere & Paula Abdul In 2021
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Hayden Panettiere and Paula Abdul attend a special screening of Paris Hilton’s ‘Cooking with Paris’ Netflix special on Aug. 5, 2021. She wore a chic jacket with a white tee and blue jeans.
July 6, 2022, 6:40PM 7 of 24
Hayden Panettiere In 2018
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Hayden Panettiere smiles while out in LA on Aug. 2, 2018. She wore floral Givenchy and went barefoot while leaving a restaurant.
July 6, 2022, 6:40PM 8 of 24
Hayden Panettiere & Family In Barbados
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Hayden Panettiere enjoys a beach day in Barbados with her ex Wladimir Klitschko and daughter on Feb 15, 2018. They were dressed for a day in the sun.
July 6, 2022, 3:04PM 9 of 24
Hayden Panettiere At Nobu
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Keeping casual. Hayden Panettiere went makeup-free while wearing Aviator Nation sweatpants & a sweatshirt at Nobu Malibu on April 13.
April 14, 2022, 2:35PM 10 of 24
Hayden Panettiere With Brian Hickerson
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Hayden Panettiere and her boyfriend Brian Hickerson appear at the ‘Wilder vs Fury’ Heavyweight Championship of the World in LA on December 1, 2018. The couple have had a very turbulent relationship over the years.
March 25, 2022, 12:23PM 11 of 24
Hayden Panettiere in 2017
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Hayden Panettiere participates in BUILD Speaker Series to discuss her show ‘Nashville’ at AOL Studios, in New York on January 5, 2017. She looked goregeous in a red and black ensemble.
March 25, 2022, 12:25PM 12 of 24
Hayden Panettiere At ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’
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Hayden Panettiere arrives at ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ in New York on January 5, 2017. She rocked a white and black dress for the talk show appearance.
March 25, 2022, 12:25PM 13 of 24
Hayden Panettiere At The 2014 Emmys
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Hayden Panettiere shows off her baby bump at the 66th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on August 25, 2014. She glowed in a sparkly silver dress.
February 25, 2022, 4:16PM 14 of 24
Hayden Panettiere Backstage At The 2014 Emmys
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Hayden Panettiere is pictured at the Backstage Creations Suites at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. Hayden gave birth to her daughter Kaya 4 months after the event.
February 25, 2022, 4:16PM 15 of 24
Hayden Panettiere At The 2016 Critics’ Choice Awards
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Hayden Panettiere stuns at the 21st Annual Critics’ Choice Awards in Los Angeles on January 17, 2016. She wore a peach dress from Maria Lucia Hohan.
February 25, 2022, 4:16PM 16 of 24
Hayden Panettiere At The 2014 Met Gala
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Hayden Panettiere attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the exhibit Charles James: Beyond Fashion, in New York in 2014. She looked like a princess in her beautiful blue and pink ballgown.
February 25, 2022, 4:16PM 17 of 24
Hayden Panettiere At A German Boxing Event
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Hayden Panettiere holds a Ukrainian flag as she waits for the beginning of the bout of her then-boyfriend Wladimir Klitschko against Australian challenger Alex Leapai in Oberhausen, Germany. Hayden was such a supportive girlfriend!
February 25, 2022, 4:16PM 18 of 24
Hayden Panettiere At The Premiere Of ‘Big Momma’s House 2’
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Hayden Panettiere looks cute at the premiere of ‘Big Momma’s House 2’ on Jan. 25, 2006. She wore a military-chic jacket and pleated leather skirt.
March 25, 2022, 12:26PM 19 of 24
Hayden Panettiere At The Premiere Of ‘Raising Helen’
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Hayden Panettiere dons a pretty pink dress to the premiere of ‘Raising Helen’ in LA on May 26, 2004. Her dress was adorned with blue and berry embroidery and revealed a hint of tulle underneath.
March 25, 2022, 12:26PM 20 of 24
Hayden Panettiere & Brother Out To Lunch
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Hayden Panettiere and her little brother Jansen hang out together having lunch on Aug. 10, 2007 in LA. They were later seen jumping into a vehicle with their dad.
February 20, 2023, 6:32PM 21 of 24
Hayden Panettiere and brother Jansen Panettiere arrive at the 23rd Annual Environmental Media Awards
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On Oct. 19, 2013, actress Hayden Panettiere and brother Jansen Panettiere arrive at the 23rd Annual Environmental Media Awards held at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, California. During the photo, Hayden planted a kiss on her brother’s cheek.
February 20, 2023, 6:32PM 22 of 24
Bull Pullman, Bianca Collins, Hayden Panettiere, and Jansen Panettiere In 2004’s ‘Tiger Cruise’
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Bull Pullman, Bianca Collins, Hayden Panettiere, and Jansen Panettiere all starred in 2004’s ‘Tiger Cruise’ together. This is a shot from the amazing movie Hayden and her brother starred in together.
February 20, 2023, 6:32PM 23 of 24
Hayden Panettiere & Brother Jansen At 2008 Kids’ Choice Awards
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Jansen Panettiere, Hayden Panettiere (wearing a Leila Azhar dress, and Christian Louboutin shoes) are at arrivals for Nickelodeon’s 21st Annual Kids’ Choice Awards on March 29, 2008. She wore a red mini dress.
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Hayden Panettiere, Jansen Panettiere At Variety’s 5th Annual Power of Youth Event
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Hayden Panettiere, Jansen Panettiere at arrivals for Variety”s 5th Annual Power of Youth Event at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, CA on October 22, 2011.
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