History of Hayden Panettiere in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 6, 2026

Hayden Panettiere is an American actress and singer known for her roles in popular television series and films. She gained prominence as Claire Bennet in the NBC superhero series *Heroes* and later starred as Juliette Barnes in the ABC/CMT musical drama *Nashville*, earning Golden Globe nominations for her performance. She also played Kirby Reed in the *Scream* slasher horror franchise.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

December 2007: Began dating Milo Ventimiglia

In December 2007, Hayden Panettiere began dating her Heroes co-star Milo Ventimiglia.

May 2008: eBay Auction and Activism Platform

In May 2008, Hayden Panettiere participated in an eBay auction to benefit Save the Whales Again and explained in an interview with Teen Vogue how her fame gives her a platform for her activism.

September 2008: Launch of Calfskin Leather Bag Line

In September 2008, Hayden Panettiere launched her own line of calfskin leather bags for the company Dooney & Bourke.

2008: Endorsement of Voting Rights for D.C.

In 2008, Hayden Panettiere appeared in a public service announcement with DC Shadow Senator Paul Strauss endorsing voting rights for Washington, D.C.

February 2009: Broke up with Milo Ventimiglia

In February 2009, Hayden Panettiere broke up with Milo Ventimiglia.

May 6, 2009: Participation in Town Hall Meeting on Teen Pregnancy

On May 6, 2009, Hayden Panettiere participated in a town hall meeting in New York City alongside Bristol Palin and Major League Baseball pitcher Matt Garza on the issue of teen pregnancy as a teen ambassador for the Candie's Foundation.

2009: Met Wladimir Klitschko

In 2009, Hayden Panettiere met Wladimir Klitschko at a book launch party.

September 11, 2010: Ringside at Klitschko's Victory

On September 11, 2010, Hayden Panettiere was ringside for Wladimir Klitschko's knockout victory over Samuel Peter.

May 2011: Split with Wladimir Klitschko

In May 2011, Hayden Panettiere and Wladimir Klitschko announced that they had split.

2011: Recognition for Advocacy in D.C.

In 2011, DC Mayor Vincent Gray acknowledged Panettiere's advocacy on behalf of securing full representation in Congress for District of Columbia residents by naming a day in her honor.

April 2013: Resumed Relationship with Klitschko

In April 2013, Hayden Panettiere confirmed reports that she and Wladimir Klitschko had resumed their romantic relationship.

October 2013: Engagement to Klitschko

In October 2013, Hayden Panettiere announced her engagement to Wladimir Klitschko.

December 6, 2013: Visit to Euromaidan Protests in Kyiv

On December 6, 2013, Hayden Panettiere and her then-fiancé Wladimir Klitschko visited the Euromaidan protests in Kyiv, Ukraine.

December 2014: Birth of Daughter

In December 2014, Hayden Panettiere gave birth to her daughter with Wladimir Klitschko.

2015: Experienced Postpartum Depression

In 2015, Hayden Panettiere stated that following the birth of her daughter she experienced postpartum depression and discussed it on Live with Kelly and Michael.

August 2018: Broke Up with Klitschko Again

In August 2018, Hayden Panettiere's mother confirmed that Panettiere and Klitschko had broken up again, remaining on friendly terms.

May 2019: Alleged Incidents with Brian Hickerson

In May 2019, alleged incidents occurred between Hayden Panettiere and Brian Hickerson.

June 2020: Charges Stemming from Alleged Incidents

In June 2020, charges stemmed from alleged incidents between May 2019 and June 2020 involving Brian Hickerson and Hayden Panettiere.

July 2020: Advocacy for Domestic Abuse Victims

In July 2020, Hayden Panettiere advocated for victims of domestic abuse to come forward and share their stories, specifically after she herself had gone through abuse.