Career Timeline of Hayden Panettiere: Major Achievements and Milestones
How Hayden Panettiere built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
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 "Heroes," Kirby Reed in the "Scream" franchise, and Juliette Barnes in "Nashville." Her performance in "Nashville" earned her two Golden Globe nominations for Best Supporting Actress. She has maintained a successful career in the entertainment industry with a variety of acting credits.
1990: First Commercial
In 1990, at eleven months old, Hayden Panettiere first appeared on-screen in a commercial.
1996: Guiding Light Role
In 1996, Hayden Panettiere began playing Lizzie Spaulding in the CBS soap opera series Guiding Light.
1998: Feature Film Debut
In 1998, Hayden Panettiere made her feature film debut as the voice of Dot in A Bug's Life, also that year her first released film was The Object of My Affection.
1998: A Bug's Life and Award Nomination
In 1998, Hayden Panettiere voiced a character in the Pixar film A Bug's Life and received a Young Artist Award nomination and a Grammy Award nomination for her role.
2000: End of Guiding Light Role
In 2000, Hayden Panettiere's role as Lizzie Spaulding in the CBS soap opera series Guiding Light concluded.
2006: Starred in Heroes
In 2006, Hayden Panettiere starred as Claire Bennet on the NBC superhero series Heroes.
June 2007: Signed with William Morris Agency
In June 2007, Hayden Panettiere signed with the William Morris Agency.
2007: Greenpeace Event
At a 2007 Greenpeace event in Anchorage, Alaska, Hayden Panettiere defended aboriginal whaling practices.
2007: Ronald McDonald House Charities Supporter
In 2007, Hayden Panettiere became an official supporter of Ronald McDonald House Charities.
January 28, 2008: Protest Letters to Ambassadors
On January 28, 2008, Hayden Panettiere delivered a letter of protest to the Norwegian ambassador in the U.S. against whaling.
May 2008: eBay Auction for Save the Whales Again
In May 2008, Hayden Panettiere was involved in an eBay auction to benefit Save the Whales Again, a campaign of The Whaleman Foundation.
September 2008: Launch of Leather Bag Line
In September 2008, Hayden Panettiere launched her own line of calfskin leather bags for the company Dooney & Bourke.
2008: Public Service Announcement for DC Voting Rights
In 2008, Hayden Panettiere appeared in a public service announcement with DC Shadow Senator Paul Strauss endorsing voting rights for Washington, D.C.
May 6, 2009: 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 to discuss teen pregnancy as a teen ambassador for the Candie's Foundation.
2010: Heroes Ended
In 2010, Hayden Panettiere's role as Claire Bennet on the NBC superhero series Heroes concluded.
2011: DC Mayor Acknowledges Advocacy
In 2011, DC Mayor Vincent Gray acknowledged Hayden Panettiere's advocacy for full representation in Congress for District of Columbia residents by naming a day in her honor.
2011: Starred in Scream 4
In 2011, Hayden Panettiere starred as Kirby Reed in the slasher horror franchise Scream.
March 2012: Cast in Nashville
In March 2012, Hayden Panettiere was cast in the ABC musical drama series Nashville, portraying Juliette Barnes.
2012: Starred in Nashville
In 2012, Hayden Panettiere starred as Juliette Barnes in the ABC/CMT musical drama series Nashville.
July 26, 2018: Nashville Series Finale
On July 26, 2018, the series Nashville, starring Hayden Panettiere as Juliette Barnes, concluded its run on CMT.
2018: Nashville Ended
In 2018, Hayden Panettiere's role as Juliette Barnes in the ABC/CMT musical drama series Nashville concluded.
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, after experiencing abuse herself.
May 2022: Return to Scream Franchise
In May 2022, it was announced that Hayden Panettiere would be returning to the Scream franchise with Scream VI.
2023: Starred in Scream
In 2023, Hayden Panettiere starred as Kirby Reed in the slasher horror franchise Scream.
