Discover the defining moments in the early life of Hayden Panettiere. From birth to education, explore key events.
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.
On August 21, 1989, Hayden Lesley Panettiere was born. She is an American actress and singer.
On October 31, 2007, Hayden Panettiere joined The Whaleman Foundation to disrupt the annual dolphin hunt in Taiji, Wakayama, Japan, leading to a confrontation.
In December 2007, Hayden Panettiere, then 18, began dating her Heroes co-star Milo Ventimiglia, who was 30.
At a 2007 Greenpeace event in Anchorage, Alaska, Hayden Panettiere defended aboriginal whaling practices.
In 2007, Hayden Panettiere became an official supporter of Ronald McDonald House Charities.
On January 28, 2008, Hayden Panettiere delivered a letter of protest to the Norwegian ambassador in the U.S. against whaling.
In May 2008, Hayden Panettiere was involved in an eBay auction to benefit Save the Whales Again, a campaign of The Whaleman Foundation.
In 2008, Hayden Panettiere appeared in a public service announcement with DC Shadow Senator Paul Strauss endorsing voting rights for Washington, D.C.
In February 2009, Hayden Panettiere broke up with her boyfriend Milo Ventimiglia.
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.
In 2009, Hayden Panettiere met Wladimir Klitschko at a book launch party, after which they began dating.
On September 11, 2010, Hayden Panettiere was ringside for Wladimir Klitschko's knockout victory over Samuel Peter.
In May 2011, Hayden Panettiere and Wladimir Klitschko announced that they had split, citing the long-distance nature of their relationship.
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.
In April 2013, Hayden Panettiere confirmed reports that she and Wladimir Klitschko had resumed their romantic relationship.
In October 2013, Hayden Panettiere announced her engagement to Wladimir Klitschko.
On December 6, 2013, Hayden Panettiere and her then-fiancé Wladimir Klitschko visited the Euromaidan protests in Kyiv, Ukraine, where Wladimir's brother was a leading figure.
In December 2014, Hayden Panettiere gave birth to her daughter.
In 2015, Hayden Panettiere stated that she experienced postpartum depression following the birth of her daughter and spoke about it publicly on Live with Kelly and Michael.
In August 2018, Hayden Panettiere's mother confirmed that Hayden and Wladimir Klitschko had broken up again, remaining on friendly terms. Following this, Hayden began dating Brian Hickerson.
2018 marked the start of a career hiatus for Hayden Panettiere before she reprised her role in the Scream franchise.
In July 2020, Hayden Panettiere advocated for victims of domestic abuse to come forward and share their stories, after experiencing abuse herself.
In 2023, Hayden Panettiere's younger brother, fellow actor Jansen Panettiere, died at age 28 from aortic valve complications from enlarged heart syndrome.