Childhood and Education Journey of Hayden Panettiere in Timeline
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.
August 21, 1989: Hayden Panettiere Born
On August 21, 1989, Hayden Lesley Panettiere was born. She is an American actress and singer.
October 31, 2007: Dolphin Hunt Protest
On October 31, 2007, Hayden Panettiere joined The Whaleman Foundation to disrupt the annual dolphin hunt in Taiji, Wakayama, Japan, leading to a confrontation.
December 2007: Began Dating Milo Ventimiglia
In December 2007, Hayden Panettiere, then 18, began dating her Heroes co-star Milo Ventimiglia, who was 30.
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.
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.
February 2009: Broke Up with Milo Ventimiglia
In February 2009, Hayden Panettiere broke up with her boyfriend Milo Ventimiglia.
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.
2009: Met Wladimir Klitschko
In 2009, Hayden Panettiere met Wladimir Klitschko at a book launch party, after which they began dating.
September 11, 2010: Ringside at Klitschko Fight
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, citing the long-distance nature of their relationship.
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.
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 Announced
In October 2013, Hayden Panettiere announced her engagement to Wladimir Klitschko.
December 6, 2013: Visit to Euromaidan Protests
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.
December 2014: Birth of Daughter
In December 2014, Hayden Panettiere gave birth to her daughter.
2015: Experienced Postpartum Depression
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.
August 2018: Broke Up With Klitschko Again
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: Career Hiatus
2018 marked the start of a career hiatus for Hayden Panettiere before she reprised her role in the Scream franchise.
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.
2023: Brother Jansen Panettiere's Death
In 2023, Hayden Panettiere's younger brother, fellow actor Jansen Panettiere, died at age 28 from aortic valve complications from enlarged heart syndrome.
