Hayden Panettiere

Biography

Hayden Lesley Panettiere, born on August 21, 1989, is a versatile American actress and singer who has made a significant impact in both television and film. She rose to fame for her role as Claire Bennet in NBC's acclaimed superhero series, Heroes, which aired from 2006 to 2010. Additionally, she portrayed Kirby Reed in the popular Scream horror franchise from 2011 to 2023 and brought depth to the character of Juliette Barnes in the musical drama Nashville on ABC/CMT from 2012 to 2018. Her performance in Nashville garnered her two Golden Globe nominations for Best Supporting Actress.

Panettiere's journey in the entertainment industry began at a tender age; she appeared in a commercial at just eleven months old. Her full-time acting career took off in 1994 with her role as Sarah Roberts on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live, followed by her portrayal of Lizzie Spaulding on CBS's Guiding Light from 1996 to 2000. Notably, she lent her voice to a character in Pixar's A Bug's Life (1998), earning nominations for both a Young Artist Award and a Grammy—making her the fifth youngest Grammy nominee.

Throughout her career, Panettiere has showcased her talents in various projects, including the heartfelt drama Remember the Titans (2000), the Lifetime film If You Believe, and the figure skating film Ice Princess (2005). She has also voiced characters in the beloved video game series Kingdom Hearts and starred in the psychological thriller Until Dawn (2015).