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Hayden Panettiere
Known for
Hayden Panettiere is an American actress born in Palisades, New York, who began as a child actress with voice work in 'A Bug's Life' before becoming a household name as cheerleader Claire Bennet, the girl who could not be killed, on the NBC series 'Heroes'. She later starred as an aspiring country singer on the ABC/CMT drama 'Nashville'. Her earlier career also included figure skating and modeling. Panettiere's breakout on 'Heroes' remains one of the defining teen roles of mid-2000s American television.
Hayden Panettiere
27 Movies
12 Series
Hayden Panettiere is an American actress born in Palisades, New York, who began as a child actress with voice work in 'A Bug's Life' before becoming a household name as cheerleader Claire Bennet, the girl who could not be killed, on the NBC series 'Heroes'. She later starred as an aspiring country singer on the ABC/CMT drama 'Nashville'. Her earlier career also included figure skating and modeling. Panettiere's breakout on 'Heroes' remains one of the defining teen roles of mid-2000s American television.
Movies
Plays Dot (voice)
A Bug's Life
1998
Plays Sheryl Yoast
Remember the Titans
2000
Plays Kirby Reed
Scream VI
2023
Plays Gen Harwood
Ice Princess
2005
Plays Kirby Reed
Scream 4
2011
Plays Beth Cooper
I Love You, Beth Cooper
2009
Plays Suri (voice)
Dinosaur
2000
Plays Girl on Sinking Boat
Message in a Bottle
1999
Plays Channing Walsh
Racing Stripes
2005
Producer
Plays Sarah
Sleepwalker
2026
Plays Audrey Davis
Raising Helen
2004
Plays Kate (voice)
Alpha and Omega
2010
Plays Red Riding Hood (voice)
Hoodwinked Too! Hood VS. Evil
2011
Producer
Plays Jaq
Amber Alert
2024
Plays Hayden Hearst
A Breed Apart
2025
Plays Mermaid
The Object of My Affection
1998
Plays Natalie Scheffer
Joe Somebody
2001
Plays Fairy Princess Willow (voice)
Scooby-Doo! and the Goblin King
2008
Plays Young Jane
Fireflies in the Garden
2008
Plays Britney
Bring It On: All or Nothing
2006
Plays Ally Fischer
Custody
2016
Plays Allyson Palmer
The Good Student
2006
Plays Amber
The Forger
2011
Plays Young Jeanne
The Affair of the Necklace
2001
Plays Christina Waters
The Architect
2006
Plays Adelaide Bourbon
Shanghai Kiss
2007
TV Shows
Plays Juliette Barnes
Nashville
2012
Plays Claire Bennet
Heroes
2006
Plays Maddie Harrington
Ally McBeal
1997
Plays Jessica
Malcolm in the Middle
2000
Plays Young Doris Duke
Too Rich: The Secret Life of Doris Duke
1999
Plays Yumi (voice)
Fillmore!
2002
Plays Diana
Touched by an Angel
1994
Plays Audrey
Aliens in the Family
1996
Plays Stacy
Commander in Chief
2005
Plays Ashley (voice)
American Dad!
2005
Plays Little Girl
Unhappily Ever After
1995
Plays Cheetara / Ramona / Seuss Sister (voice)
Robot Chicken
2005
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Sleepwalker
Full Filmography
Sleepwalker
Sarah
2026
Film
A Breed Apart
Hayden Hearst
2025
Film
Amber Alert
Jaq
2024
Film
Scream VI
Kirby Reed
2023
Film
Custody
Ally Fischer
2016
Film
Nashville
Juliette Barnes · 124 episodes
2012–
TV
Hoodwinked Too! Hood VS. Evil
Red Riding Hood (voice)
2011
Film
Scream 4
Kirby Reed
2011
Film
The Forger
Amber
2011
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hayden Panettiere still alive?
Hayden Panettiere passed away on August 16, 2026 at age 36.
What are the most famous roles of Hayden Panettiere?
Hayden Panettiere is best known for roles in A Bug's Life, Scream 4, Scream VI.
How many movies has Hayden Panettiere been in?
Over a 30-year career (since 1996), Hayden Panettiere has appeared in 27 movies and 12 TV shows.
What was Hayden Panettiere's first movie?
The career of Hayden Panettiere began with How Do You Spell God? (1996).
What is Hayden Panettiere's most recent movie or series?
Hayden Panettiere's most recent release is Sleepwalker, which premiered on January 9, 2026.
What TV shows has Hayden Panettiere appeared in?
On television, Hayden Panettiere has appeared in Malcolm in the Middle, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Heroes, American Dad!.
Hayden Panettiere
1989-08-21 · Palisades, New York, USA
Hayden Panettiere (August 21, 1989 – August 16, 2026) was an American actress and singer known for her work in television and film. She gained international recognition for her role as Claire Bennet in the science fiction series Heroes and later starred in the musical drama series Nashville as Juliette Barnes. In film, she was known for portraying Kirby Reed in Scream 4 and Scream VI. Panettiere also lent her voice to characters in animated productions and video games, including Kairi in the Kingdom Hearts franchise. Throughout her career, she became known for her versatility across television, film, voice acting, and music.