Hayden Panettiere
Known for
Acting
Born
August 21, 1989
Birthplace
Palisades, New York, USA
Died
August 16, 2026 (aged 36)
Biography
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.
Best known work
A Bug's Life
1998
Malcolm in the Middle
2000
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
Scream 4
2011
Scream VI
2023
Remember the Titans
2000
Dinosaur
2000
Heroes
2006
American Dad!
2005
I Love You, Beth Cooper
2009Filmography
2026
Sleepwalkeras Sarah, Executive Producer
2025
A Breed Apartas Hayden Hearst
2024
Amber Alertas Jaq, Executive Producer
2023
Scream VIas Kirby Reed
2016
Custodyas Ally Fischer
2015
2015
2012
2012
Minds in the Wateras Self
2011
The Making of 'Scream 4'as Self
2011
Klitschkoas Self
2011
Hoodwinked Too! Hood VS. Evilas Red Riding Hood (voice)
2011
Scream 4as Kirby Reed
2011
The Forgeras Amber
2011
Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italyas Amanda Knox
2010
2010
2010
Alpha and Omegaas Kate (voice)
2009
The Coveas Self
2009
I Love You, Beth Cooperas Beth Cooper
2008
Scooby-Doo! and the Goblin Kingas Fairy Princess Willow (voice)
2008
Fireflies in the Gardenas Young Jane
2007
The Pixar Storyas Dot (voice) (archive footage)
2007
Shanghai Kissas Adelaide Bourbon
2007