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 Hayden
Leslie Panettiere (born August 21, 1989)is an American actress and singer.
Hayden is best known for her character of Sheryl Yoast in Disney's Remember the
Titans during the early part of her career, and her current starring role as
Claire Bennet on the NBC television program Heroes.
Early life
Panettiere was born and raised in Palisades, New York.She has one younger
brother, fellow actor Jansen Panettiere.
Panettiere attended South Orangetown Middle School in New York but, following
seventh grade, finished her high school education via home schooling and has
postponed higher education in favor of an acting career, although she has
expressed an interest in "continuing to learn."
Career
Actress
Panettiere began modeling at the age of four months. She then began appearing in
commercials at 11 months, first appearing in an advertisement for Playskool.She
landed a role as Sarah Roberts on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live
(1994-1997) and later as Lizzie Spaulding on the CBS soap opera Guiding Light
when she was seven years old (1996-2000). While on Guiding Light, Panettiere's
character Lizzie battled leukemia. The show received a Special Recognition Award
from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for bringing national awareness of the
disease to the attention of daytime viewers.
Panettiere appears as Claire Bennet in the NBC series Heroes as a high school
cheerleader with regenerative healing powers. Due to her role on Heroes, she
became a regular on the science fiction convention circuit, invited to attend
conventions around the world in 2007, including GenCon, New York Comic-Con and
Fan Expo Canada. In regard to the roles she has played, Panettiere admitted that
options are sometimes limited because "people look at [her] as either the
'popular cheerleader' type or just 'the blonde'."
She has appeared in over a dozen full-length feature films, as well as several
made-for-TV movies. She provided the voice for Dot in the Pixar CGI animated
movie A Bug's Life.She also played the role of Coach Yoast's daughter, Sheryl,
in the 2000 Disney film Remember The Titans. In addition, she appeared as the
voice of Kairi in the Kingdom Hearts series of video games for the PlayStation
2. Panettiere appeared on FOX's Ally McBeal as Ally McBeal's daughter, and had a
recurring guest role on Malcolm in the Middle and guest starred in Law & Order:
SVU. She starred in Bring It On: All or Nothing as a cheerleader and had a
supporting role as Adelaide Bourbon in the recently released independent film
Shanghai Kiss. She also appeared in the Disney Channel Original Movie Tiger
Cruise playing the main role of a Navy brat. She also stared in Raising Helen,
as the adolescent niece.
She appeared in the drama film Fireflies in the Garden as a younger version of
Emily Watson's character, Jane Lawrence. In June 2007, she signed with the
William Morris Agency, after previously being represented by United Talent
Agency.Forbes estimated that she earned $2 million in 2007.
In early 2007, Panettiere appeared on the syndicated Ashton Kutcher-produced
show, Punk'd. The appearance was engineered by her mother and involved a male
"fan" discussing her work with her, instigating a jealous reaction from the
man's spouse. In December 2007 Panettiere was named GQ Magazine's Obsession Of
the Year.
In September 2008, Panettiere appeared in a PSA satire video on funnyordie.com
entitled "Hayden Panettiere PSA: Your Vote, Your Choice".
In October, Hayden debuted another satirical PSA video on funnyordie.com
entitled "Vote for McCain: He's just like George Bush, except older and with a
worse temper".Many fans were surprised to hear the peppy, girl-next-door
spouting numerous 4-letter expletives in the video.
And by late 2009 Hayden Panettiere is set to star in teenage comedy Daydream
Nation, written and to be directed by Michael Goldbach, says Variety.
Singer
Panettiere was nominated for a Grammy in 1999 for A Bug's Life Read-Along
[2000].She recorded a song called "My Hero Is You" with a video for the Disney
Channel movie she starred in, Tiger Cruise. She recorded a song titled "I Fly"
for the Disney movie Ice Princess she co-starred in. She recorded a song for the
compilation Girlnext and another song for Girlnext 2. She also recorded a cover
for DisneyMania 5. She recorded a song titled "Try" for the 2007 Bridge to
Terabithia soundtrack and a ballad called "I Still Believe" for Cinderella III:
A Twist in Time.
Wake Up Call is the first single from her debut album Falling Down which is
going to be released in February 2009. Panettiere's first single, Wake Up Call
was digitally released on August 5 with Candie's premiering an ad campaign for
the single in late July. Candie's will also provide additional promotion for the
soon to be released single with a television advertisement and a music video.
Endorsement
In late 2006, Neutrogena made Panettiere the cover girl for their new worldwide
ad campaign; following in the footsteps of actresses Kristin Kreuk, Josie
Bissett, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Mandy Moore, Mischa Barton, Gabrielle Union and
Jennifer Freeman.
In September 2007, Panettiere appeared in a Heroes-themed Got Milk? ad
photographed by Annie Leibovitz.
In February 2008, Kohl's announced that Panettiere would be their next Candie's
spokesperson. She will be following the likes of Fergie, Hilary Duff, and Kelly
Clarkson.
Personal life
Panettiere with Heroes co-star and boyfriend Milo Ventimiglia
In 2006, Panettiere began dating Stephen Colletti, the former Laguna Beach: The
Real Orange County, star.The couple broke up in September 2007.In December 2007,
it was widely reported that she was dating her Heroes co-star Milo
Ventimiglia,though Panettiere denied these reports in an interview with GQ.These
reports continued through the early part of 2008,and several sources had
reported that she asked Ventimiglia to move in with her.In April 2008, during an
interview on the BBC's The Chris Moyles Show to promote the second season of
Heroes, Ventimiglia confirmed that he is dating Panettiere.
Activism
On October 31, 2007, Panettiere joined with Sea Shepherd to try to disrupt the
annual dolphin hunt in Taiji, Wakayama, Japan. She was involved in a
confrontation between Japanese fishermen and five other surfers from Australia
and the United States (including former Home and Away star Isabel Lucas) of the
group. The confrontation lasted more than ten minutes before the surfers were
forced to return to the beach, after which they left the country.The fishermen
consider the condemnation as an attack on their culture.
Panettiere told E! News that an arrest warrant has been issued in Japan for her
interference in the dolphin hunt but her claim was later dismissed as not true
by the Japanese Fisheries Agency. In November 2007, she was awarded the
"Compassion in Action Award" from the animal rights group PETA for her efforts
to stop the dolphin hunt in Japan. She is also a vegetarian.Her activism was,
however, criticized by most of the Japanese media since the public regarded this
as an offense to their culture (see Taiji, Wakayama for details).
On January 28, 2008, Panettiere handed a letter of protest to the Norwegian
ambassador in the United States arguing that Norway should stop its hunt for
whales. She also delivered a letter to the Japanese ambassador calling for the
end of Japan's hunting of whales.
In 2007, Panettiere became an official supporter of Ronald McDonald House
Charities and is a member of their celebrity board, called the Friends of RMHC.
In May 2008, Panettiere was involved in an eBay auction to benefit
SaveTheWhalesAgain.com. The auction included tickets to a fundraising dinner
hosted at the Hollywood restaurant Beso, owned by Eva Longoria Parker, and a
whale watching tour, with Panettiere, off the coast of Santa Barbara.
In October 2008, Panettiere delved into the activities of the presidential
election. Panettiere released a PSA though the website funnyordie.com. In this
video Panettiere mocks John McCain in a satirical tone on the subjects of his
age and anger. The video attracted attention due to the use of the word "fuck"
by the popular young star.She subsequently made clear her intention to vote for
Barack Obama, and urged other young people to vote.
Awards and nominations
In 1999 she was nominated for a Young Artist Award at the Young Artist Awards
for Best Performance in a Voice Over in a Feature or TV - Best Young Actress for
A Bug's Life (1998).
In 2000 she was nominated for two YoungStar Awards at the YoungStar Awards for
Best Young Actress/Performance in a Daytime TV Series for The Guiding Light
(1952) and for Best Young Voice Over Talent for Dinosaur (2000), for a Young
Artist Award at the Young Artist Awards for Best Performance in a TV Movie or
Pilot by a Young Actress Age Ten or Under for If You Believe (1999) (TV) and for
a Sierra Award at the Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards for Youth in Film
for Dinosaur (2000) and also for Remember the Titans (2000).
In 2001 she was nominated for a PFCS Award at the Phoenix Film Critics Society
Awards for Best Performance by a Youth in a Leading or Supporting Role and won a
Young Artist Award at the Young Artist Awards for Best Performance in a Feature
Film by a Supporting Young Actress both for Remember the Titans (2000).
In 2002 she was nominated for a Young Artist Award at the Young Artist Awards
for Best Performance in a Feature Film by a Leading Young Actress for Joe
Somebody (2001).
In 2005 she was nominated for a Young Artist Award at the Young Artist Awards
for Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special by a Leading Young
Actress for Tiger Cruise (2004) (TV).
In 2007 at the Teen Choice Awards she was nominated for one Teen Choice Award
for Choice TV: Breakout and won another Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Actress:
Drama, won the Young Artist Award at the Young Artist Awards for Best
Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) by a Supporting Young Actress and
the Saturn Award by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films for
Best Supporting Actress in a Television Program, all for Heroes (2006), the
Feature Film Award at the Newport Beach Film Festival for Acting for Shanghai
Kiss (2007) and the Rising Star Award at the Vail Film Festival.
In 2008 she was nominated for another Saturn Award by the Academy of Science
Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films for Best Supporting Actress on Television and
won another Teen Choice Award at the Teen Choice Awards for Choice TV Actress:
Action Adventure, both for Heroes (2006), and won the Wyler Award at the Genesis
Awards.
Filmography
It has been suggested that Hayden Panettiere filmography be merged into this
article or section. (Discuss)
Television
* 2006-present - Heroes .... Claire Bennet
* 2003-2005 - Malcolm in the Middle .... Jessica
* 2001-2002 - Ally McBeal .... Maddie Harington
* 1996-2000 - Guiding Light .... Elizabeth Lilian "Lizzie" Spaulding #2
* 1994-1997 - One Life to Live .... Sarah "Flash" Roberts #3
Films
* 2010 - When a Stranger Calls 2 ... Jill Johnson
* 2010 - Alpha and Omega ... Kate (voice)
* 2010 - Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List ... Naomi
* 2010 - Hoodwinked 2: Hood vs. Evil .... Red Puckett (voice)
* 2009 - I Love You Beth Cooper .... Beth Cooper
* 2009 - Daydream Nation .... (TBA)
* 2008 - The Good Student .... Allyson "Ally" Palmer
* 2008 - Scooby-Doo and the Goblin King ... Princess Fairy Willow (voice)
* 2008 - Fireflies in the Garden .... Young Jane Lawrence
* 2007 - Diary of a New Girl .... Hannah Rochelle (voice)
* 2007 - Shanghai Kiss .... Adelaide Bourbon
* 2006 - The Architect .... Christina Waters
* 2006 - Bring It On: All or Nothing .... Britney Allen
* 2005 - Racing Stripes .... Channing Walsh
* 2005 - Ice Princess .... Gen Harwood
* 2004 - Tiger Cruise .... Maddie Dolan
* 2004 - Raising Helen .... Audrey Davis
* 2004 - The Dust Factory .... Melanie Lewis
* 2004 - Lies My Mother Told Me .... Haylei Sims
* 2003 - Normal .... Patty Ann Applewood
* 2001 - The Affair of the Necklace .... Young Jeanne St.Rémy de Valois
* 2001 - Joe Somebody .... Natalie Scheffer
* 2000 - Dinosaur .... Suri
* 2000 - Remember the Titans .... Sheryl Yoast
* 1999 - If You Believe .... Young Susan "Suzie" Stone/Alice Stone, Susan's
niece
* 1999 - Message in a Bottle .... Girl on Sinking Boat
* 1999 - Too Rich: The Secret Life of Doris Duke .... Young Doris Duke
* 1998 - The Object of My Affection .... Mermaid
* 1998 - A Bug's Life .... Dot |
