Hayden Panettiere is an A-list star who successfully transitioned from child actress to TV star. Not many know that the American actress and singer best known for her role as cheerleader Claire Bennet on Heroes began her show business career with a string of commercials as a toddler and toddler.
Hayden made her television debut at the tender age of four with a recurring role on the soap opera A Life to Live. She is also known for her role as Lizzie Spaulding in 1997’s Role Model and a variety of other significant roles. But it was her role as Claire Bennet, the cheerleader with regenerative healing powers in the 2006 NBC sci-fi series Heroes, which thrust Hayden into the spotlight. She is also known for her versatile roles in several other popular US dramas, most notably portraying the character Juliette Barns in ABC’s musical drama Nashville, which aired from 2012 to 2016, for which she received two Golden Globe nominations. As a wealthy animal rights activist, discover more fun facts about Hayden’s unique love life.
Who is Hayden Panettiere’s (Wladimir Klitschko) husband/fiancee?
For an actress who’s been in the spotlight, it’s not surprising that Hayden Panettiere’s beauty has captured and charmed many hearts on and off screen for most of her life. Contrary to speculation that she would become one in a long list of child stars turning into troubled adults, the Nashville star has an interesting dating history. She is romantically linked to One Tree Hill actor Stephen Colletti, as well as her Heroes co-star Milo Ventimiglia.
Most notably, however, is Hayden’s long-term relationship with Ukrainian boxer Wladimir Klitschko, who has been dubbed her true “hero.” Their relationship was unique for several reasons. First, while Wladimir is a superstar in the boxing world, Hayden is an A-list actress whose name carries weight in Hollywood as well. Again, Hayden and Wladimir seem like an unlikely couple at first glance, as the 5ft 1in actress looks tiny and dwarfed next to her 6ft 4in boxer eau. But as the popular saying goes, true love knows no boundaries.
Like all great romances, the love story of the couplewas not all smooth. Klitschko and Panettiere first met at a friend’s book launch in 2009 and soon began dating, but split after two years in 2011. However, they rekindled their romance in 2013 and were secretly engaged at the end of the year.
maternity – daughter
In December 2014, the former World Heavyweight Champ and actress had their first child together, a daughter named Kaya Evdokia. Since taking in her daughter with longtime love, Wladimir, motherhood has shifted Hayden’s priorities in a positive way as she admits her biggest responsibility right now is taking care of her daughter.
When it comes to motherhood, the mom-of-one has always kept it real, proving that all moms, even those who walk the red carpet, are not immune to stress and tension. Hayden has been open and honest about her struggles with postpartum depression. In an attempt to raise awareness of the condition and encourage other mothers to seek professional support, Hayden spoke publicly about her depression in motherhood, revealing that she suffered from postnatal depression after the birth of her daughter. She has been praised for her honesty about her battle with depression as she entered rehab twice, first in September 2015 and again in May 2016, to seek treatment for the disorder.
Still, the Heroes alum has managed to find the silver lining and is in a happier place. Not only is the actress looking forward to being a role model for her daughter Kaya and many others, she has also affirmed her happiness with her fiancé at various times and is still promising big things for her family, her career and her fans.