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Hayden Panettiere enjoys a frosty beverage with Scotty McKnight at Jets game

2011-12-12T09:30:00.000-08:00

Hayden Panettiere made her way to the Jets game on Sunday to spend time with boyfriend Scotty McKnight. Earlier this month, the team placed McKnight on injured reserve with a torn ACL, so, suffice it to say, the man has some time on his hands. Although McKnight spent most of the year on the practice squad, he looked to have some potential in the preseason as a wide receiver.

We’re hoping the team holds onto him next year, if only, to see more candid shots of his lady friend.

Speaking of the diminutive Panettiere, she looks far too young to be drinking. Especially since, most of us remember her as the demonstrative daughter of Coach Bill Yoast from Remember the Titans. Hopefully, the Jets concession staff did their due diligence and carded her.

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Hayden Panettiere keeping things warm with rumored new beau

2011-12-10T05:34:00.002-08:00

HollywoodNews.com: Hayden Panettiere is apparently pretty happy with her rumored new beau, injured Jets player Scotty McKnight.

The two were recently spotted at a Jets game where they were all smiles, states UsMagazine.com. Panettiere and McKnight have allegedly been dating since about June, about a month after she split with her previous boyfriend.

“I’ve always been that girl who has a lot of dude friends. I’m into sports so we have a lot in common,” Panettiere commented about the new man in her life.

Hayden Panettiere, NY Jet Scotty McKnight Spotted In The Stands

2011-12-10T05:34:00.001-08:00

Hayden Panettiere took in some NFL action this past weekend with new flame, and New York Jet, Scotty McKnight during the Sunday afternoon game at Met Life Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.Panettiere and McKnight sat front row for the Jets battle against the Buffalo Bills. Panettiere's wide receiver boyfriend was placed on the practice-squad injured reserve with a a knee injury in early November, but it doesn't look like he seems torn up about missing the action on the field.

The duo, who've been dating since early June, looked to be enjoying themselves getting cozy in the stands. Panettiere even sipped some beers during the 28-24 Jets win. Not a bad way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

Hayden Panettiere and Her McKnight in Jet’s Armor

2011-12-10T05:33:00.000-08:00

No better way to attend a New York Jets game, than with a New York Jets player as a date.

Here’s Hayden Panettiere getting cozy with Jet’s player, Scotty McKnight. He’s not suited up on the field due to an injury, so the player’s seats are the next best thing.The actress recently broke up with Ukrainian boxer Wladimir Klitschko, and is reportedly now seeing this NFL practice squad player and currently injured wide receiver.

And since Hayden is clearly a sports fan, his free time while on the injured list may mean that the new couple will have plenty of time to kick off their relationship.

Hayden Panettiere heads to the shops

2011-12-10T05:32:00.000-08:00

Last week she was looking every inch the Hollywood star at the premiere of Fireflies In The Garden.

But it appears that sometimes Hayden Panettiere just wants to dress in comfy clothing and earlier today she was looking far from red carpet ready.

The actress, 22, was seen leaving a supermarket with friends and appeared to have pulled on her outfit just a few moments earlier.

Hayden donned a pair of scruffy ripped shorts a green T-shirt and a pair of Ugg boots for the shopping trip.

The Heroes star appeared to have embraced the relaxed look and left the house without a scrap of makeup and had her hair scraped back into a scruffy ponytail.

And the actress also appeared to have forgotten her bra too in the quick dash to pick up some supplies.

Hayden left the store clutching a bag filled with a selection of groceries including a number of packets of chicken noodle soup.

Her scruffy appearance was a world away from her preened appearance on Wednesday night as she attended the Fireflies In The Garden screening at the Pacific Theater.

Hayden donned an asymmetrical olive green dress and wore her hair in tight curls around her face as she took to the red carpet with her co-stars including Julia Roberts.

Hayden Panettiere Upstage

2011-12-10T05:30:00.000-08:00

Hayden Panettiere was upstaged by a streaker at the MTV European Music Awards (EMAs) on Sunday (06.11.11).
The 'Heroes' actress was onstage ready to present the award for Best Song - which was won by Lady Gaga for 'Born This Way' - when a completely nude man appeared in front of her, who was later revealed to be Belfast-born actor David Monahan, and he insisted the stunt was not pre-planned.

He told MailOnline: "Two friends of mine work for the security company, they got me in but they didn't know I was going to storm the stage.

"I undressed in a backstage store room and considering Lady Gaga is walking about with a flying saucer on her head, not many people notice a guy with a black blanket wrapped around him."

David, 24, ran around the stage at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland, with his hands up in the air before telling Hayden he is a big fan of hers.

The 22-year-old stunner replied: "Thank you... you should come grab a pint with us after."

He then joked: "I would love that. Um, I don't have my phone on me though. You know what. I'll just leave you to it and I'll see you at the after show."

Hayden Panettiere Applauds Obama’s Stand Against Icelandic Whaling

2011-12-10T05:29:00.000-08:00

Hayden Panettiere has voiced her support for President Obama’s stance on Iceland’s whaling.

In 2006, Iceland resumed its whaling operations despite a moratorium on commercial whaling established by the International Whaling Commission in 1986. While many have criticized Obama for backing down on his campaign promises to protect whales and supporting efforts to lift the ban on commercial whaling, the president is now condemning Iceland’s disregard for the moratorium. According to the Associated Press, Obama’s administration “will cite Iceland under a domestic law that allows the president to act against foreign nationals or countries who flout international animal conservation rules.” The United States has now threatened political and trade sanctions against Iceland.

Hayden Panettiere, a vegetarian and spokesperson for The Whaleman Foundation‘s Save The Whales Again campaign, has said “We commend President Obama and his administration for taking this strong action against Iceland and its barbaric whaling industry…and we urge the President to take similar action against Japan and Norway as well!” Japan and Norway continue to whale, with Japan claiming that their hunt is for research purposes, however the Obama administration has said they are especially concerned with Iceland’s hunt of endangered fin whales and exporting of whale meat to pro-whaling countries.

Hayden has also gone to Japan in defense of dolphins. She was featured in the documentary The Cove, which brought light to the annual dolphin slaughter in Taiji. In 2007, she joined activists from Surfers for Cetaceans in a peaceful protest in the waters of the cove, before they were chased out by the dolphin hunters in boats. On her decision to stand up for whales and dolphins, the actress has said “because I am in the public eye I feel the need to be a voice of worthy and important causes whose efforts impact the lives of every person on Earth. These animals are being brutally and unnecessarily slaughtered – and who are we to say to they have less of a right to exist than we do.”

Hayden Panettiere commends President Obama for condemning Iceland whale hunt

2011-12-10T05:28:00.000-08:00

Actress and vegetarian Hayden Panettiere has weighed in on the news that the U.S. government has officially condemned Iceland’s disregard for the global moratorium on whaling.

The former Heroes star applauded President Obama for taking a stand against the unnecessary and cruel practice that has been taking place since 2006 when Iceland resumed its annual whale hunt.

"We commend President Obama and his administration for taking this strong action against Iceland and its barbaric whaling industry…" said Hayden Panettiere, international spokesperson for the Save the Whales Again! Campaign and The Whaleman Foundation, "And we urge the President to take similar action against Japan and Norway as well!"
According to The Whaleman Foundation, the Obama administration “is citing Iceland under a domestic law called the Pelly Amendment that allows the president to act against foreign countries who defy international conservation laws and treaties.”

And considering the current political climate in the United States, it’s refreshing to see that President Obama followed through on a campaign promise he made during his 2008 run.

"When Hayden and I met with President Obama on the campaign trail back in January 2008, he said if he were elected president, he would take action against the whaling nations," said Jeff Pantukhoff, founder of The Whaleman Foundation and Save the Whales Again! Campaign. "We thank the President for keeping his word and taking this first bold step and we look forward to more bold moves from his administration to end commercial whaling once and for all!"

Iceland, Norway and Japan are the three remaining nations that still partake in commercial whaling.

Hayden Panettiere's New Boyfriend Had Some Rage Issues In High School!

2011-12-10T05:27:00.001-08:00

In Touch Weekly reports that Hayden Panettiere's new boyfriend, athlete Scotty Mcknight, has some dark secrets in his past that we hope have nothing to do with his present.

When Scotty Boy was in high school, he was suspended after writing a disturbing letter to one of his teachers. A source reveals that in his letter, Scotty threatened: "I will cut off your feet … Smother you in gasoline and light your head on fire."

Whoa! Whoa! That's some scary shiz! And completely unwarranted at that!!!

The athlete doesn't deny the claim either, but claims it was an "error in judgement" brought on by his youth.

Hopefully he's grown out of it! That's some really unsettling stuff!

Hayden, honey? Are you alright???

Hayden Panettiere: Real Life ‘Hero’

2011-10-19T17:04:00.000-07:00

It's been over a year and a half since actress Hayden Panettiere was last on our TV screens as a cheerleader with superpowers Claire on the weekly series "Heroes," but she's still been busy trying to save the world. Hayden, 22, continues to crusade on behalf of dolphins and whales, Washington, D.C. statehood, and -- oh yes -- acting! She's headed back to the silver screen on October 14 with a limited release of her emotional new film, "Fireflies in the Garden," with Julia Roberts and Ryan Reynolds. It shows a family struggling through grief after an accident, with plenty of flashbacks featuring Hayden.

The "Scream 4" star chatted with omg! about her new film, her motivation for activism, and her feelings about the Amanda Knox verdict after playing the controversial young American in a made-for-TV movie earlier this year.

What made you want to do the film "Fireflies in the Garden"?

It obviously has an amazing cast, and the privilege to work with actors like that is just something that I couldn't pass up. It was also the first film that I had done since I'd been on "Heroes." It was in between the first season and the second season. And I really loved coupling a big show like "Heroes" with ... a very character-driven film.

You mentioned the stellar cast, which also includes Willem Dafoe, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Ioan Gruffudd. Did you get any advice from anybody on the set?

Advice between actors doesn't happen quite as often as you would think. Generally, the best advice and the biggest lessons you take away are silent ones, of just observing and having to rise to the level of these actors around you, and just surrounding yourself with people who make you want to be better.

You've been very vocal about fighting for the protection of whales and dolphins. How did you get interested in the cause?

Well, I was on a film when I was 15. It was an independent film called "Shanghai Kiss," and the founder of the Whaleman Foundation, Jeff Pantukhoff, pulled me aside on the last day and said, "I know you're a fan of animals. Can I show you what I do?" He showed me footage of the dolphins and whales, and what was going on, and I said, "Absolutely, let me know what I can do."

Just last month, you were honored for your activism on behalf of Washington, D.C., statehood when the mayor declared it Hayden Panettiere Day. How did you get involved with that issue?

When I turned 18, [it] was the first time that I really started concentrating on politics. And I started doing so because I realized that in order to really create and generate change, it has to come from changing laws ... so I started campaigning for Norman Lear's foundation, which was Declare Yourself.

I happened to be at American University in Washington, D.C., while President Obama was campaigning there. While I was there, I met Senator [Paul] Strauss, who's the shadow senator of D.C. ... and he kind of tried to push me aside, and [said] "I don't have a vote anyway." I inquired about that, and I was confused and curious.

What motivates you to be an activist?

I had great examples ... I think it's important, you know? A seed was planted in my head [when I was] very young. I started this when I was 15, and it was just because I was such a lover of animals, and I saw an animal in need. And then over time, and [through] spending time with these animals, and realizing how important our oceans are to us as humans, to our Earth.

You played Amanda Knox in a TV movie this year. What do you think about her murder conviction being overturned?

It's hard not to be happy to see a young girl have a second chance at life. And I'm not in any position to say whether she's guilty or innocent. It's a very complicated case. There were a lot of things that were done improperly. It's kind of mind-blowing. But I can say that she's been given a second chance at life, and I hope she makes the best out of it.

You've grown up in the public spotlight. Does that make it difficult to date now?

Of course, of course. In my case, you know, every time you're standing next to someone, you're automatically dating them. And the [tabloids] seem to think that they know exactly when a relationship started and ended, and exactly how it happened. Then you get criticized for it.

I used to deny a lot of it ... and be very protective of the relationship. And then I went through one that was very public, and I was very open about. You kind of learn what to do and what not to do, that it's only a stress on you if you really try to go out of your way to hide it. But it is your right to have certain things be private and personal.

(For the record, Hayden confirms she's currently dating New York Jets wide receiver Scotty McKnight, 23.)

What are you working on next?

I was supposed to go do a film recently, but that's been pushed to next year. It's called "Over the Wall" ... with Melissa Leo and Freddie Rodriguez. It's a pretty dark indie film, so hopefully we'll get that done next year. There are certain things that I'm also working on producing, one of them having to do with the whales and dolphins, and trying to figure out, as I say, how to get people to swallow the pill wrapped in bacon. The pill being the information, and the bacon making that information taste good.

Hayden Panettiere Sparkles And Shows It Off

2011-10-19T16:53:00.000-07:00

If Julia Roberts looked a little too somber at the premiere of Fireflies In The Garden, her co-star Hayden Panettiere more than made up for it. She chose a toga-styled, one-shouldered mini dress by Jenny Packham for the event. The silver fabric picked up plenty of light, but Hayden’s mirrored Christian Louboutins really stood out.

I’m not liking this look on her at all. I mean, she’s young, she has a cute body, if anyone can wear tiny sparkly dresses, why not Hayden? But she looks really uncomfortable here, like she’s obsessively thinking, “What piece of my dress is going to cause a wardrobe malfunction first?” Because you know something is going to happen. Maybe part of the problem is that I don’t really care for this dress – it even looked strange on the runway model. But I do think that there are plenty of other fun, young dresses she could have chosen and yet she went with this one. Why?

OK, so it’s not that serious. But what are celebrities for if not to talk about what they wear? And her dress aside, I think Hayden looks really pretty.

Panettiere honored for DC statehood advocacy

2011-10-10T07:43:00.000-07:00

Actress Hayden Panettiere was born and raised in upstate New York, lives in Los Angeles and has no roots in the nation's capital. But she's passionate about securing full representation in Congress for District of Columbia residents.

That's what led Panettiere to the John A. Wilson Building, the district's city hall, where Mayor Vincent Gray proclaimed Friday as "Hayden Panettiere Day."

"It doesn't get much cooler than that. It's a huge honor," Panettiere said. "We'll continue just chipping away at the problem and trying to fix it."

Panettiere, 22, who played a cheerleader with superpowers on the NBC drama "Heroes," has been speaking out since 2008 for D.C. statehood. Before then, she said she was unaware that the district had no voting representatives in Congress.

"It seems like such (an) unfathomable fact that, you know, it's taxation without representation in D.C., and that there's no democracy in our democracy, at the heart of it," said Panettiere, who looked the part of a lobbyist in a conservative black suit with her blond hair tied back.

After her private meeting with the mayor, Panettiere spoke in the cramped basement office of her friend Paul Strauss, one of the district's two shadow senators. Strauss' elected position comes with no salary and a responsibility to lobby for the district.

Panettiere, a spokeswoman for the conservation campaign Save the Whales Again!, met Strauss at a Barack Obama campaign appearance. She asked him to vote for the group's anti-whaling bill only to learn that he had no vote.

"At that point, a lot of folks who are advocating sort of stop and will move on to the next politician in the room," Strauss said. "She was different."

Panettiere, whose movie credits include "Remember the Titans" and "Scream 4," was scheduled to appear at a fundraiser later Friday to benefit the D.C. Statehood Fund.

The mayor was arrested in April along with other city leaders while protesting what they called unjust meddling by Congress in local affairs. Panettiere, who brushed with authorities while trying to stop a dolphin hunt in Japan, said Gray's willingness to go to jail shows the seriousness of the issue.

"I was very impressed," she said. "I tried my hardest to get arrested in Japan, to no avail."

Hayden Panettiere honored for supporting D.C. statehood

2011-10-10T07:40:00.000-07:00

Heroes actress Hayden Panettiere may have absolutely no roots in Washington, D.C., but that is not stopping her from supporting a push to give the nation’s capitol statehood.

D.C. mayor Mayor Vincent C. Gray proclaimed Sept. 16 “Hayden Panettiere Day” to honor her decision to join the push and raising “awareness among a new generation of our unique and unjust plight,” according to The Washington Post.

D.C. residents still pay taxes, even though they have no representative in the Senate and their representative in the House can not vote on legislation. Panettiere brought this up as the crux of her decision to fight, saying that, “that there's no democracy in our democracy, at the heart of it,” according to The Associated Press.

Penettiere has also been an activist for saving whales. Last week, she also appeared at the White House in an attempt to thank President Obama’s attempt to put political pressure on countries to ban whaling, according to The Washington Post.

Panettiere's Knox movie to be changed

2011-10-10T07:39:00.000-07:00

Hayden Panettiere's movie about Amanda Knox is to be altered after the American student's murder conviction was overturned on Monday.

The Heroes star plays the title role in the TV movie Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy, which is based around the brutal killing of Knox's roommate, Meredith Kercher, in the Italian city of Perugia in 2007, and the subsequent trial.

Knox, 24, was found guilty of the killing and sentenced to 26 years in prison in 2009, but she took the case to appeal and her conviction was quashed on Monday.

Bosses at the Lifetime TV network have now confirmed Panettiere's film will be changed to incorporate the result of the appeal ahead of a planned US broadcast on Tuesday, according to the Los Angeles Times.

The publication reports Panettiere declined to comment on the verdict.

Hayden Panettiere Hits up Washington D.C.

2011-10-10T07:33:00.000-07:00

Here’s Hayden Panettiere as she left Washington D.C. where she recognized one of our cameramen and posed for some pictures.

Hayden was super cool to us and even talked about some upcoming football and the valuable lesson her ex-boyfriend Vladimir Klitschko taught her.

According to her, she said that he told her not to hit anyone…because she’d break her hand.

Hayden Panettiere gets serious waving her hand around saying not to post a bad picture of her before she jets out of Washington DC.

Hayden Panettiere Gives Good Spread in Interview

2011-10-10T07:30:00.000-07:00

Hayden Panettiere hasn’t starred in anything of note since Heroes ended. Scream 4 was probably her biggest movie so far and she was barely in it. She did gain a little notoriety for dating heavyweight boxer Wladimir Klitschko though but she broke up with him so that’s over.

Hopefully Hayden’s star will rise again when casting agents see her new spread in Interview magazine where she shows off her versatility as an actress. See? She can be slutty AND modest at the same time. Someone give this girl a job. Or a sex tape. I’m fine with either.

Hayden Panettiere knows her baseball

2011-10-10T07:21:00.000-07:00

Though he’ll eventually grow up to resemble a certain Sexiest Man Alive, young Michael Taylor (Cayden Boyd) is still a timid, bespectacled kid in this scene from Fireflies in the Garden, the Julia Roberts/Ryan Reynolds drama (out Oct. 14) about a novelist poised to publish his seemingly perfect family’s dirty laundry.

Reynolds is the grown-up writer, who still has unresolved issues with his domineering father (Willem Dafoe), and Roberts plays his gentle mother.

In this flashback scene, Michael bonds with his young Aunt Jane (Hayden Panettiere) over sports cards, specifically a certain dreamy Chicago Cubs second basemen. Take a look.

Hayden Panettiere, The 'HD Hottie'

2011-10-10T07:17:00.000-07:00

Following our extremely popular contest, 'HD Hottie Hysteria,' we've started a new feature in which we will highlight a top female star every day. The gorgeous female will come from a program that can be seen in gorgeous high-def that very day.

Today's 'HD Hottie' is Hayden Panettiere who stars tonight in high-def on Amanda Knox: Murder On Trial In Italy at 10 p.m. ET on the Lifetime Movie Network.

The 22-year-old actress, who was born in Palisades, New York, started as a child actress in such daytime soap operas as One Life to Live and The Guiding Light. She quickly captured a few movie roles (A Bug's Life, Remember the Titans), but it was her casting as the cheerleader in NBC's Heroes that made her a star.

Since Heroes, Hayden has stretched her wings, cutting an album and taking a role in the movies When a Stranger Calls Back and I Love You, Beth Cooper. (The latter is now available on Blu-ray.)

Hayden returned for a fourth season of Heroes, but the show was cancelled in early 2010. Hayden has been keeping herself busy filming Scream 4, which is now on Blu-ray, and earlier this year she starred as Amanda Knox, the college student convicted of murder in Italy but who was released this week.

D.C. Mayor Declares September 16 ‘Hayden Panettiere Day’

2011-09-21T03:30:00.000-07:00

If you live in Washington D.C., apparently you can now write “Hayden Panettiere Day” under September 16 on your calendar.

D.C. Mayor Vincent C. Gray held a ceremony on Friday honoring the actress/activist for her support of the cause to make Washington D.C. a state. According to the Huffington Post, she has appeared in a video for the D.C. Statehood Fund along with Shadow Senator Paul Strauss, as well as attended the 2008 Democratic National Convention as a guest of D.C. Statehood Fund. Panettiere said, “It seems like such (an) unfathomable fact that, you know, it’s taxation without representation in D.C., and that there’s no democracy in our democracy, at the heart of it,” according to ABC News.

Jeff Pantukhoff, President of the Whaleman Foundation was also in attendance on Friday. Hayden is the international spokesperson for the organization, and an advocate for whales and other ocean wildlife. She said that she admires Mayor Gray’s willingness to go to jail for his causes (he and other city leaders were arrested while protesting Congress’ interference with D.C.’s budget in April), and that she hoped to be arrested while in Japan protesting the slaughter of dolphins. “I was very impressed,” she said. “I tried my hardest to get arrested in Japan, to no avail.

Hayden Panettiere charged $30 per autograph and $45 for a photograph at Fan Expo Canada Convention

The odd movie role - Scream 4 and Hoodwinked Too! - Hood vs Evil - does not seem to have softened the financial blow for Hayden Panettiere after her starring breakthrough role in Heroes. Her romance and subsequent break-up in May with heavyweight boxer Wladimir Klitschko, the WBA Super, IBF, WBO Super and IBO champion in May, would not have helped.

The 22-year-old actress was at the four day Fan Expo Canada Convention in Toronto. If you wanted Panettiere's autograph it cost $30. If a devoted fan wanted a photograph with Panettiere, they would need to cough up $45 for the privilege, according to an accompanying sign outside her booth.

The four day expo was for fans of horror movies, comic books, science fiction, animé and video games.

Panettiere joined the likes of Harry Potter star Tom Felton and Buffy actress Eliza Dushku putting pen to paper at the event.

Paneterr's star has not been lost forever. She will appear in drama Carmel next year alongside Josh Hutcherson, Lauren Bacall and Alfred Molina. She has signed up to star alongside Twilight actress Nikki Reed in a movie adaption of Michael Hornburg's high school thriller Downers Grove.

Hayden Panettiere honored for supporting D.C. statehood

2011-09-21T03:17:00.000-07:00

Heroes actress Hayden Panettiere may have absolutely no roots in Washington, D.C., but that is not stopping her from supporting a push to give the nation’s capitol statehood. D.C. mayor Mayor Vincent C. Gray proclaimed Sept. 16 “Hayden Panettiere Day” to honor her decision to join the push and raising “awareness among a new generation of our unique and unjust plight,” according to The Washington Post.

D.C. residents still pay taxes, even though they have no representative in the Senate and their representative in the House can not vote on legislation. Panettiere brought this up as the crux of her decision to fight, saying that, “that there's no democracy in our democracy, at the heart of it,” according to The Associated Press.

Penettiere has also been an activist for saving whales. Last week, she also appeared at the White House in an attempt to thank President Obama’s attempt to put political pressure on countries to ban whaling, according to The Washington Post.

Hayden Panettiere Wears No Makeup in D.C.

2011-09-21T03:14:00.000-07:00

A fresh-faced Hayden Panettiere was all smiles as she arrived at the airport in Washington DC before her departure on Saturday afternoon. Wearing a grey shirt and jeans, she kept her style causal.

The Heroes actress was in town to get honored by the DC mayor, Mayor Vincent Gray, who proclaimed Friday as “Hayden Panettiere Day.” The 22-year-old actress, who is a spokeswoman for the conservation campaign Save the Whales Again, was honored for her advocacy. During the event, she told the press:
“It doesn’t get much cooler than that. It’s a huge honor. We’ll continue just chipping away at the problem and trying to fix it.”

Meanwhile, she has spotted all over the world. Most recently, she hit up the 2011 FanExpo to meet some of her biggest fans. Hayden was spotted at the sci-fi, comic book and horror movie convention in Toronto wearing a black leather jacket, low-cut top and jeans, she arrived with an entourage behind her.

It’s Hayden Panettiere Day!

2011-09-21T03:07:00.000-07:00

This One's for the History Books: Hayden Panettiere was in town today. But the actress, who has recently appeared in Scream 4 and Heroes, wasn't filming anything. "About to present a proclamation declaring#HaydenPanettiere Day in District 4 her work on behalf of DC self-determination," tweeted Mayor Vince Gray.A spokesperson from the mayor's office told Politico, "This is not a joke," going on to say that the actress has "been, for several years now, an activist for D.C. self-determination and statehood"—though the details of that support are unclear. Despite the fact that the girl's now got a day dedicated to her, her last name is still really hard to spell.

Hayden Panettiere praises Obama for anti-whaling stance

2011-09-21T03:01:00.000-07:00

Actress personally thanks president for urging Congress to take strong diplomatic actions to encourage Iceland to stop whaling. President Obama's decision this week to censure Iceland for its continued commercial whaling activity was welcomed by many animal activists, including "Heroes" actress Hayden Panettiere.

The 22-year-old has been involved in efforts to end whaling around the world for several years, most notably as a spokesperson for the Save the Whales Again! campaign. On Thursday, she lauded the president's decision and implored him to expand his disapproval to other whaling countries.

"I am here to personally thank and applaud President Obama for his bold actions taken against Iceland today for its illegal slaughter of minke whales and fin whales which is in direct violation of the commercial whaling moratorium," she said. "And we urge the president to take similar action against Japan and Norway as well!"

The Obama administration is citing Iceland under a domestic law called the Pelly Amendment that allows the president to act against foreign countries that defy international conservation laws and treaties. His recommendations of action were largely without bite, as no trade sanctions were imposed — but orders to the secretaries of state and commerce to ramp up pressure on the government in Reykjavik were nonetheless welcomed.

"We appreciate the president's direction that federal agencies 'keep the situation under review' and report back in six months or 'immediately upon the resumption of fin whaling by Icelandic nationals,' " wrote Taryn Kiekow of the Natural Resources Defense Council. "We believe this sends a message that the United States will immediately reconsider a stronger response should Iceland resume fin whaling."

"Although we believe the president should have imposed tougher sanctions now, his actions today confirm that the United States is prepared to intensify its response if the measures directed today prove inadequate," she added.

Panettiere and Jeff Pantukhoff, founder of The Whaleman Foundation and Save the Whales Again! Campaign, said they were happy to see Obama fulfill a campaign promise to take action against whaling countries; adding that they looked forward to more "bold moves from this administration."

Were it that other environmentalists could share in their optimism.

"Protecting these magnificent animals, and the oceans they rely on, is exactly what governments should be doing because by protecting marine life and our oceans, ultimately we are protecting ourselves," added Hayden. "And President Obama recognizes this and has repeatedly supported innovative and conservation-minded efforts, not only at the International Whaling Commission, but including the unprecedented forward thinking demonstrated in his National Ocean Policy."

Hayden Panettiere Heads to the 2011 FanExpo in Canada

2011-09-21T02:39:00.000-07:00

Hayden Panettiere leaves her hotel and heads to the 2011 FanExpo held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto on August 28, 2011.

Hayden Panettiere From 'Hero's - Charges $30 Autographs?

2011-09-21T02:36:00.000-07:00

Hayden Panettiere was without a full-time job when her role on the television show "Heroes" was gone with the demise of the series. Apparently she has fallen on tough times because what she is doing for money today is a bit embarrassing.Hayden, 22, was part of a science fiction, comic book, horror movie, video games, and anime convention in Toronto this week. This young actress set up a booth and charged $30 for an autograph and $45 for a picture taken with this star.

The four-day Convention in Canada saw "Harry Potter" star Tom Felton and Eliza Dushku from "Buffy" also signing autographs, according to the Daily Mail, but Hayden apparently decided to capitalize on her penmanship.

While she is out a TV Show job, she did star in Scream 4 earlier this year and is due to star with "Twilight's" Nikki Reed in "Downers Grove," which is a high school thriller. Hayden has also landed a part in "Carmel" with Lauren Bacall and Alfred Molina.

This is nothing to sneeze at when it comes to acting roles and these contracts should pay well, so why is she charging her fans money for her autograph?

Hayden Panettiere Enjoys A Fashionable Night Out

2011-09-21T02:34:00.000-07:00

Hayden Panettiere and Michelle Trachtenberg unveil Stuart Weitzman’s Young Hollywood Cares Collection during Fashion’s Night Out on Thursday (September 8) in NYC.

The two actresses helped collaborate on designs for the collection with all proceeds of sales benefiting ovarian cancer research.

The same evening, Hayden met up with Chace Crawford at a Belvedere (Red)-sponsored bash held at the John Varvatos store, where The Roots treated guests to a concert.Michelle, meanwhile, stopped by the Vevo Presents Music Meets Fashion event held at The Darby, which included a sit-down dinner, after party, and performance by Robin Thicke!

Hayden Panettiere Gets Lost in Pearson Airport

2011-09-21T02:32:00.000-07:00

Making her arrival in Toronto, Canada, Hayden Panettiere was spotted at Pearson International Airport yesterday afternoon (August 25).

The “I Love You Beth Cooper” actress looked a bit lost as she asked several people for directions to get to her chauffeured car. She’s in town for the 2011 Fan Expo Canada Convention.In a recent interview, Hayden explained her passion for protecting whales and dolphins as a spokeswoman for the Whaleman Foundation.

"I'm an activist who's aware of what's realistic to achieve and what's not. I wouldn't waste my time going straight for the jugular -- I'm not going to preach to people to not eat meat. The Whaleman Foundation's goals are achievable, and they make sense."

She continued, "We knew we were up against a huge obstacle in Taiji. In the course of the slaughter, I saw a species in need. The trip inspired me to continue the fight."

Hayden Panettiere Visits the White House

2011-09-21T02:30:00.000-07:00

Remember Hayden Panettiere?

She was played the cheerleader in the TV show “Heroes” (“Save the cheerleader, save the world”) and was in “Scream 4” (Wait. Did Scream 4 come out already? It did. Wow).

Anyway, Hayden hit the social scene (think Lima, Teatro and Cities), then she hit the White House to meet with the White House Council on Environmental Quality and talk about about her cause: whaling. Specifically, she wanted to thank the White House, along with the President, for pressuring Iceland to ban whaling and exporting their meat.Seriously Iceland, not cool.

Hayden Panettiere and Vanessa Hudgens Say 'Stay Out of the Sun!''

2011-08-04T20:43:00.001-07:00

Vanessa Hudgens and Hayden Panettiere always manage to look glowing and beautiful. Now the two stars are sharing their secret. And it's an important one. These young actresses are opening up on the topic of tanning—so the message is health related as well as beauty related.

What's so bad about tanning? Plain and simple—it causes skin cancer. Vanessa Hudgens walked the red carpet and told an interviewer how she stays out of the sun. "Do it fashionably by wearing hats and sunglasses. I personally love the hats. I mean like big brimmed are so fun and bohemian now, so you're being stylish and you're protecting yourself." Along with Hudgens, fellow Neutrogena spokesperson Hayden Panettiere was also on hand to speak out against tanning. Hayden said that her biggest tip for teens is to not tan.

Vanessa Hudgens and Hayden Panettiere both said one thing loud and clear: Do not tan. Fake it all the way! Using bronzers and self tanners are easy and affordable—baking in the sun is so old school. Melanoma and skin cancer affects around 2 million people each year so stay out of that sun!

Vanessa Hudgens and Hayden Panettiere talk about sun protection!

Hayden Panettiere talk about safe tanning.

2011-08-04T20:37:00.000-07:00

They may look like naturally tanned, olive-skinned beach goddesses but don't let the tan fool you! According to Vanessa Hudgens and Hayden Panettiere, their golden glow comes out of a bottle!

The two stars, were speaking about the importance of safe tanning at the 2nd Annual Neutrogena Wave For Change launch, and Vanessa urged teens to cover-up fashionably with hats whilst Hayden told them to fake it all the way!Hayden also insisted that the majority of celebs on the red carpet are all rocking the fake tan. That we can believe, there is no way hollywood A-listers would risk a wrinkle.

The girls speak a lot of sense. Pass us the St Tropez.

Are you glad these celebs are speaking out about the risks of sun exposure? Do you tan safely? What factor SPF do you wear?

Vanessa Hudgens Shows Off Short Hair Alongside Hayden Panettiere

2011-08-04T20:28:00.000-07:00

Vanessa Hudgens has traded in her luscious locks for a sexy short ‘do. We think she chopped it all off for her new film role!

The actress showed off the shorter style at Neutrogena’s 2nd Annual Wave for Change event where she was all smiles posing alongside Heroes star Hayden Panettiere. Though V-Hud, 22, looked gorgeous and mature with her new look, she’s been looking a little grungy on set of her new film Gimme Shelter. V-Hud gushed all about her new make-under on her Facebook page, writing:

“I’m so excited and proud of the work I’ve been doing and let me tell you, you all are going to be SHOCKED with how I look in this movie. It’s crazy sauce.”

Sporting short hair and baggy jeans and layered-tomboy threads, Vanessa plays a pregnant teenager who is turned away by her Wall Street father (Brendan Fraser) because she refuses to get an abortion. Forced into the streets, she embarks on a journey of survival.

How Hayden Panettiere Made Emma Stone Hit 'Rock Bottom'

2011-07-03T07:42:00.001-07:00

Emma Stone says she hit "rock bottom" in her career in 2006 -- and it's all Hayden Panettiere's fault.

The sometimes-blonde actress shows off her bikini body in the new issue of Vanity Fair, where she opens up about dropping out of high school and one self-esteem crushing audition.

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“I did Superbad [her breakout role in 2007] in what would’ve been my senior year,” she says. “I was playing a senior, and had I graduated I would’ve missed that opportunity, and had I missed that opportunity I wouldn’t be here right now.”

As for her lowest moment in Hollywood, Stone says it was her audition for cheerleader Claire Bennett in NBC's "Heroes."

“I could hear that, in the other room, a girl had just gone in and they were saying, ‘You are our pick … On a scale of 1 to 10 you’re an 11,’” Stone says. That girl was Hayden Panettiere.

“I went home and just had this meltdown,” she says, calling the experience “rock bottom.”

Emma's doing pretty good these days though -- starring in upcoming flicks "The Amazing Spider-Man," "The Help" and "Crazy Stupid Love."

Hayden P's NFL Boyfriend - Meet The Fam

Hayden Panettiere and her new NFL wide receiver boyfriend Scotty McKnight have only been together for a few weeks ... but she's already partied with his family!!!

Sources close to the couple tell TMZ Hayden and Scotty along with Scotty's teammate Mark Sanchez rolled down to Newport Beach last weekend to attend a retirement party for Scotty's dad.

One source tells us Hayden was "very sweet the whole night" and get this - we're told she was often seeing carrying Scotty's baby cousin around and raving about how much she loves kids!

After the party, the couple, along with several members of Scotty's family, hung out at a nearby pub and downed a few pints. Someone's getting comfortable!!!

Scotty McKnight and Hayden Panettiere step out...

2011-07-03T07:28:00.000-07:00

Scotty McKnight could be Hayden Panettiere's new rebound guy, if sightings of the pair leaving Mel's Diner in West Hollywood together are any indication. The rumor is especially juicy after Panettiere was photographed over Memorial Day weekend with Mark Sanchez, McKnight's longtime friend and his New York Jets teammate.

While it's hard to keep track of Hayden's love life these days (sources said she and Mark were not on a date), we can deduce that she likes the company of athletes and hanging out at burger joints. She and McKnight reportedly met through Sanchez."I'm a huge Jets fan and became very good friends with Mark and his buddies," she told Us Weekly last week. "I've always been that girl who has a lot of dude friends. I'm into sports, so we have a lot in common."

It was nearly a month ago that the "Scream 4" actress and boxer Wladimir Klitschko split after trying to keep a long-distance relationship going for two years.

"Even though we've decided splitting up is best for both of us, we have an amazing amount of love and respect for each other and remain very close friends," Panettiere, 21, told People at the time of the break-up.

Her possible new love interest, McKnight, 23, is an Orange County native who played wide receiver for the University of Colorado before being drafted by the Jets. Sanchez, out of Mission Viejo, was a quarterback at USC. The two have been friends since grade school.

Hayden Panettiere is romantically linked to New York Jets player

2011-07-03T07:24:00.000-07:00

It's only been a month after she broke up with her boxer boyfriend Wladimir Klitschko.

But already Hayden Panettiere has been romantically linked to several new sportsmen. Now, a few days after she denied dating New York Jets American footballer Mark Sanchez, a source told Us Weekly the 21-year-old actresses is seeing his team mate Scotty McKnight.According to the Los Angeles Times, Panettiere was seen leaving Mel's Diner in Hollywood with 23-year-old McKnight, who also happens to be a childhood friend of Sanchez.

She last week denied being romantically involved with Sanchez after they were spotted out together in Los Angeles.

'I'm a huge Jets fan and became very good friends with Mark and his buddies,' she told Us magazine in New York City, where she debuted a new bobbed hair cut.

Hayden Panettiere Attends Picnic Read Through

2011-07-03T07:22:00.000-07:00

Hayden Panettiere is rumoured to star in Picnic on Broadway. The play was originally shown in 1953 and won a Pulitzer Prize.

Panettiere has been rumoured to have attended a reading of the William Inge play along with actresses Melissa Leo and Laura Innes earlier this week. Producers have now revealed that they aim to have the production up and running by the end of 2012.The play holds great significance in New York as it was what launched Paul Newman’s Broadway career back in 1953.

Hayden Panettiere Definitely Dating that Jets Player

2011-07-03T07:18:00.000-07:00

Hayden Panettiere has denied dating New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez, but it definitely looks like she's dating his teammate Scotty McKnight.

According to TMZ, the 21-year-old Scream 4 star was spotted with the 23-year-old Jets wide receiver at Mel's diner (yes, again) in West Hollywood yesterday. The couple was spotted at the same place over Memorial Day weekend. They must love the burgers? Who knows.Anyway, Hayden was last seen at an In-N-Out Burger in Laguna Beach with nose-picker Mark. See the pattern? Hayden recently split with her scary, Ukranian boxer boyfriend Wladimir Klitschko after two years together. Prior to that, she dated One Tree Hill star Stephen Colletti.

I Swear I'm Not Dating Mark Sanchez!

2011-07-03T07:16:00.000-07:00

Hayden Panettiere attends the Vans 2011 Custom Culture Contest on Thursday (June 2) at the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum in NYC.

The 21-year-old actress was one of the celeb judges who helped pick the winning shoe, which was designed by a high school student.Over the weekend, Hayden was spotted hanging out with New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez but she told Us Weekly, “I swear I’m not dating him at all.”

“I’m a huge Jets fan and became very good friends with him and his buddies. There’s genuinely, absolutely nothing going on. I’ve always been that girl who has a lot of dude friends. I’m into sports so we have a lot in common, but no, definitely 100 percent not dating,” she added.

Hayden Panettiere's New Boyfriend

2011-07-03T07:13:00.000-07:00

fter breaking up with pro-boxer Wladimir Klitschko last month, 21 year old actress Hayden Panettiere is now dating New York Jets wide receiver Scotty McKnight, TMZ tweets.Panettiere and Klitschko, who is over a decade older than the actress, recently ended their two year relationship, but still have a great amount of respect for each other, People Magazine reports.

"Even though we've decided splitting up is best for both of us, we have an amazing amount of love and respect for each other and remain very close friends," Panettiere tells People.

Panettiere and McKnight were last spotted together Thursday at Mel's Diner in West Hollywood California, TMZ reports.

Hayden Panettiere & Scotty McKnight: Mel's Diner Duo

2011-07-03T07:09:00.000-07:00

Hayden Panettiere and rumored new beau Scotty McKnight stop by Mel’s Diner for a bite to eat on Thursday (June 16) in West Hollywood, Calif.

The 21-year-old actress has reportedly been seeing Scotty, a wide receiver for the New York Jets. She was mistakenly linked to Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez earlier this month.“I’m a huge Jets fan and became very good friends with Mark and his buddies,” Hayden previously told Us Weekly.

Hayden Panettiere Is an Adventurous Tomboy

2011-07-03T07:07:00.000-07:00

Hayden Panettiere loves to date famous athletes, and it's no coincidence. This blonde beauty is an athlete in her own right, and she's lookin' good because she's a serious sports junkie. No crash diets or 20-minute elliptical workouts for this Heroes star! When it comes to diet, Hayden eats for energy so she can make it through hard-core diving or a volleyball game. And that's what food exists for anyway, right?

Hayden Panettiere takes Picnic to Broadway? ‎

2011-07-03T07:03:00.000-07:00

William Inge's "Picnic" is churning its way to a Broadway revival, and it's managing to attract some top notch talent along the way. The New York Times reported that people familiar with the production have stated that the lovely Hayden Panettiere of "Heroes" fame and last year's Academy Award winner for Best Supporting Actress, Melissa Leo ("The Fighter"), are reading for key characters Flo and Madge. Others rumored to be attached to the project are Seth Numrich ("War Horse") and Laura Innes ("ER").Producer Darren Bagert confirmed that they were holding readings and assessing talent for the production, but beyond that "Picnic" is still working its way through the planning stages. No casting decisions have been finalized, but director Sam Gold ("Kin", "Circle Mirror Transformation") is attached to the project. Tentatively, the production is aiming for a fall release.

Bagert said, ""Mr. Inge is definitely a playwright that is undervalued still and, there is a subtle strength in Sam Gold's direction that, I think, makes him a perfect match for Inge.""

Hayden Panettiere: Sunny Starbucks Run!

2011-07-03T07:01:00.000-07:00

Hayden Panettiere makes her way back to her car after stopping by Starbucks on Tuesday (June 21) in Los Angeles.

The 21-year-old actress was holding two iced coffees and a bag full of Starbucks pastries.Last week, Hayden was spotted getting a bite to eat with rumored new beau Scotty McKnight at Mel’s Diner in West Hollywood.

Scotty, 23, is a wide receiver for the New York Jets.

Hayden Panettiere Is Dating NFL Player Scotty McKnight

2011-07-03T06:58:00.000-07:00

Looks like Hayden Panettiere has a thing for athletes. Just a month after ending things with heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko, Panettiere is reportedly dating NFL player Scotty McKnight, according to UsMagazine.com. After mistakenly being linked to McKnight’s pal and fellow footballer Mark Sanchez, Panettiere, 21 said, “I’m a huge Jets fan and became very good friends with Mark and his buddies, I’ve always been that girl who has a lot of dude friends. I’m into sports so we have a lot in common.”

HAYDEN PANETTIERE COVERS UP IN HAT AND BOOTS SHOPPING

2011-05-11T01:09:00.001-07:00

Despite looking fabulous in these shots of her shopping in Beverly Hills, teeny tiny Hayden Panettiere says, like most girls, she struggles with fashion and her weight. Luckily she has a giant helping hand in the form of her 6 ft 7 boyfriend boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko who helps her in the wardrobe department at least.

"He does a really good job at picking his outfits, but now he also critiques my outfits. He's like, 'Baby, that clutch you're so small. You need a smaller one. It's too big.' I'm like, 'Who gave you the idea...fine!' " Says the tiny 5ft 1 Scream 4 star.

She also admits to struggling with her weight and giving into her cravings, saying;

"Sometimes I give in to my cravings but if you're a size 4, you have to watch what you eat most of the time. It's a nightmare! I've got this voice in my head saying, 'Carbs, carbs, carbs! Pizza and pasta are best!' and I'm always fighting to turn it off."

However Hayden can't be too concerned with her weight as she admits to wondering around her house naked, despite the fact her housemate might catch a glimpse of her in the buff, she confesses;

"She sees me buck-naked all the time. She walks in and I'm like, 'Look, I'm naked! Naked girl!' "

Good for you Hayden, it's nice to feel like she's one of us, battles with the bulge but sometimes just lets it hang out for all to see!

Hayden can next be seen in Carmel, a film about a teenage boy who wanders into Carmel, California, where he is soon introduced to the art-forgery community, it has no release date yet, but as usual, you'll know as soon as we know.

Hayden Panettiere's tattoo spelled incorrectly
Actress Hayden Panettiere has warned tattoo fans to beware of getting a tattoo in a foreign language - after discovering her Italian ink is spelled incorrectly.The "Heroes" star got the phrase "live without regrets" inked on her back, in Italian, to remind herself that everyone deals with disappointment and rejection.

However, the blonde actress was shocked to learn the tattoo artist had made a small yet permanent error.

During an appearance on "The View" on Monday, she says, "Here's the thing, if you're going to get a tattoo in a language, just don't ever go to that country. Or a country where anyone speaks that language...

"It's not like, 'Oh I wanted (this) and now it says, 'I love apples'. It's 'live without regrets' but it has one extra 'i' and it's so minor that people who spoke fluent Italian are like, 'Egh, that looks right.' And of course I'm reading in a newspaper that it's wrong..."

But Panettiere has accepted the minor mistake as a lesson learned.

She adds, "So you know what, I'm left to live up to what it means. I'm proud of it!"

Hayden Panettiere Competes for Weekend Box Office

2011-05-11T00:57:00.000-07:00

It’s Friday evening, which is the perfect time to release a celebrity-fronted music video to convince those undecided ticket buyers to opt for Hoodwinked Too, right? After the jump, watch an earnest Hayden Panettiere sing her heart out in a studio, intercut with footage from the animated sequel. Watch out, Vin!Panettiere takes over vocal duties in the 3-D animated sequel from original Red Anne Hathaway, and sings the title track “I Can Do It Alone” on the official soundtrack.

Petite Hayden Panettiere pulls off the leggy look

2011-05-11T00:54:00.000-07:00

She may only be 5ft2ins, but Hayden Panettiere knows how to work her petite figure.

The 21-year-old Scream 4 actress pulled off a leggy look and dazzled the European set in a stunning fringed mini dress over the weekend.

The thigh-skimming Twenties-inspired frock showed off Hayden's enviable toned figure as she arrived at the Romy Awards, which were held at the Hofburg Palace on Saturday in Vienna, Austria.

Hayden Panettiere's Fashion Adviser Boyfriend

2011-05-11T00:51:00.000-07:00

Hayden Panettiere gets fashion advice from her boyfriend, who tells her what to wear so she complements her 5ft 1in frame.

The 'Scream 4' actress is dating boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko and she admits the 6ft 7in sportsman is often telling her what to wear so she complements her 5ft 1in frame.

She said: "He does a really good job at picking his outfits, but now he also critiques my outfits. He's like, 'Baby, that clutch you're so small. You need a smaller one. It's too big.' I'm like, 'Who gave you the idea...fine!' "As well as being careful with what clothes and accessories she wears, Hayden recently admitted she has to battle with her weight to maintain her slender frame.

She said: "Sometimes I give in to my cravings but if you're a size 4, you have to watch what you eat most of the time. It's a nightmare!"

"I've got this voice in my head saying, 'Carbs, carbs, carbs! Pizza and pasta are best!' and I'm always fighting to turn it off."

Despite her weight battles, Hayden has previously confessed that she loves to wander around her house in the nude and doesn't mind if her roommate sees her naked.

She said: "She sees me buck-naked all the time. She walks in and I'm like, 'Look, I'm naked! Naked girl!' "

Hayden Panettiere has no regrets about misspelt Italian tattoo

2011-05-11T00:49:00.000-07:00

Hayden Panettiere has spoken out about the misspelt tattoo in Italian she has inked down her back.

The Heroes actress's tat, which was completed 2 years ago, should say 'Vivere senza rimpianti' which means 'Live without regrets' - but instead she's accidentally had an an extra 'i' added, so rimpianti is spelt rimipianti.'Here's the thing - if you're going to get a tattoo in a language, just don't ever go to that country, or a country where anyone speaks that language,' Hayden, 21, told US talk show The View.

'You know what, I'm left to live up to what it means. I'm proud of it.'

Hayden Panettiere, 'Scream' machine

2011-05-11T00:45:00.000-07:00

Hayden Panettiere didn't need long to perfect her high-pitched scream for her upcoming role in the movie "Scre4m."

She says she had a lot of practice playing cheerleader Claire Bennet on the wildly popular television show "Heroes" for four years.

In this reboot of the iconic movie, originally from 1996, Panettiere plays Kirby Reed, just one of the many young actresses with a role in this movie.

While trailers and exclusive clips about the film have gone viral, any more information has been kept on lock-down by the studio in an attempt not to ruin any surprises about what happens in the movie.

All she could say about the likelihood of her character dying: "She's a girl and usually besides the other two girls, none of them usually survive, right," she says.Like all the other "Scream" movies, this one was directed by famed horror mastermind Wes Craven.

At first Panettiere wasn't sure what to expect from him, but she soon realized Craven was great to work with.

"[He] is amazing," she says. "You always expect a guy like that to be creepy, it's like if you met Stephen King … you would expect them to be creepy, there's got to be some reason why their love in life is to terrify people.

"But he's amazing and he's such a sweet man and there's nothing creepy about him … One of the things I love about him is when you're on set, you see how much he loves what he does, and that sets such a great vibe for the set and it makes people really want to be there. He's a mastermind and he's brilliant."

Part of Panettiere's preparation for her role as Kirby Reed in the newest edition of "Scream" was to watch all the old ones.

"It was part of my personal preparation," she says. "I understood where the past ‘Scream' movies had come from, because ‘Scream' redefined horror movies. It was so much about those rules of a horror movie and how they work nowadays."

Panettiere says she has sort of a love/hate relationship while watching scary movies.

"Yes, I'm a big horror movie fan, and I used to love scaring myself half to death when I was younger," she says. "As long as I had my parents' bed to run into, but when I started living with myself, I had to pretty much ban all horror movies from my house.

"I couldn't even watch a preview for a horror movie because my imagination would just get the best of me. The great thing [about this movie] is that it's not just that horror film, it's that real roller coaster, or big game of Clue."

So while Panettiere is somewhat of a fan of horror movies, filming one, and being back stage, changed her view a little bit.

"It was fun, but it's so high strung through so much of the film when you're doing a horror movie," she says. "It's the big scare, or screaming, or running away – there's a lot of emotions that go on with it. It's very difficult when you're on set and filming to be really genuinely scared because everything can be so technical.

So nearly 15 years after the first one made, what's different? Technology, for one, Panettiere says. "There's a lot of modern day that comes in to the film – much more technology and how that plays into horror movies now," she says. "Also, the filming of murders like the kind of thing you see in "Saw"; the rules have changed. The audience has evolved and has gotten harder and harder to scare and therefore the rules and what is cliché has to change and evolve and adapt as well."

Hayden Panettiere regrets misspelt tattoo fail

2011-05-11T00:41:00.000-07:00

Actress Hayden Panettiere showed off her tattoo at a film premiere in New York this week – but it attracted attention for all the wrong reasons.

The phrase on the 21-year-old’s back was meant to say ‘vivere senza rimpianti’, which is Italian for ‘live without regrets’.

But, as Metro reported two years ago, her artist had inserted an extra ‘i’, so it read: ‘vivere senza rimipianti’.

The Heroes star told US talk show The View: ‘Here’s the thing – if you’re going to get a tattoo in a language, just don’t ever go to that country, or a country where anyone speaks that language.’

At least Panettiere, who insists she is still ‘proud’ of her tattoo, is not the first to suffer at the hands of a careless body artist.One boy ended up with a tattoo on his shoulders boldly stating that ‘only God will juge me’. Hopefully, the Almighty will not take spelling into account when He comes to make his decision.

Another ink fan failed to see the funny side when the word ‘tradgey’ was written over a theatrical mask. Aptly enough, it was next to one that said ‘comedy’.

And Briton Martin Nolan spent seven hours and £200 having a tribute to his mother put on his back, only for a friend to see two mistakes when he showed it off.

‘Strength’ had become ‘strenght’ while ‘wisdom’ was spelled ‘nisdom’.

Joseph Beahm, of New Jersey, was a little luckier. He paid about £60 for a tattoo that read: ‘Why not? Everyone elese does.’

However, a dermatology centre offered to remove the offending letter for free.

No more high school

2011-05-11T00:39:00.000-07:00

The 21-year-old actress - who shot to fame portraying teen cheerleader Claire Bennet in hit TV show Heroes - recently sparked a storm of criticism by portraying US killer Amanda Knox in a new film.

But she says the experience has given her the urge to play more mature roles in the future.

Hayden, who shows of a new mature hairdo in this pic, said: "I feel like I'm finally getting to that place where I can play those in-their-early-20s roles, which are the ones you can really sink your teeth into."I still have to get over that hump of being seen as the cheerleader - and as very, very, young."

Although she is often seen as a good girl, Hayden revealed she has a darker side.

She said: "I was always a rebel.

"Everything I wasn't supposed to do I wanted to do, so the darker for me the better.

"There are no boundaries.

"I like to step in the places that are a little more dangerous."

Of her role as Amanda Knox, who was convicted of the 2007 murder of British student Meredith Kercher, 21, in Perugia, Italy, Hayden said: "I went in and I was nervous, because I knew this was my time to really spread my wings and prove to myself that I could do such an intense piece.

"I always fear that the better I think I did, the more disappointed I'll end up being if it's not exactly the way I imagined it to be.

"But when I saw it, I was really, really happy with it.

"I feel like I didn't let myself down."

Hayden Panettiere gets sex questions

2011-05-11T00:35:00.000-07:00

Hayden Panettiere has revealed her fans ask her about her sex life with her huge boxer boyfriend. The diminutive actress – who stands at just 5ft 1in tall – is in a relationship with world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko, who at 6ft 6ins towers above her.

The ‘Scream 4’ star insists she is always surprised when the “prudest people” ask her how the two of them deal with the size difference in the bedroom.

During an appearance on ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ on Tuesday (12.04.11), she said: “He is quite a bit bigger than me. I get the prudest people coming up to me and they're like, 'Does it work?' Yeah, it works. We find a way.”A stunned Ellen responded by saying: “I know what you're talking about, but I'm in shock!"

But Hayden insisted she doesn’t mind strangers asking her such a personal question about her and the Ukrainian sportsman.

She added: “Where there is a will, there is a way! They are very conservative people most of the time but that just have to know. They’re like, 'I have to know, I just have to ask you this question. I'm really sorry but…’ ”

Hayden Panettiere Joins 'Extra' at The Grove

2011-05-11T00:32:00.000-07:00

"Scream 4" star Hayden Panettiere stopped by The Grove to chat with Mario Lopez. The petite star would not reveal whether her character dies in the movie, even though Mario tried to trick her into telling him. "So, how do you die?" Lopez asked. Hayden replied, "You don't know that I die..."Panettiere also talked about hanging with her heavyweight champion boyfriend, Wladimir Klitschko, who happens to tower over her at 6'6"! She joked about their height difference and said, "We were at the pool once and he was looking to find me and I'm standing next to him and I'm like, 'Dude!' -- and he walks away so I grab his arm and I'm like, 'Babe, it's me! Turn around!'"

Hot Hollywood Party!

2011-05-11T00:29:00.000-07:00

Hayden Panettiere arrives at the Us Weekly Hot Hollywood party, held at Eden on Tuesday (April 26) in Hollywood.

The 21-year-old Scream 4 actress (in camilla and marc) arrived back in town earlier in the day in a fun pair of purple pants!

Hayden had been in New York City for the Tribeca Film Festival, where she showed support for beau Wladimir Klitschko and a new documentary he’s featured in. Hayden also screened her new movie, Hoodwinked Too.

Hayden Panettiere talks hair, heroes and humping on Ellen

2011-05-11T00:25:00.000-07:00

Hayden Panettiere went on our favourite chat show (joint with Alan Carr) The Ellen Show, to talk about her new film Scream 4, her boyfriend, her hair, and...being scared.

"I cut my hair off, I dyed it red, I kind of rebelled from the whole Heroes thing," says Hayden.

"My hair started falling out because I dyed it red and then tried to dye it back blonde."She also talks about her gigantic giant of a massive, huge boyfriend, and how it works with her being quite teeny.

It's FU.NNY.

Also, if you listen to her voice without looking at her, she kind of talks like Miley Cyrus!

Petite Hayden Panettiere Talks About 6'6" Boyfriend

2011-05-11T00:23:00.000-07:00

Hayden Panettiere got personal on her appearance on "The Ellen Degeneres Show" this week, when she opened up about the personal questions she gets about her relationship with boyfriend, Ukrainian heavyweight boxer Wladimir Klitschko.

Panettiere told Ellen in the interview that she has strangers come up to her and ask her how she and her 6'6" boyfriend "get intimate," USA Today reported. Panettiere is 5'1"."I get the prudest people coming up to me and they're like, 'Does it work?' Yeah, it works. We find a way," the 21-year-old actress said.

Ellen replied by saying she was shocked that people would ask such a personal question.

"They do, and they are very conservative people most of the time but they just have to know. Like, I have to know, I just have to ask you this question. I'm really sorry but..."

When Ellen, still shocked, commented that it was "crazy and rude," the former "Heroes" star waved her hand and said, "I don't mind it. I find it amusing," E!Online reported.

Panettiere was on the show promoting "Scream 4." She plays a tough girl named Kirby in the fourth installment of the horror franchise, Zap2it reported.

Panettiere enjoyed making the movie and said in the interview with Zap2it that she really connected with her fellow cast mates.

"My best friends are now the people I met on this movie," the actress shared.

One of those friends is actually someone she grew up with and shares a manager with, Rory Culkin. The two used to have sleepovers together at her house in Rockland County, N.Y.

The long-time friends have a romantic moment in the movie and kiss, but Panettiere said it wasn't awkward at all.

"Scream 4" comes out Friday.

Hayden Panettiere Photoshoot

2011-04-06T23:22:00.000-07:00

The countdown for Scream 4 and the end of Hayden Panettiere’s career has begun. I hope she saved all her zit cream endorsement money! She’s going to need it!

The Heroes hottie posed for photographer Michael Sterling Eaton. Check out the hot pics below and catch Scream 4 in theaters on April 15, 2011.

Scream 4 starring Anna Paquin, Kristen Bell, Neve Campbell, David Arquette, Courteney Cox and Emma Roberts.

Sidney Prescott (Campbell), now the author of a self-help book, returns home to Woodsboro on the last stop of her book tour. There she reconnects with Sheriff Dewey (Arquette) and Gale (Cox), who are now married, as well as her cousin Jill (Roberts) and her Aunt Kate (Mary McDonnell). Unfortunately Sidney’s appearance also brings about the return of Ghostface, putting Sidney, Gale, and Dewey, along with Jill, her friends, and the whole town of Woodsboro in danger.

Hayden Panettiere: Boxing Babe

Hayden was in the house to support Vitali, the older brother of her hunky beau, boxing champ Wladmir Klitschko.

In related news, Ms. Panettiere recently told press that she had some experience dealing with scary situations leading up to her gig with “Scream 4”- she once was home alone when a burglar tried to break in.

Hayden explained, "It was the scariest moment of my life. The alarm was going off and off and off, but no one was coming. As soon as I knew what was happening, I grabbed my Taser and my cellphone and locked myself in the bathroom."

"I called a friend that lived close and I called my dad. I was sitting and shaking by the toilet, but then was like, 'Screw this! I'm not waiting for somebody to come barging in.' So I crawled out the window.”

"I'm running with this Taser in my hand and I run around the corner of the house and I've got like seven police with sniper rifles and lasers on me. I'm going, 'Don't shoot! Don't shoot me, please!'"

Hayden Panettiere Left Shaken After Break In

2011-04-06T23:07:00.000-07:00

Scream 4's Hayden Panettiere Reveals Real-Life Scary Situation

2011-04-06T23:04:00.000-07:00

It's not exactly method acting, but Hayden Panettiere had some good practice leading up to her work in Scream 4, the much-anticipated resurrection of the Ghost Face killer movie franchise.

Turns out the former Heroes star was once home when a burglar tried breaking into her house. And if that wasn't bad enough, she was home alone!"It was the scariest moment of my life," Panettiere remembers about the break-in. "The alarm was going off and off and off, but no one was coming. As soon as I knew what was happening, I grabbed my Taser and my cellphone and locked myself in the bathroom."

Oh, it gets better.

"I called a friend that lived close and I called my dad," she said. "I was sitting and shaking by the toilet, but then was like, 'Screw this! I'm not waiting for somebody to come barging in.' So I crawled out the window.

Knocked out of the style stakes

2011-04-06T22:48:00.000-07:00

There are not many people who could get away with such a skimpy dress but Hayden Panettiere was willing to try the style on for size.

The Hollywood actress arrived at the WBC heavyweight championship world boxing fight in an extremely flimsy and revealing white strappy dress, which failed to pack a red carpet punch.

And while the plunging neckline, spaghetti straps and ruched detailing was a brave style choice she probably could have done with a bit more support and the dress failed to flatter her petite frame. The 21-year-old actress who was in Germany to cheer on her boxer boyfriend’s brother Vitali Klitschko, opted for a pair of nude tights and a pair of nude Christian Louboutin heels.

The Heroes star carried a Ukrainian flag and became animated as the boxer defended his title.

She was set next to Vital’s wife Natalia, who opted for a much more subtle outfit consisting of a black dress with an oversized waist belt and sheer black tights.

Hayden Panettiere: Boxing Babe

2011-04-06T22:41:00.000-07:00

Enjoying an evening of sport, Hayden Panettiere was spotted at the Vitali Klitschko vs. Odlanier Solis boxing match on Saturday night (March 19).

The “Heroes” hottie looked fabulous in a spiffy white dress as she posed for the paparazzi with Natalie Klitschko and Tatjana Konig at Lanxess Arena in Koln, Germany.

Hayden was in the house to support Vitali, the older brother of her hunky beau, boxing champ Wladmir Klitschko.

In related news, Ms. Panettiere recently told press that she had some experience dealing with scary situations leading up to her gig with “Scream 4”- she once was home alone when a burglar tried to break in.

Hayden explained, "It was the scariest moment of my life. The alarm was going off and off and off, but no one was coming. As soon as I knew what was happening, I grabbed my Taser and my cellphone and locked myself in the bathroom."

Cherie Blair and Hayden Panettiere both go for lace

2011-04-06T22:39:00.000-07:00

They aren't many award shows you'd expect to see the likes of Hayden Panettiere and Cherie Blair in the same room.

But last night, a lavish party in Germany played host to both of them as they attended the Steiger Awards in Bochum.

Despite their widely different backgrounds and ages, it appears both women had the same idea when dressing for the evening - wearing a lacy number.

Hayden Panettiere Supports Her Boxer Boyfriend

2011-04-06T22:36:00.000-07:00

Showing support for her Ukrainian heavyweight boxer boyfriend Wladimir Klitschko, Hayden Panettiere attended the 2011 Steiger Awards in Bochum, Germany this weekend (March 12).

The "Heroes" actress showed off her athletic figure in a low-cut lace mini dress with black tights and heels at the swanky overseas ceremony.

The cute couple were all-smiles as they enjoyed a lavish meal with fellow guests including Cherie Blair during Saturday night's awards bash.

Wladimir was recognized in the sport category for his successful year in the boxing ring - and it looked like Hayden was beaming as she watched him accept his accolade onstage!

Hayden Panettiere and Rory Culkin's Romantic Scene Teased in New 'Scream 4' Photo

2011-04-06T22:33:00.000-07:00

"Scream 4" has released four new photos. In one still, Rory Culkin's Charlie Walker is snapped leaning in as if to share a kiss with Hayden Panettiere's Kirby Reed. Another picture sees Trevor Sheldon (Nico Tortorella) sitting next to bloody Jill Roberts (Emma Roberts) in the hospital. Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox are also snapped in other photos.

The slasher film follows Sidney Prescott who goes back home to Woodsboro after she has been living her last few years in silence as the author of a self-help book. In her hometown, Prescott encounters Ghostface killer, putting her, Gale, and Sheriff Dewey (David Arquette) in danger. Also joining the forthcoming film are Adam Brody, Marley Shelton, Erik Knudsen, Brian Cox, Simon Gruber, Bianca Cutrona, Alison Brie, Lucy Hale, Mary McDonnell, and Anthony Anderson. Wes Craven returns to helm the film, which is slated to hit theaters Stateside on April 15.

Hayden Panettiere relives burglary hell

2011-04-06T22:30:00.000-07:00

Hayden Panettiere has revealed how she cowered in her bathroom with a Taser gun when burglars broke into her home.

The Heroes star told E! Online how she was home alone when her burglar alarm went off. She quickly made a dash for the safety of the bathroom.

'It was the scariest moment of my life. The alarm was going off and off and off, but no one was coming,' she said. 'As soon as I knew what was happening, I grabbed my Taser (stun gun) and my cellphone and locked myself in the bathroom. I called a friend that lived close and I called my dad.'

The 21-year-old actress eventually plucked up the courage to climb out of the bathroom window. She explained, 'I was sitting and shaking by the toilet, but then was like, 'Screw this! I'm not waiting for somebody to come barging in' so I crawled out the window.

'I'm running with this Taser in my hand and I run around the corner of the house and I've got like seven police with sniper rifles and lasers on me. I'm going, 'Don't shoot! Don't shoot me, please!''

Hayden Panettiere Left Shaken After Break In

2011-04-06T22:27:00.000-07:00

Hayden Panettiere was left fearing for her life during a break-in at her home, revealing she locked herself in the bathroom as burglars attempted to smash their way into her house.

The Heroes star was home alone when her burglar alarm went off and she decided to hide until police arrived. She tells E! Online, "It was the scariest moment of my life. The alarm was going off and off and off, but no one was coming.

"As soon as I knew what was happening, I grabbed my Taser (stun gun) and my cellphone and locked myself in the bathroom. I called a friend that lived close and I called my dad."Panettiere eventually climbed out of the bathroom window to make a run for safety and encountered a team of police officers all holding guns.

She adds, "I was sitting and shaking by the toilet, but then was like, 'S**ew this! I'm not waiting for somebody to come barging in.' So I crawled out the window.

"I'm running with this Taser in my hand and I run around the corner of the house and I've got like seven police with sniper rifles and lasers on me.

"I'm going, 'Don't shoot! Don't shoot me, please!'"

'Scream 4's' Emma Roberts, Hayden Panettiere on script re-writes and discovering the killer

2011-04-06T22:25:00.000-07:00

With "Scream 4" just around the corner, fans of the franchise are getting antsy to see what twists and turns Wes Craven has in store this time around. Amidst the excitement of the first 'Scream' film in 10 years, there has also been concerns following rewrites of Kevin Williamson's original script.

Zap2it caught up with two of the series' newest stars, Emma Roberts and Hayden Panettiere. We got the scoop on how they felt about the rewrites and when exactly they learned the identity (or is it identities?) of Woodsboro's latest Ghostface Killer.

Hayden Panettiere rocks Sexy LWD in Cologne

2011-04-06T22:22:00.000-07:00

Hayden Panettiere was spotted in a sexy Roberto Cavalli white dress with a revealing neckline and ruffle detailing.

Hayden was absolutely breathtaking in that white dress. She teamed her dress with sheer stockings and brilliantly rocked celebrity little white dresses fashion trend.

21-year-old Hayden Panettiere completed her sassy look with nude pumps by Brian Atwood. The gorgeous actress wore her hair in a unique and stylish puffy updo. Hayden Panettiere hairstyle was so glam, gritty and so textured.

'Amanda Knox' stars Hayden Panettiere and Marcia Gay Harden live green at home

2011-03-18T06:14:00.000-07:00

Starring together in a TV movie based the real case of a student convicted of killing her roommate, Hayden Panettiere and Marcia Gay Harden talk green.

Although she grew up in an eco-conscious home, where conserving was "always a natural thing to do," Hayden Panettiere says "there's always more ways to be greener and healthier, and there's things that I want to get involved with environmentally. There's always more that can be done." The former "Heroes" star plays the title role in the made-for-Lifetime movie "Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy," premiering Feb. 21 and based on the infamous case of an American student accused of killing her roommate. The documentary "Beyond the Headlines: Amanda Knox" will follow the movie.

"It's one of those really riveting stories where you just don't know. I can't say that I have an opinion, and that's why the story is so interesting," says Panettiere, who delved into courtroom transcripts and watched news video to prepare for the daunting task of playing a real person. "I think it was incredibly important to capture who this girl was. I watched hours of footage of her and of the trial and her composure and the way she held herself and the way she spoke, her tone of voice," notes the actress, who'd listen to Knox's voice on headphones "to get her intonations and the way she spoke and the shakiness in her voice. She really tried to be as stoic and as brave as she could against all odds, and I do commend her for it. I tried my very best with the materials that I had handy to do that myself." Panettiere will also be seen in "Scream 4," in theaters Apr. 15.

Oscar winner Marcia Gay Harden, who plays Knox's distraught but supportive mother, felt a responsibility in playing a real person and did her homework, as well. "I was able to garner a lot of information from the vast sources of research that I did. An actor's job is the job of an anthropologist in many ways because you study behavior — quirks, tics. You try to see what this family was before and you make assumptions based on that." While the truth of what happened may never come out, "it wasn't a premeditated thing," Harden believes.

At home in New York, where she gets around by subway and Prius, "We're a very green family. We're vegetarian. We recycle. We gave up bottled water years ago. We compost for the garden. If I could go geothermal, I would." Harden has several indie films awaiting release, and hopes to continue her guest starring role as FBI agent Dana Lewis on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit."

Hayden Panettiere: PIX 11 Promoter

2011-02-18T06:03:00.000-08:00

Taking care of some media duties, Hayden Panettiere was spotted stopping by the PIX11 Morning New Studios in New York City this morning (February 14).

The “I Love You Beth Cooper” babe was more than happy to sign autographs and pose for pictures as she made her exit.

Hayden was in the house to promote her new Lifetime movie “Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy.”And though the family of Amanda Knox has expressed disapproval over the film, Miss Panettiere says they’ll change their tune once they watch it.

“It's very fact driven and Lifetime is great with doing things like that and fact checking. I don't think there is anything in there that would sway an opinion or have any impact negatively or positively on her appeal.”

“I think if the family saw it, they would probably be much more relaxed then they are about it now. Maybe the parents would. I don't know if she would or not. I don't know if that would be a good idea to have to relive the whole experience of it - that is up to her.”

Hayden Panettiere Wins Most Inspirational Player for Saturday's Celeb Bowl

2011-02-18T06:01:00.000-08:00

People magazine reports that celebs took the field in Dallas for a celebrity flag football game.

Heroes' Hayden Panettiere, Matthew Morrison, and Entourage’s Jerry Ferrera hit the field Saturday for the game, hosted by DIRECTV. The Celebrity Bowl boasted a great and eclectic group of celebrities. Glee’s Chord Overstreet, Gossip Girl’s Jessica Szohr and Chace Crawford were on Team Spike. They versed Team Palladia, which was made up of True Blood’s Joe Manganiello and Josh Duhamel.

The Daily Mail reports that 21-year-old Panettiere enjoyed a roll in the sand with White Collar’s Matt Bomer, even though it was touch football.

Panettiere won the title of “Most Inspirational Player,” and Ferrara won “Most Valuable Player” over former NFL teammates.

Panettiere said, "I won an award—for football! It has to be because the ball hit me in the face."

Guilty or innocent, Amanda Knox had a spirit, says Hayden Panettiere

2011-02-18T06:00:00.000-08:00

Hayden Panettiere has explained her reasons for taking on the role of convicted American killer Amanda Knox for a forthcoming TV movie. Amanda Knox: Murder On Trial In Italy will follow the story of the murder of British student Meredith Kercher in 2007, and the following trial and conviction of Knox and two men.

The courts ruled the 21-year-old was killed during a sex game gone wrong, but defence lawyers have repeatedly questioned the validity of DNA evidence. Knox was sentenced to 26 years' jail.

Panettiere told The Sun she took the role irrespective of Knox’s guilt or innocence.

'It's so compelling and ... I was so interested in playing it. It's like 'She's innocent. She's guilty. She's innocent. She's guilty. She's innocent',” she said.

'I can't say I have an opinion and that's why the story is so interesting: the facts and what people said and the changes in stories. It really all comes together to form this incredible story that I think people are really genuinely interested and curious in. And I don't know that we'll ever really know.'

Panettiere added: 'I believe in the person that she deep down was. And I think that no matter, regardless of innocent or guilty, I believe ... she has a spirit ... and I don't think that guilty or innocent takes away from that. My job was to play a girl who, regardless of what happened, was innocent in who she was. She's not a malicious girl. She didn't have any intention to do this. This wasn't an angry or dark girl. She really tried to be as stoic and as brave as she could against all odds and I do commend her for it.'

Hayden Panettiere Facing Backlash For Amanda Knox Role

2011-02-18T05:57:00.000-08:00

Hayden Panettiere is taking on the role of convicted killer Amanda Knox in Lifetime’s upcoming movie Via Della Rosa and has made the victim’s family angry with her seemingly casual comments.

The story of British student Meredith Kercher’s slaying in Perugia, Italy on November 1, 2007 made international headlines, in part because of the truly terrible way Kercher died but also because of Knox’s demeanor at trial.Knox often smiled and appeared to almost relish the attention, which upset many people including the Kercher family of course. Panettiere, isn’t helping matters by saying:

The actress said: “She [Knox] went through so much and the emotional aspects of it – the fact she could even sit there and try to keep herself as sane as possible.

“You can’t, you know, point a finger at them for doing that.”

The actress said she watched hours of footage of Knox in court to study the way she held herself and spoke.

She explained: “She really tried to be as stoic and as brave as she could against all odds and I do commend her for it.”

Panettiere chalks up Knox’s odd moments of smiles and laughter during her trial as “bad advice” from her lawyers but that doesn’t wash with the victim’s family.

Read what Kercher’s family has to say below.

John Kercher, Meredith’s father said:

“I didn’t realise they were going to go so far with it. It just seems ridiculous – I don’t see how they can go that far when nobody has ever known exactly what happened.

“I think they are treading a very dangerous line.

“It’s a bit unnerving when you have the lead actress Hayden Panettiere describing it as a ‘riveting story’.”

Panettiere also describes screaming with delight when she landed the role, Knox’s bravery, that Amanda was “not a malicious girl” and a number of truly insensitive statements for the family to have to contend with.

It’s one thing for the Heroes actress to want a part that she considers challenging, but it’s another thing to forget that real people have been affected by this murder and her choice of words carry an emotional toll for Kercher’s loved ones.

The movie is set to air on Lifetime February 21st even with objections from Kercher’s family.

Hayden Panettiere Supports Arquette's Rehab Stint

2011-02-18T05:56:00.000-08:00

Hayden Panettiere has defended David Arquette for going into rehab last month.

The Scream actor entered the facility for four weeks of treatment due to "alcohol and other issues" in January.But his Scream 4 co-star Panettiere insists he's doing well following his discharge.

"He's doing great. He's doing really awesome," the Heroes beauty told E! Online. "We're (the Scream cast) all buddies.

"It's a big group of us and we're very supportive of each other and he's doing awesome."

Hayden Panettiere`s boyfriend Wladimir planning David Haye fight

2011-02-18T05:54:00.000-08:00

Hayden Panettiere's boxer boyfriend Wladimir Klitschko said he's ready to fight David Haye later this year.

The Ukrainian giant already holds the IBF and WBO titles but wants to fight Brit David Haye, 30, who holds the WBA title. The pair were due to head into the ring last year but the negotiations broke down.Klitschko said: 'I think after talking so much nonsense, Haye has realised he has to show up in the ring. He's been trying to be smart but eventually he backed himself into a corner.

'I know the British fans are looking forward to this fight and so am I. I'm right here and I'm confirmed that July 2, as I've said before, is the date for the fight. Either Haye takes it, or he leaves it.'

Hayden Panettiere says playing Amanda Knox in Lifetime movie is difficult (video interview)

2011-02-18T05:50:00.000-08:00

Hayden Panettiere sat down with the Associated Press to discuss her new role as convicted murderer Amanda Knox in an upcoming Lifetime movie. During the video interview, Hayden said that it was difficult to play Amanda, but that the film was based in fact and reality.

“It’s difficult to play a character when you don’t know what the truth is. You can never have any of those underlying thoughts or emotions.”

The film will be called “The Amanda Knox Story” and according to recent reports, it may be even more difficult for Hayden Panettiere to portray Amanda Knox, as Amanda has refused to meet with her.

Amanda Knox is incarcerated in Italy, sentenced to 26 years for the murder of 21-year-old Meredith Kercher. Amanda Knox was convicted of slashing Kercher’s throat during what was described as a sex game, fueled by drug use.

Hayden Panettiere requested to meet with Amanda Knox but her request was refused. “”I wish (I could meet her).” Hayden Panettiere is quoted as saying. “I know the Italian government is being pretty protective of her, her lawyers are being protective of her, which is pretty understandable. It’s something I would like to do, but I’d be more surprised if it happened than if it didn’t.”

The Amanda Knox Story is scheduled to air on Lifetime sometime in 2011.

Hayden, Joe & Jessica Join In on Super Bowl Party Festivities

2011-02-18T05:48:00.000-08:00

Situated in the Lone Star State for the weekend's Super Bowl festivities, the GQ, Cadillac, Lacoste and Patron Tequila Celebration of the Coolest Athletes and the Big Game was one of the many star-studded affairs in Dallas, Texas on Friday (February 4).

Being hosted by Andy Roddick while taking place at the Hickory Street Annex, the night saw celebrities including former "Heroes" star Hayden Panettiere mingling with fellow revelers such as Joe Jonas, Randy Jackson and "Entourage" hunk Adrian Grenier.Other partygoers hitting up the pre-Super Bowl bash included "90210" cutie Jessica Lowndes and fellow young actress Jessica Szohr of "Gossip Girl" fame.

As for the entertainment, attendees were doted with free giveaways and drinks from Patron while "F*** You" singer Cee-Lo Green provided musical entertainment.

Hayden Panettiere: Boa Steakhouse on Saturday

2011-02-18T05:46:00.000-08:00

Hayden Panettiere smiles as she steps out of Boa steakhouse on Saturday (February 12) in West Hollywood.

The 21-year-old actress paired a leather jacket with tapered jeans and peeptoe Louboutin heels!
Also pictured inside is Jenna Ushkowitz, who also went to Boa yesterday! While Jenna is a vegetarian, Boa has more options than just steak and features veggie-friendly fare on the menu.

FYI: Hayden is carrying the Morning After bag by Rebecca Minkoff and wearing a ring and spike studs by Nicky Hilton, as well as a Generation Love round v-neck w/ crystallized pocket.

Hayden Panettiere Voluminous Blonde Bob Hairdo

2011-02-18T05:44:00.000-08:00

Hayden Panettiere hit Super Bowl Party flaunting a sleek short bobbed hairstyle that framed her face beautifully. 21-year-old former “Heroes” star was the belle of the ball at Superbowl pre-party as she was donning a picture perfect look. She sported a bob hairdo that was blow-dried back, adding lots of volume to hair.She kept hair away from her face by brushing her hair up that gave a trendy touch to her look. Hayden Panettiere hairstyle turned out to be a promising red carpet hairstyle for short haired women.

As for Hayden Panettiere Pre-Super Bowl Party dress, she was looking stylish in a Twenty8Twelve Mia Dress from the Fall 2010 Collection. Adding to beauty of her navy velvet and mesh corset dress were sterling silver spike studs with cubic zirconia.

Hayden Panettiere: 'Scream 4' Adds Pivotal Moments

2011-02-18T05:41:00.000-08:00

Hayden Panettiere picks up a cup of coffee to go at a Starbucks in the Beverly Glen Mall on Thursday (February 3) in Los Angeles.

The 21-year-old actress wore a fun pair of lace-up “Davis” wedge boots by Matisse for her day out!
Hayden’s Scream 4 director, Wes Craven, recently explained to EW that while he’s called actors back to do more filming on the project, it’s not for reshoots!

“We had a couple test screenings and we saw two scenes where they had moments you could add to and we just saw a spectacular opportunity,” Wes said. “The two scenes were really good, but we saw how they could be spectacular, so we thought, let’s just go for it.” Wes also added that the ending to the film is “totally kick-a–”.

Hayden Panettiere is dwarfed by boyfriend Wladimir Klitschko

2011-01-21T05:32:00.000-08:00

Tiny actress Hayden Panettiere and towering boxing champ Wladimir Klitschko make an odd couple on the beach in Hawaii.The 5ft 1in Heroes star was dwarfed by her 6ft 6in Ukrainian boyfriend as they strolled along the beach during their holiday last week.

But Hayden’s height was the last thing on Klitschko’s mind when she stripped down to her bikini by the pool.

The star – who is playing killer Amanda “Foxy Knoxy” Knox in new film Via Della Rosa – definitely proved that good things come in small packages.

And her man-mountain boyfriend – who has recently been accused of ducking a fight with British world champ David Haye – could not take his eyes off her.

One onlooker said: “It was a bit of a strange sight seeing them wander along the beach together – he must be one-and-a-half feet taller than her.

“But when she stripped down to her bikini, no one was thinking about her height – especially Wladimir.”

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'Heroes' Hayden Panettiere: 'I know nothing' about a wrap-up movie

Hayden Panettiere isn't holding out for another "Heroes."

The former NBC fantasy-series co-star, whose self-healing character Claire inspired the "Save the Cheerleader" mantra, says she isn't thinking about the long-rumored movie that would put definitive closure on the show.

"I have no idea of any intention" of it, Panettiere tells Zap2it. "I think if it happened, it would be a little bit down the road. It would be fun to do, but I know nothing about it."

Indeed, the actress would enjoy revisiting that part of her past: "I grew up on that show. I spent some of my real developmental years there, and that's my family. They were the best people to grow up around, and it was a great experience. And I loved playing Claire; she grew up with me, and I grew up with her."

Panettiere only has to miss her "Heroes" castmates for a few more days. "I'm e-mailing with them right now," she reports. "We're going to have dinner Saturday (Jan. 22), so I get to see them soon."

As for doing another series, "I would probably be a bit reluctant to do one now, but if the right one came along, I wouldn't say 'no,'" Panettiere reflects. "I'm enjoying doing films right now, traveling and changing characters. You can really sink your teeth into a character, then you get to leave and sink your teeth into another one."

Panettiere appears next as the American exchange student convicted of killing her college roommate in the true Lifetime drama "Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy" Monday, Feb. 21. After that, she'll hit the big screen with a reboot of a popular franchise when "Scream 4" arrives in theaters Friday, April 15.

"It was so much fun," Panettiere says of joining such returnees as Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox and David Arquette. "It was way too much fun. It was hard to consider it work. It was just just a privilege and a pleasure to be with all the ... I don't want to call them 'old' cast members, but the veterans of 'Scream.' And to have Wes Craven directing, it was like summer camp."

Neve Campbell, Kristen Bell, Anna Paquin, Hayden Panettiere New Scream 4 Photos

2010-12-12T21:07:00.001-08:00

The fourth installment of the Scream series is in post production and they've just released four new promotional photos with Neve Campbell, Kristen Bell, Anna Paquin & Hayden Panettiere in them.For some reason the Scream franchise appeals to a much wider audience than just the general Horror genre fans. Whether it's the way the Scream movies make fun of other horror movies, the huge following that Neve Campbell, David Arquette and Courtney Cox have or the Wes Craven fanatics is not certain, but that this movie will be a hit at the box office is pretty much guaranteed.For the new generation the "Scream 4" casting folks make some smart decisions with pulling in Kristen Bell, Anna Paquin (who will be sure to pull in her "True Blood" fans as well) and Hayden Panettiere from "Heros" fame.

* Hayden Panettiere is currently in pre-production on two movie projects "The Black Hole" and "2012 Downers Grove".
* Anna Paquin just finished another movie "Margaret" with Mark Ruffalo and Matt Damon and is in pre-production "Flying into Love"
* Neve Campbell is currently in pre-production with the film "Vivaldi" and in production on "Owl Song"
* Kristen Bell you can see currently on the big screens in Denver in "Burlesque" as a brunette and she has also got several other movie projects underway including: a Untitled Comedy with Gerard Butler, "Everybody Loves Whales" with Drew Barrymore.

Enjoy the new promotional photos of these four ladies of "Scream 4" and the recently released "Official Scream 4 Trailer" which is only a teaser and gives you no idea's as to what the plot is going to be like.

"Scream 4" release date in Denver Theaters 15 April 2011

For the best local bargains be loyal to your local theater, purchase their customer privildge cards and follow their directions for bargain times, days and matinee's. Check Fandango.com for the show closest to you here.

Hayden Panettiere Continues Amanda Knox Efforts

2010-12-12T20:13:00.000-08:00

Hard at work overseas, Hayden Panettiere was spotted on the set of the movie "True Stories: The Trials of Amanda Knox" in Rome, Italy on Thursday (November 18).

Directed by Garfield Kennedy, the former "Heroes" actress plays Amanda Knox in the Lifetime flick, which recounts the story of the American student accused of killing her roommate in 2007.Aside from her Amanda Knox efforts, Hayden was also announced as having signed on for the upcoming Nelson McCormick directed thriller "Downer's Grove".

Joining Nikki Reed and Rebecca De Mornay, the movie is said to "follow the story of Downers Grove, a cursed suburb of Chicago."

Hayden Panettiere: Handcuffed for 'Amanda Knox Story'

2010-12-12T20:10:00.000-08:00

Hayden Panettiere wears a pair of handcuffs for a scene for her latest TV movie, The Amanda Knox Story, on Tuesday (November 16) in Rome, Italy.

The 21-year-old actress was cuffed while Marcia Gay Harden, who plays her mother, looked on.

Hayden stars as Amanda Knox, an American student accused of killing her roommate back in 2007.

The Amanda Knox Story is expected to air sometime next year on Lifetime!

Hayden Panettiere Turns 21, Denied at Club Anyway

2010-12-12T20:09:00.000-08:00

Hayden Panettiere just celebrated her 21st birthday.

The irony? She apparently got into a screaming match with a doorman outside trendy LA hotspot after he denied the cute actress because she lacked legal ID.

“Are you kidding me?” Hayden said to the Villa employee, according to a report in the National Enquirer. “I come here all the time. Why is this an issue NOW?"

“I turned 21 ... what the hell is your problem?”

Hayden, who has previously revealed that she’s been drinking wine with meals since age eight, needs to remember to carry her license on her at all times.That or bring boyfriend Wladimir Klitschko along next time. We don't foresee her getting denied by some smart ass doorman with this guy by her side ...

LeAnn Rimes vs. Hayden Panettiere

2010-12-12T20:05:00.000-08:00

Below, LeAnn Rimes and Hayden Panettiere go toe-to-toe in a fierce fight for fashion supremacy. Who will prevail? That's for you to tell us. Ding, ding!

Rimes may or may not be engaged to Eddie Cibrian, but there is little doubt she looked fab in a Elizabeth and James dress on a night out in L.A.

Meamwhile, the former Heroes star and current Wladimir Klitschko boo paired a green version with a leather jacket for his match in Germany.

Hayden Panettiere Still Struggles With Dealing With Fame June 09, 2009 Hayden Panettiere Still Struggles With Dealing With Fame Image by wenn.com Hayd

2010-12-12T20:04:00.000-08:00

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Hayden Panettiere was in the headlines this week for two different things: one for yelling at a reporter while in Hawaii, and secondly, for allegedly wanting her ex Milo Ventimiglia fired from Heroes.

But Hayden wanted to clear up the two stories and tell her side, so she spoke to Ok! magazine today. First she addressed the Hawaii story, which she said was blown out of proportion.
She says, "I have tremendous respect for the media and reporters – particularly the press who treat the people they are interviewing with dignity. I am appreciative that the press has supported me, my career, and especially the causes I feel passionately about. While in Hawaii, one reporter grabbed me suddenly from behind and frightened me. It happens. Typically, the press has treated me with great respect."

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2010-12-12T20:02:00.000-08:00

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Hayden Panettiere had her home burglarized recently.

TMZ reported the news this morning that a theft report was taken on April 10th. According to the report, approximately $15,000 worth of jewelry is now missing.

Police sources say Hayden discovered the alleged robbery when she returned home from vacation on April 15th. Sources told the web site that there were no signs of forced entry and several different individuals had access the actress’ home while she was away.

These are tough times we’re living in! Just another reason to keep your valuables locked up in a safe!

Hayden Panettiere Still Struggles With Dealing With Fame

2010-12-12T20:00:00.000-08:00

Hayden Panettiere is still struggling to deal with her fame. She says how she now has to look somewhat decent at all times to avoid criticism in the press.

“I live in criticism every day,” says Hayden. “I used to walk my dogs in my PJ’s but now I have to make sure I look half decent or else I get trashed.

“Or like having cellulite on the back of your legs. ‘I’m sorry, I’m a woman! I don’t know what you want me to tell you. I’m sorry it’s not going to go away. I can’t do anything about it. I apologize if my legs offended you’.” It definitely sounds like Hayden is still trying to get a hang of her fame because she actually sounds a bit angry. No one likes a bitter Betty Hayden, so cheer up and be happy for what you've got especially at rough times...

Hayden Talks About Dad's Domestic Violence Arrest

2010-12-12T19:58:00.000-08:00

Hayden Panettiere graces the cover of Seventeen magazine this month, looking cute as a button in a lavender frock. But inside, she gets deep with an interview that touches upon her father’s domestic violence arrest last year.

As you may recall, Hayden’s dad lan Alan was charged with misdemeanor battery in September 2008 after allegedly hitting wife Lesley in the cheek, leaving a visible bruise. He later called the incident a "big misunderstanding." Hayden tells Seventeen, "I don't know that I dealt with it any specific way. I mean, it's hard enough going through it personally within your family, let alone when the entire world knows about it."

Hayden also says she feels bad for the way her father is perceived now. She says, "It put my dad in this light that is so not him."

Hayden Dishes Details on Her Tortured Grade School Days

2010-12-12T19:56:00.000-08:00

Hayden Panettiere lives a pretty charmed life. She’s young, blonde, gorgeous, and rich. But don’t think she’s always had it this good.

Hayden is on the cover of this month’s Details magazine, and talks about her rough road to the top.

Believe it or not, Hayden was bullied in school. Even though Hayden was already doing TV and movies at a young age, her classmates didn’t look up to her. She actually refers to it as “torture.” She tells the mag: “I was tortured, emotionally tortured by these girls. “Every time I came back from filming, it would be me trying to find my way back into the clique. And they weren’t having it.”

She added, “I remember hearing in first grade, ‘Oh, why does she get to skip school?’ It wasn’t like I suddenly started feeling different. I always knew that I was."

Rumor: Hayden Panettiere Dating Kevin Connolly?

2010-12-12T19:55:00.000-08:00

Rumor has it the newest couple on the Hollywood block is Hayden Panettiere and Kevin Connolly. Sources say the Heroes hottie and Entourage star were spending an awful lot of time together on Sunday night at the HBO post-Emmy party.

An eyewitness even caught them holding hands, saying, “They were there to hang out together and stayed for hours until well after midnight. Kevin only left Hayden’s side towards the end of the night when he wanted to chat with someone at another table.”

Hayden moves fast! She was just recently supposedly dating Lindsay Lohan’s ex, Harry Morton. A source says, “He still thought he was dating her last week and told friends all about her. Harry was bragging about getting her to do anything he wants.”

Looks to us like Hayden’s focused on doing exactly what she wants for now! And we say more power to her! She’s young, and...

Hayden Panettiere Wants to Be a Lesbian??

2010-12-12T19:53:00.000-08:00

Hayden Panettiere wants to be a lesbian...on TV. The 'Heroes' star is getting bored of her romantic relationships with men so she asked producers to mix it up a little this season.

Panettiere, who plays Claire Bennett on the hit show, will have a steamy love affair with her college roommate, Madeleine Zima, in an upcoming episode.

She explains, "I kinda threw it out there... They (writers) put you in relationships and I was like, 'Can I just be with a girl or something...? Let's do that.' "So they took it and ran with it. She's a great girl... and we have a blast," said her co-star.

Wow talk about stepping out of the box. Hayden wants to show the world she's not as goody goody as we thought. Bet it's going to serve for some great ratings!

I Don't Pretend to be Perfect

2010-12-12T19:52:00.000-08:00

Hayden Panettiere may seem like she’s the perfect package, but that’s not the image she’s trying to get across. Yes, she plays the cute cheerleader on Heroes, and always looks great when she’s photographed, but Hayden insists that she has her flaws just like the rest of us.

“Look, I never pretend to be perfect. I will never in a million years say I'm perfect and don't make mistakes or do silly things or what people would consider inappropriate, of course I do," the Heroes hottie told Hollyscoop exclusively at the Whaleman Foundation event at Beso in Hollywood. She added, "I am not perfect and I did not stand up on a podium saying, ‘Vote for me! I want to be your role model!’ It’s very flattering and its wonderful to be involved in something where younger kids and adults want to look up to me, slash know what I'm...

Hayden Panettiere: It's "Exciting" Dating a Boxer

2010-12-12T19:50:00.000-08:00

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Hayden Panettiere is usually very hush hush about her personal life, but now that she's dating a boxer, she wants the whole world to know how exciting that is.

While in Germany over the weekend supporting her boxer beau Wladimir Klitschko, Hayden told reporters, “I’ve never had an athlete as a boyfriend before, and it’s an exciting experience,” she said. “I think it’s awesome that he’s so athletic, but I’m most fascinated with his intelligence. He’s unbelievably clever.

“Even though I’m small, I can dish it out too. But I have to admit, I feel really protected with such a strong man by my side. Now, whenever someone’s bugging me, I say: ‘Look out, my boyfriend is a boxer!’” Hayden began dating Wladimir in December, a few months after her relationship with her 'Heroes' co-star Milo Ventimiglia went sour.

How could anyone bully such a sweetie?!

2010-10-20T21:22:00.000-07:00

Cutesy actress Hayden Panettiere has revealed in a interview with the Metro newspaper that she was tortured as a kid by school bullies. Awe!

The actress, who shot to fame in Heroes and will soon be starring in grisly thriller Scream 4 alongside Courtney Cox, said that unlike her popular character in hit movie I Love You Beth Cooper, she was never a part of the cool gang. "I was tortured. I sat at the popular table but I wasn't accepted."

"They thought that that I thought I was better than them because of what I did. I had been in soap operas and commercials. Girls that age are horrifying. Talk about giving someone a complex, many times I'd come home from school sobbing."

Hayden has even shared that her most embarrassing moment at the hands of the bullies was when they humiliated her at lunch time. "The very first time they asked me to sit at their table at lunchtime, one of the guys pulled my chair out from under me. They were so mean to me." Awe! We want to give the poor darling a hug.

But with a string of movies now firmly under her belt, and a look we'd all seriously love to steal, Hayden has certainly showed those losers who's better!

Hayden Panettiere Nerdy Side

2010-10-20T21:03:00.000-07:00

She’s the cheerleader who’s out to save the world in the TV show “Heroes”. Yet, Hayden Panettiere is out to prove that she can be geeky too in her new film, Scream 4.

Yes, after all those years of Scream films, there is yet another sequel to the famous horror flicked that was topbilled by Neve Campbell in the late 1990s as Sidney Prescott. Campbell will reunite with other cast members David Arquette and Courteney Cox.Hayden enthused that she’s giddy with excitement for her new character in this film. She will play a nerdy film buff who will discover a something strange that would bring in the new scare to other characters in the film. Hayden is also set to play the lead in a film inspired by the beautiful college killer Amanda Knox.

Hayden Panettiere: "Alpha and Omega" in London

2010-10-20T21:01:00.000-07:00

Tending to her overseas promotions, Hayden Panettiere was quite the busy lady on Sunday (October 10) in London, England. After dropping by BBC Radio One studios in central London, the former "Heores" actress changed outfits before heading over to BFI Southbank.

Once arrived at her destination, Miss Panettiere put on a bright smile as she toted around a wolf pup as she attended the gala screening of "Alpha and Omega".
Co-starring Christina Ricci and Justin Long, the animated flick is about "two young wolves at opposite ends of their pack's social order who are thrown together into a foreign land and need each other to return home, but love complicates everything."

Security overload! Pint-sized Hayden Panettiere is flanked by bodyguard

2010-10-20T20:59:00.000-07:00

At 5ft 1 inches, Hayden Panettiere is one of the smallest women in Hollywood.

The actress was seen stepping out last night in London with boxer boyfriend Wladimir Klitschko, who towers above her at 6ft 6in.

But the presence of world championship fighter, Wladimir alone wasn't enough for the diminutive star, who insisted on having a hulking bodyguard present as well.

Panettiere has been dating the Russian fighter since last December and has branded their relationship: 'an exciting experience'.

Wladimir is a world class boxer and currently holds the IBF, WBO, IBO and Ring Magazine world heavyweight boxing titles.
The actress has raved about dating a sportsman, saying: 'I've never had an athlete as a boyfriend before, and it's an exciting experience.

'I think it's awesome that he's so athletic, but I'm most fascinated with his intelligence. He's unbelievably clever.

Hayden Panettiere takes the plunge at Oktoberfest party in racy German outfit

2010-10-20T20:57:00.000-07:00

With a giant jug of beer in hand, Hayden Panettiere looks the part as she dressed up in full traditional German dress for Oktoberfest celebrations.

The actress, who turned 21 last month, poured her figure into a racy low cut dirndl at the party in Munich, Germany, and was joined by her boyfriend, Ukrainian boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko.

The Heroes star was enjoying the festivities last night at Boris and Lilly Becker's Oktoberfest Trophy 2010 bash.The couple, who attended The United Peoples Charity Event the night before, enjoyed an evening of beer and bratwurst whilst dressed in their traditional German attire.

Hayden was wearing a low-cut red, white and black dress with a trilby type hat with white feathers on it.

Her other half wore a red checked shirt and green velvet waistcoat.

Together, they indulged in huge glass tankards of beer and traditional German food.