Hayden Leslie Panettiere ( born August 21, 1989) is an American actress, model, singer, voice actress, and activist. She is known for her roles as cheerleader Claire Bennet on the NBC series
Heroes (2006–2010) and Juliette Barnes in the ABC musical drama series
Nashville (since 2012).
A native of New York, she first appeared in a commercial at the age of 11 months. She began her acting career by playing Sarah Roberts on
One Life to Live (1994–97), and Lizzie Spaulding on
Guiding Light (1996–2000), before starring at age 10 as Sheryl Yoast in the Disney feature film
Remember the Titans. Other notable roles include her portrayal of the title character in the true crime drama
Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy and Kirby Reed in the slasher film
Scream 4. She received two nominations for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film, for her work on
Nashville in 2012 and 2013.