Hayden Panettiere: Then & Now
From adorable child star to a Country Music diva on Nashville, we chart Hayden Panettiere's style evolution in pictures.
Getty ImagesAw! Born and raised in Palisades, New York to a former soap opera actress and a fire department captain, Hayden began her acting career at the tender age of 11 months, appearing in commercials. At the age of five, her big break came via soap opera One Life To Live in 1994.
Getty ImagesIn 1996, Hayden appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and rocked a classic early 90s ensemble.
Getty ImagesAppearing at the Daytime Emmys in 1998, Hayden looked beyond adorable on the red carpet in this maribou-trimmed gown.
Getty ImagesDuring her childhood Hayden appeared on Ally McBeal as the title character's daughter and had a recurring guest role on Malcolm in the Middle. She also wore a double leather look at the 102 Dalmations premiere.
Rex FeaturesIn 2001, Hayden appeared in the film Joe Somebody and wore this look to the premiere.
Who didn't love leather pants, a bling belt and a houndstooth flat cap as a pre-teen?
Rex FeaturesA teen Hayden goes for blonde waves and a hippy chic maxi dress in 2003.
Getty ImagesHayden appeared in Raising Helen with Kate Hudson in 2004, and chose this frothy pink prom frock to the premiere.
Rex FeaturesBy her teens, Hayden was appearing in teen-friendly flicks like Bring It On: All or Nothing and Disney's Ice Princess. This look is more surfer girl than ice skating chic (and all the better for it).
Rex FeaturesJeans on the red carpet? A DO if you're at the Teen Choice Awards. Hayden matched her top to the backdrop in this eye-popping look in 2005.
Rex FeaturesAt the premiere of Big Momma's House 2 in 2006, Hayden tried a more grown-up look in a leather kilt and blazer with knee high boots.
Rex FeaturesHayden starts getting invited to fashion parties, hitting up a Roberto Cavalli Just Cavalli bash in a yellow and white look with gold pumps.
Getty ImagesHayden's breakthrough moment as an adult actress came on the TV show Heroes.
Her starring turn as cheerleader Claire Bennet, from 2006-10, shot her to stardom and signalled a more polished look on the red carpet.
Rex FeaturesWhat a transformation! Hayden starts to find her signature style - little dresses and beachy blonde hair - on the red carpet, perfectly displayed at this Teen Vogue event in 2006.
Rex FeaturesA far more polished look for Ms Panettiere, the star channelled a retro vibe in a blue shift and bouffant hairdo.
Rex FeaturesIn 2007, Hayden started to embrace the maxi dress - a surprise success for petite girls on the red carpet.
Rex FeaturesWow. Hayden was a Grecian goddess at the 2007 Golden Globes in Monique L'Huillier.
Rex FeaturesHayden's other go-to look aside from long, flowing maxis? Bodycon dresses! The star went monochrome in this figure-hugging striped number at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2007.
Rex FeaturesSkipping ahead to 2009, Hayden was fashion-forward in leather skinnies at the launch of the H&M and Jimmy Choo collaboration. Loving the zebra print clutch.
Rex FeaturesHow to liven up your look on the red carpet? Add a fringe. Hayden's first hair transformation occurred in 2009...
Rex Features...then in 2010 she changed it up again, with striking reddish-brown locks.
Rex FeaturesA sleek new 'do means a more sophisticated look on the red carpet. Hayden matched her silk dress to her locks.
PA PhotosThe actress went even darker in 2010 with this brunette shade - and a sleek all-black look.
Rex FeaturesIt was back to blonde and to a shorter, shoulder-length 'do for Hayden, ringing in her transformation from California girl to off-duty effortless in April 2010.
PA PhotosThen came Hayden's biggest hair transformation of all - this sleek cropped hairstyle. We have to admit, we think it's best look.
Rex FeaturesThe petite blonde sported an aqua green frock with her short, cropped locks for a beach party.
PA PhotosSo simple, yet oh-so chic, we loved Hayden's red and black outfit.
Rex FeaturesHayden reminds us of say, Ashley Olsen in this floaty boho red dress at a party in 2012. Love the yellow clutch, too.
PA PhotosHayden channeled her inner Marilyn Monroe in this retro a-line skirt, teamed with curled blonde hair.
Rex FeaturesBombshell alert! The I Love You, Beth Cooper actress returned to her favourite little red dress look and styled it with bleach blonde hair and bright red lippy for maximum impact.
Rex Features2012 was a good year for Hayden, style-wise - just check out this gorgeous Gatsby-inspired look.
Getty Images2012 was also when Hayden landed her biggest role since Heroes - that of teen country queen Juliette Barnes in hit show [i]Nashville[i]. Her wardrobe on the show? Short, sparkly mini dresses...
Getty Images...or boho florals for her downtime - on a private jet, natch.
PA PhotosLuckily Hayden's new role didn't result in a copycat wardrobe - if anything she got chicer on the red carpet. We love this white blazer and metallic jean combo at a party in 2013.
PAHayden also started taking more fashion/beauty risks - the bold lippy is not a look we're used to seeing on her.
Rex FeaturesMoving on from bodycon dresses and floaty maxis, Hayden goes 1970s chic in a Halston Heritage maxi and Jimmy Choo gold clutch at the Billboard Awards. One of our favourite looks on the star yet.
