Hayden Panettiere’s transformation from talented child actress to sex symbol certainly didn’t occur overnight, as she’s spent the majority of her career taking on roles in family-friendly endeavors such as 2000’s Remember the Titans, 2004’s Raising Helen and 2005’s Ice Princess.
It was only as she blossomed into a beautiful young woman that she was afforded the opportunity to play more than just wholesome characters, with her critically lauded and award-winning stint as the invincible Claire Bennet on NBC’s Heroes propelling her to an enHayden Panettiere’s star-making role on Heroes took a dark turn this year after Claire was forced to shed her innocence and become a cold-hearted killer, a twist that allowed the actress to tap into other sides of her personality and effectively prove that she’s got the chops to tackle a variety of different characters.
This versatility has certainly been reflected in her upcoming roles, as Hayden Panettiere has managed to land a series of increasingly high-profile gigs -- including the title character in the upcoming romantic comedy I Love You, Beth Cooper. Additionally, Hayden Panettiere was also named a successor to Fergie and Hilary Duff (among others) as the latest spokeswoman for the Candie’s fashion line.tirely new level of fame.