Hayden Panettiere Movies and TV Shows to Watch as Actress Dies at 36

Hayden Panettiere played Claire Bennet in Heroes (2006-2010), who was an invulnerable high school cheerleader with superpowers. Her catchphrase, “Save the cheerleader, save the world,” became popular after the show aired.

The late actress’ character Sheryl Yoast was also one of her memorable works. At the time of filming, she was around 10. She played the tough, football-loving daughter of assistant coach Bill Yoast. Her feisty and independent personality won her one more Young Artist Award.

She played Juliette Barnes in the musical drama Nashville. ABC series ran from 2012 to 2018, after which she joined the globally popular franchise, Scream. For her role in Nashville, the actress received nominations at the Golden Globes, Teen Choice Awards, Critics' Choice Television Awards, and People’s Choice Awards.

Her role as Kirby Reed in the Scream franchise is also another globally recognized character. She joined the franchise in 2011 and also reprised her role in Scream VI, which premiered in 2023. She was a horror-savvy high school student in the fourth installment who died, then returned 12 years later as an FBI special agent in the sixth installment.

She played the titular role of Beth Cooper, a popular cheerleader and high school valedictorian in the 2009 romantic comedy. Chris Columbus directed it, and it also stars Paul Rust alongside Hayden Panettiere.

The 2005 teen sports comedy drama featured Hayden as Gennifer “Gen” Harwood. A competitive junior ice skating champion who is also the coach’s daughter.