Hayden Panettiere: A life of struggles alongside screen success
She went from child actress to Hollywood star, but endured addiction, harassment and personal trauma.
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Notable Quotes
"From a very young age, I lost the chance to have a normal childhood, friends, relationships, and my privacy."
— Hayden Panettiere , Celebrity
"I was like a little soldier and I always have been. No was never an option."
— Hayden Panettiere , Celebrity
"I desperately wanted her to just be my mom."
— Hayden Panettiere , Celebrity
"I suffered from body dysmorphia for years because of that, believing that no matter how strong, thin or young I was, there was no escaping the dreaded cottage cheese thighs."
— Hayden Panettiere , Celebrity
Key People
Denzel Washington is an American actor and filmmaker known for his powerful performances in film and theater.
Hayden Panettiere was an actress known for her roles in 'Heroes' and 'Nashville'.
Lesley Vogel is an actress and mother of Hayden Panettiere.
Milo Ventimiglia is an American actor known for his role in Heroes.
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She went from child actress to Hollywood star, but endured addiction, harassment and personal trauma.
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