From ‘Nashville’ to ‘Remember the Titans,’ Hayden Panettiere’s notable roles and where to watch

Hayden Panettiere spent most of her life in front of a camera. The actress, who passed away at the age of 36, began her career with a toy commercial when she was just 11 months old. Panettiere's roles ranged from soap operas to commercials, leading to notable roles on both small and big screens.

Her breakout role was as Sheryl Yoast in the football movie "Remember the Titans." Playing a wise-beyond-her-years cheerleader was a breakthrough moment for Panettiere, who was just 10 years old at the time. She loved filming this movie and fondly remembered being surrounded by young actors and the cuteness of Kate Bosworth.

Panettiere also starred in the "Bring It On" series, having previously appeared in the third installment. She was known for her passion for the film, as fans would often react with a visceral response to her presence. Panettiere also played the indestructible character Claire Bennet in the sci-fi series "Heroes," which drew over 14 million viewers in its first season.

In addition to her acting career, Panettiere was an advocate for whale and dolphin safety. She went to Taiji, Japan, to protest and disrupt the dolphin hunting with activists. Panettiere's performance in "Heroes" and her defining role in "Friday Night Lights" as Juliette Barnes made her a well-known and respected actress.